Childminder EY550421

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a welcoming, warm and homely environment. They develop secure attachments with the kind and caring childminder. Children are happy and settled. They are eager to get involved with the activities on offer. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides a wide range of learning experiences that help children to develop across a broad curriculum. The childminder incorporates children's interests into activities, which makes them exciting and fun. For example, the childminder observes the children are very keen to build with plastic bricks and make houses. She provides a very large cardboard playhouse to extend their learning. Children use pretend drills to 'fix the walls' of the playhouse and a tape measure to measure its width and height. The childminder helps children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills well. She sensitively supports them to play cooperatively together. They are keen

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The provision is good

'to build a tower as tall as the playhouse' using the plastic bricks. The childminder praises the children's efforts and they are proud of their achievements. Children are well behaved and polite. They are aware of the rules and boundaries in place and follow instructions appropriately. Children are very sociable and enjoy each other's company.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully develops children's communication and language skills. She models language well, introduces new words and asks appropriate questions. She gives children time to think and correctly respond. As a result, children show increasing skill in talking about the activities and eagerly share their ideas. n Children enjoy looking at books for pleasure. They happily sit with the childminder and use toys to add to the storytelling. Older children confidently retell the story to their attentive younger friends. n The childminder frequently observes children as they play, to assess what they understand, know and can do. She plans a variety of activities to enhance children's development further. The childminder happily plays alongside and encourages them to test out different ways to do things. For example, during a play dough activity, she models how to make different shapes and encourages

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need to do better?

the children to have a go. n The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's mathematical development. She encourages them to count their steps as they walk up and down the stairs. Children are confident to count beyond 10 independently. She helps older children to recognise the numerals on the tape measure as they compare their heights. She skilfully supports children to recognise and name a variety of shapes. For example, children show they understand the difference between a square and a rectangle.

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9 January 2020 n Partnerships with parents and carers are very good. They speak highly of their children's progress and the quality of information shared. Parents are pleased to receive the regular photographs of their children enjoying activities. The childminder provides lots of opportunities to talk with parents about their children's development. n The childminder has not fully established systems to liaise with all settings that children attend. As a result, some information about children's development is not regularly shared to provide consistent support for their care and learning. n The childminder provides good support to school-age children. They particularly enjoy the creative activities and taking part in role play. n Mealtimes are social occasions and are used well to promote children's understanding of healthy eating. The childminder follows hygienic procedures and provides a good range of healthy food.

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n The childminder is passionate and experienced. She keeps her knowledge up to date through completing regular training and taking part in online seminars. She meets regularly with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. n Children enjoy outings with the childminder. They visit the zoo, garden centre, woods, museum and park. This helps them to learn more about nature and the world around them. Children enjoy regular visits to local community groups. They develop their social skills further in preparation for starting school. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to sing songs, play musical instruments and dance to music. She encourages them to develop physical skills, such as hopping, skipping and jumping.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is aware of what signs and symptoms might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow and who to contact should she have any concerns about children's safety or welfare. She has a good understanding of online safety and has additional safeguards in place. The childminder regularly risk assesses the environment and minimises any potential hazards. For example, she has placed safety surfacing in her rear garden. She teaches children about being safe in her home and on outings.

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should:

n continue to develop ways to liaise with other settings that children attend, to ensure information about children's development is regularly shared to provide consistent support for their care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550421 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10112311 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Newton Abbott, Devon. The childminder offers care all day Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n A tour of the premises was carried out with the childminder. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses the areas and organises the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self- evaluation. n The inspector looked at children's assessment and planning documentation. n Parents' written feedback was considered during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection, when appropriate.

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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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9 January 2020 9 January 2020 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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