Childminder in Devon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They feel welcome and safe in her home. Children happily talk about the childminder's family and pets. They eagerly look at photographs and learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder encourages children to be kind to the family pets. They learn how to gently stroke the cats, and about which plants the rabbits eat.

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The provision is good

The childminder shows high regard to supporting children's emotional well-being. She follows children's familiar home routines to provide consistency in their care. She uses these well to help children settle quickly. The childminder shows children genuine affection and they enjoy sitting on her lap for cuddles. Parents comment on the high level of support she provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children to be caring and helpful to each other. Children learn to be patient. They take turns and share their toys. Children play well together, and their behaviour is very good.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and helps them to develop skills that support their future learning well. She teaches children how to draw different shapes on the chalkboard and praises their attempts. Older children are proud as they successfully write the letters in their name. Children show a keen interest in finding out how things work and willingly follow instructions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans many exciting activities. She carefully thinks about how to build on what children already know and can do. For example, children are keen to explore the new household items they bought with her at the local shop. They are curious about the different textures of the various brushes, feathers and cooking utensils. The childminder skilfully describes their colour, shape and surface. The children laugh as they touch and smell the items. They happily blow the feathers to see how high they can go. n The childminder uses her observations of the children's learning well. She accurately monitors their progress and uses this information to identify what she can teach children next. However, sometimes, she does not make changes to the activity when children begin to show less interest. n Children enjoy their visits to the weekly market. They look at and smell the different fresh foods and cooked meals on the various stalls. The childminder

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need to do better?

talks to the children about these experiences to extend their understanding. This supports the development of their social skills and knowledge of people and communities.

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need to do better?

10 September 2019 n The childminder listens carefully to children and introduces new vocabulary. However, at times, she does not leave enough time for children to think and respond to a question before moving on to the next one. n The childminder encourages children to take care of themselves. She explains how they can successfully put on their socks and shoes. Older children learn how to carefully use a knife to cut up fruit for their snack. n Children take part in routines that help to promote good health and hygiene. They know to wash their hands before snack and show great pride in wiping their faces clean when they finish. n The childminder actively seeks out training and information to extend her knowledge. She is a member of a professional association and accesses online resources. She has recently completed further training about meeting the specific needs of babies. n The childminder makes good use of her garden. Children develop their

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imagination and physical skills as they play on the climbing frame and in the playhouse. The childminder skilfully teaches children about number and volume to explain why more water makes the wheels in the water tray go around faster. n There are effective partnerships with parents. The childminder finds out about children's interests and skills before they start. She uses this information well to plan the curriculum. She seeks parents' views on how to develop her provision. Parents particularly like receiving photographs and observations of their children through the online journal system. The childminder provides good ideas to help encourage learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She keeps her knowledge up to date and reviews her procedures often. She completes accurate risk assessments of her home and on outings to keep children safe. She has identified the need to supervise children closely when using her garden because of a potential risk due to current building works.

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should:

n build on the already good teaching to ensure children are fully engaged in sustained and challenging play and learning n develop further strategies to increase children's thinking skills and give time for them to respond to questions and share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383074 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10074171 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Axminster, Devon. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder holds a diploma in nursery nursing.

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Inspection activities

n A tour of the premises was taken with the childminder. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses the areas and organises the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation. n Parents' written feedback was considered during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 September 2019 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

10 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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