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 follows the Montessori approach, whereby children decide how they will learn, enabling them to make free choices within activities to help them to stay motivated. The childminder facilitates their play based on their interests. For instance, children use sponges dipped in paint and create different patterns to support their creativity.

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The provision is good

Children are highly confident and eagerly greet visitors with enthusiasm. They are happy and energetic, giggling with excitement as they introduce themselves. Children demonstrate they feel safe and openly speak to the childminder about their wants and needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations. She teaches children to be respectful and to use their manners at all times. Children behave well and they have formed close attachments to each other. They share and play cooperatively, such as when taking turns on the drum kit, and they have a positive attitude to learning.

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The provision is good

Children have a keen interest in books. They eagerly access a range of reading materials, including comics, fact and fiction stories. They use pictures from these to make up stories. This helps to support children's imagination and early reading skills effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to help children to develop strong finger muscles by using alternative ideas. For example, children use their index finger and thumb to turn the handle of the coffee grinder to develop good hand-to-eye coordination. n Children have developed good understanding skills. The childminder encourages them to develop these even further, such as through action songs. Children follow a sequence of instructions, including 'turn around', 'clap hands' and 'jump up and down' as the childminder sings a song. This encourages them to listen attentively while carrying out the action. n The premises are secure and the childminder supervises children effectively. However, occasionally, she does not help children to develop their awareness of risk. For example, children stand on chairs or the toilet seat to reach items. They are not aware of minor hazards within the environment to help them learn how

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need to do better?

to keep themselves safe, such as toys left on the floor. n The childminder has formed good partnerships with parents. She uses an effective online system to share children's progress and photographs of activities. This also helps to keep extended family involved, for children whose family live abroad. This encourages them all to be part of a consistent approach

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need to do better?

30 October 2019 in working together to benefit children. n Children enjoy looking at number displays and are able to recognise numbers up to 10 independently. However, sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to help children build on what they already know and to learn about numbers in different ways, to extend their mathematical development even further. n The childminder supports children's self-esteem well, providing positive praise and reassurance. She provides them with opportunities to believe in their own abilities and to feel proud of their achievements, such as when putting on their shoes independently. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder works alongside those who are involved in a child's care to adapt and enhance the support she offers. Stemming from this, she has also carried out her own research, such as to help her encourage children to try new foods and promote a positive

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need to do better?

approach to different meals. n Children communicate well and are able speak in sentences to explain their thoughts, ideas and opinions. They talk about the places they have visited, such as the beach and the park, and the childminder is keen for them to openly express themselves. She plans to write a book highlighting the importance of listening to the child's 'voice' to benefit their personal, social and emotional development. n Children benefit from experiencing a good range of opportunities within the community to help extend their knowledge and build on their future success. For instance, children visit the museum and the cathedral, which helps to spark their curiosity and provides opportunities to ask questions. n Care practices are good. Children are encouraged to recognise when they need to use the toilet and carry out personal routines, such as handwashing and teeth brushing, to contribute to good health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She has attended child protection training and can identify when a child may be at risk and the procedures to take should she have a concern about their well- being. The childminder has a safeguarding policy with relevant details of agencies who can provide her with additional guidance to ensure children are safe and secure. She has appropriate and valid insurance to cover any accidents or incidents at her property. She has attended a paediatric first-aid course to provide children with medical assistance, if necessary, to protect their welfare.

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should:

30 October 2019 n help children to learn about risks within the environment to support their understanding of safety more effectively n provide a range of opportunities for children to learn about numbers during play to extend their mathematical development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261837 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10073209 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 2 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Exeter, Devon. She operates for 48 weeks a year from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder holds early years professional status and a Master's degree in Political Science at level 7. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder follows the Montessori approach.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the children at play and spoke to them throughout the inspection. n A joint observation was held with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and viewed the activities available for children. n Various documentation was looked at, including qualification certificates and safeguarding policies. n Parents provided written letters to express their views of the childminder's provision.

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Inspection activities

30 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

30 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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