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 provides a welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. She knows children and families very well, is aware of their interests and is able to talk to them about their family members. This supports children's well-being effectively and they are comfortable and relaxed as she plays alongside them.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and play together happily. The childminder has high expectations of them and they share and take turns, with her gentle encouragement. Children regularly use good manners and respond well when asked to tidy away, for example. Older children show care and consideration towards the younger ones and include them in their play.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and capable communicators. The childminder listens with interest to older children as they speak fluently about their experiences. She reminds them of past outings, which they thoroughly enjoy recounting. Younger children learn new words quickly and the childminder praises their efforts so that they become delighted with their success.

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The provision is good

Children benefit greatly from a wide range of visits to outdoor spaces and places of interest in the local area. This broadens and extends children's experiences and promotes their understanding of the natural environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced in childcare and understands how to help children to learn through play. She makes the most of activities such as using play dough to develop learning opportunities for children of different ages and stages of development. Older children make calculations and divide up the dough as they talk about 'making halves and quarters'. The childminder encourages younger children to count their pieces of dough and develop their mathematical skills. n Children form close bonds with the childminder and each other. They receive regular reassurance and cuddles from the childminder and develop the confidence to enjoy the activities on offer. n The childminder reflects on her practice and continually makes improvements such as developing her outdoor space for children to enjoy. She provides a good range of resources overall. However, there are fewer resources that positively reflect other cultures for children to explore.

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need to do better?

n The childminder interacts very positively with children to support their learning. She demonstrates, makes suggestions and gives plenty of encouragement. However, she misses some opportunities to encourage children to speculate,

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need to do better?

31 October 2019 experiment and follow their own ideas. n The childminder is very proactive in working with other providers children also attend to ensure there is a consistent approach to their development. She exchanges valuable and detailed information about children's achievements to enable children to settle quickly and enjoy learning. The childminder works well with other childminders in the local area. Children enjoy mixing with a wider group of children and this supports their social skills well. n Parents speak highly of the care their children receive and appreciate the childminder's hard work and professionalism. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's progress and has regular discussions with them so that they can work together. This promotes continuity with routines such as sleeping and toilet training.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters. She is aware of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder attends training and keeps her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures up to date. She supervises children diligently at all times and helps them to understand how to play safely together.

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should:

n provide more encouragement for children to experiment and speculate to help them to solve problems and follow their own ideas n extend the range of resources to enable children to experience other cultures and compare them to their own ways of life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307204 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10062537 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She works Monday to Friday all year round, offering flexible hours to meet parents' needs.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector observed children taking part in activities together and discussed their progress. n The inspector looked at all areas used for childminding and discussed health and safety procedures. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents given 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

31 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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