Childminder EY437340

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop their confidence and self-esteem very well. Young children show enthusiasm to explore and investigate their environment and learn new skills. Activities are precisely based on children's interests and needs. This highly skilled childminder naturally provides high levels of support and challenge for all children. Children are extremely motivated to concentrate and persevere, complete tasks and overcome problems. For example, toddlers try a range of different ways to complete a task independently and provide their own commentary on what they need to do to solve a problem.

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The provision is outstanding

In addition to the extensive range of exciting activities in the childminder's home, children visit stimulating and fun groups where they meet a wider group of friends. Acitivities include sensory play, physical stay-and-play sessions and French classes. The children are eager to go to the French group, independently collecting their coat and shoes when the childminder says it is time to go. They thoroughly enjoy the interactive dancing and singing. Children use what they have learned in the group later to spontaneously count the steps at the childminder's house in French.

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The provision is outstanding

The progress toddlers make in their social and emotional development is inspirational. From a very young age they are able to label their emotions and are beginning to be aware of the feelings of others. They show care and empathy towards each other. Children consistently use new vocabulary. Babies are starting to use signs and gestures alongside their babble to support meaning. This is attributable to how the childminder listens, observes and models language, based on each child's level of development.

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n Parents are kept extremely well informed of their children's day and progress. They also have access to a range of advice and guidance through the online system used, for instance. This enables parents to fully support their children and continue learning at home. n Children make clear links between play and real life. For example, they play with the toy fire engine and act out their experience of their fire station visit. Children confidently use the new vocabulary they have learned, demonstrating their increasing understanding of language. The childminder skilfully supports their play with a commentary and questions to help them make the connections and recall real-life experiences. n Children's behaviour is impeccable and they cooperate superbly with each other. They show an excellent understanding of the need to share and take turns so that their play is harmonious and they do not upset others.

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n Children are exceptionally proud of their achievements. Young children use

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3 December 2019 furniture confidently to support them to cruise around as they learn to walk. They clap their hands at their achievements and look to others to share their success with pride. n Children make friendships with other children in their local community, for example through outings and attending groups with other childminders. They develop their understanding of different cultures through visits to the local church and mosque, for instance. Children explore and talk about wider communities. The childminder provides easy access to resources such as books and play equipment that reflect other cultures. n Children are independent at snack time and learn about healthy lifestyles. They feed themselves with minimal support and readily identify and talk about foods that are good for them. n Strong partnerships with parents and effective communication ensure children have consistent care routines. Children feel very safe, secure and ready to learn

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as they have extremely strong bonds with the childminder. Parents speak highly of the care and support their children receive. n Children confidently learn new skills while keeping safe and secure. They are encouraged to climb up and down the stairs independently, when using the lower rooms for snack. Children are closely supervised and reminded about holding the rails. When out and about, they happily hold the pushchair without any prompting. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well supported. The childminder has high expectations of all children. They make at least good progress in their development, with some making exceptional progress, from their starting points. n Children are totally prepared for the next steps in learning. Inspirational teaching enables children to access learning throughout all routines and play. For example, they count and sort resources confidently. Children use the print

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around them to support their early literacy skills. They eagerly point out their names, recognise and label letters and numbers, relating them to their interests and what they know.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an extensive knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has accessed and implemented a range of procedures and knowledge from safeguarding training. She has a secure understanding of what might cause a concern and the procedures she needs to follow to keep children safe. The childminder supervises children extremely well to minimise risk and has clear rules and expectations for safe play. Safeguarding policies are detailed and clear. Parents sign to show they have read and understood the expectations and procedures. The premises are secure and well maintained. The childminder has considered risks in the home and on visits, and ensures any hazards are minimised. Fire safety evacuation is regularly practised, and children confidently talk about what they need to do to keep safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437340 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10125751 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 0 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She operates Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm. The childminder has a level 6 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children in her care and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector talked to children and parents to gather their views. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for care and learning. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children to a French play and learning session. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including records relating to suitability and safeguarding training. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development.

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Inspection activities

3 December 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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3 December 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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