Childminder EY318586

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 thoroughly enjoy their time and thrive in the highly attentive care of the childminder and his co-childminder, who is his wife. Together, they are meticulous in the planning and organisation of their setting to provide the best possible experiences for children. Care and learning are centred on the children's interests and needs. Children settle quickly in the warm and welcoming atmosphere and develop a real sense security and belonging. This equips them with great confidence and self-assurance.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly regarded by parents, who fully appreciate the individualised care for their children. They comment that the childminder goes 'above and beyond' their expectations and feel that his commitment and professionalism are invaluable to their family lives.

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The provision is outstanding

Children eagerly gather for regular story times with the childminder. He expertly brings characters to life. Children become captivated as he takes time to listen and value their comments and interactions. They develop excellent early literacy skills while listening to others and feeling that their own ideas and views are important.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills and understanding of the natural world through exciting visits and outings. The childminder is meticulous in his planning so children experience the local environment and all it has to offer.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development and is prompt to notice when children need extra help. The childminder and his co- childminder work in highly effective partnership with outside agencies to ensure all children reach the potential of which they are capable. The childminder very sensitively and skilfully adapts the environment and activities so that all children take part and enjoy their learning to the utmost. n Children confidently guide their play as the childminder skilfully supports their ideas and extends their learning. Older children become deeply involved in building a house from large blocks, using mathematical language and comparing shapes and sizes. They help the younger children to gather the resources they need to join in, showing kindness and consideration and working together as a team. n The childminder is conscientious about keeping his knowledge and skills up to

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need to do better?

date. He works in highly effective partnership with his co-childminder and attends training that is tailored to children's needs and covers all areas of the curriculum.

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need to do better?

15 January 2020 n The childminder is very supportive of the assistants who work with him. He provides excellent coaching and mentoring so they develop their practice and become confident in their own abilities. n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder prioritises getting to know children and their families well from the very start. Following this, there is a highly effective two-way flow of information that fully supports children to make excellent progress in their learning and development. n Children move on to school and future learning with immense confidence due to the strong links the childminder has with local schools. They quickly become familiar with the school environment and way of life through regular visits. n The childminder and his co-childminder are highly committed to their work and ambitious for the future of their setting. They continually evaluate their provision

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and swiftly act on any suggestions from parents for potential changes. Children vote for popular outings and make choices about their activities daily. n Children have rich and impressive opportunities to learn about other cultures, for example through sharing traditions and celebrations. They become very knowledgable about the similarities and differences between their own lives and those of others in the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is of the utmost importance to the childminder. He attends regular training to keep his child protection knowledge up to date. The childminder has a very clear understanding of local safeguarding procedures. He provides a safe and secure environment for children and carries out very effective risk assessments to keep children safe on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318586 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10125598 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 18 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 28 May 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Derriford area of Plymouth. He operates all year round from 7am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. He provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with a co- childminder, who is his wife, and they also employ two assistants. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and talked about the quality of teaching. n The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding and talked about how the childminder organises his setting. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed their progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documents and talked about how the childminder works with his co-childminder and assistants. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2020 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

15 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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