Langson Justice, Kirsty

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 are happy and settle quickly into the welcoming atmosphere the childminder provides together with her co-childminder. She forms close and affectionate bonds with babies and they feel secure as they receive regular cuddles and reassurance. The childminder interacts positively and enthusiastically with children, following their lead and engaging in their play to develop their ideas and interests. She readily encourages children as they spontaneously enjoy singing 'Incy Wincy Spider', for example. She promotes their enjoyment and supports language skills, and they sing along enthusiastically. The childminder encourages children to find pictures of spiders in books and they become fascinated to find out about the different species. She supports their understanding of nature and develops their early literacy skills well. Children make good progress from their starting points and become ready to move on to their future education.

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The provision is good

Children benefit greatly from the wide range of visits to local places of interest, including open spaces, parks and beaches. This enhances children's good health and provides wider learning opportunities across all areas of the curriculum. The childminder has reflected on these visits and developed areas of her home environment to complement children's learning experiences. For example, children enjoy exploring a 'wild' area of her outdoor space and use some of the shells, leaves and pine cones they have collected on outings.

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The provision is good

The childminder welcomes families warmly and involves parents in their children's learning effectively. For example, she organises regular social events for families and keeps them well informed about children's progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how to help children learn as they play. She knows children well and understands what she needs to do to help them move on in their learning. For example, she encourages older children as they enjoy a weighing activity. She helps them to work out what to do to make the scales balance and recognise numbers. However, she misses some chances to extend activities further to help children to make even better progress in their learning. n Children gain good physical skills. The childminder encourages babies to reach for toys, crawl and become more mobile as they enjoy exploring. Older children use their small-muscle skills to create clay hedgehogs. They concentrate well as they decorate them, choosing from an interesting range of resources. They develop their individual creativity and the childminder praises their efforts and promotes their self-esteem well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder forms good links with other providers and local schools. This

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need to do better?

10 October 2019 provides continuity for children and helps them to go on to their future education with confidence. She works in good partnership with other professionals when children need extra support. n Children become independent and manage their own personal care when they are ready. The childminder places a high priority on helping children to manage tasks such as putting their shoes and coats on to help their confidence when they move on to school. The childminder works effectively with her co- childminder to ensure younger children are secure in their familiar routines. They gain valuable information about children's home routines and interests from parents to provide consistency for children's development. n The childminder and her co-childminder work together to provide a stimulating environment for children to play and learn. Children take part in activities with enthusiasm and become motivated learners. However, there are fewer

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need to do better?

opportunities for children to extend their understanding of other cultures in their self-chosen play. n The childminder and her co-childminder review the provision regularly and are enthusiastic about developing their practice further. They have made significant changes outdoors to enable children to enjoy the many learning experiences on offer.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant about children's health and safety. She knows the signs that might cause her to have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe and secure.

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should:

n extend some activities for older children to provide more challenge to help them to make even better progress in their learning n enhance the range of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and make comparisons with their own experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416972 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10062559 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 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Exmouth, Devon. The childminder works with another registered childminder. The childminder operates on Thursdays and Fridays only, from 7am to 6pm all year round, but is flexible to the needs of parents. She is in receipt of funding for early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and talked to the childminder and her co-childminder about how they support children's learning. n The childminder observed children with the inspector and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and discussed policies and procedures with the childminder. n The inspector talked to children and observed them taking part in activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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Inspection activities

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

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