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

The childminder works together with his wife in their shared, family-based childminding setting. The childminder forms warm trusting relationships with the children and their families so that children are happy and settled. Children are pleased to see each other as they start their day and they are secure in the childminder's care. For example, babies and younger children enjoy sitting on the childminder's knee as the children play together on the floor, and he helps to develop their confidence to explore as he plays alongside them. The childminder skilfully identifies what children need to learn next and provides learning opportunities to engage children. For example, younger children learn to develop hand-eye coordination by practising stacking cups to make a tower. Outside, children enjoy getting messy by rolling conkers through paint to make marks on paper. The childminder encourages children to 'have a go' as he believes in

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The provision is good

children having fun and learning through playful experiences. The childminder provides a wide range of resources to match different children's interests and development. He ensures children have opportunities to play indoors, out in the garden and during regular visits to local parks where they enjoy being healthy and active.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures he is aware of his statutory duties and accesses training and information to ensure he understands how to keep children safe and secure. For example, the childminder has effective risk assessments in place. As he walks to the park with the children, they begin to learn how to be safe while crossing the road, for instance by holding on to the buggy and listening to instructions. This provides the children with important experiences in looking after each other and enjoying their local environment safely. n The childminder ensures that the youngest children are secure in their routines with their needs taken into account. They receive cuddles when they are getting tired and are encouraged to become independent with feeding themselves. n The childminder supports children to develop communication skills. He encourages younger children as they begin to use words and provides new vocabulary to extend older children's speech. For example, children knew colour

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names, such as 'indigo' and 'violet', when playing with a rainbow puzzle. n Children learn about healthy eating as they enjoy sharing fruit together at snack time. For example, they cut up bananas and learn about hygiene as they wash their hands before meals and talk about drinking 'healthy water'. n The childminder develops strong links with parents and carers, who value the support that the childminder provides and appreciate how their children are happy and making progress. The childminder seeks the views of parents about their children's learning as they join the setting. He then works in partnership

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2 October 2019 with parents and other settings to ensure there is continuity for the child. n The childminder ensures children learn to develop socially as they take turns using equipment and learn to play gently with younger children. They chat about their families as they sit together and enjoy being in a small group, listening to a story, which gives them skills for future learning. n Children make good progress in their learning, which is carefully tracked, particularly where individual needs are identified. Parents and carers comment on how the setting impacts on children's development, for example in improving their language skills or developing them socially. n The childminder mostly plans effectively to engage children in interesting learning opportunities. For example, children delight in collecting leaves and hiding in a tent in the garden. However, sometimes, in between planned experiences and during routines, learning is unfocused. This causes children to

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need to do better?

become restless and lose concentration, which can affect their behaviour and attitudes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes regular training in order to keep up to date with new legislation. He is confident to identify where children may be at risk and has effective policies in place. He knows who to contact if there is a concern and is aware of the wider issues around safeguarding. He uses appropriate documentation to record any health and safety matters and ensures children are safe and secure in the setting.

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should:

n further improve strategies for supporting children to manage their feelings and behaviour, particularly during transition times and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391161 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10069272 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 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. He lives with his wife, who is also registered as a childminder at the same address. They live with their four children in Exmouth, Devon. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently 14 children on roll, with funding received for two- and four-year-old children. The childminder delivers and collects children from the local schools.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder to develop an understanding of the opportunities available. n The inspector spoke with parents and children to gain their views of the setting. n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector sampled a selection of documentation, including suitability records, risk assessments and children's learning records. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

2 October 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

2 October 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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