Childminder EY553278

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 are relaxed and settle well in the childminder's welcoming home. They confidently participate in the good range of activities that the childminder offers, and are keen to explore and investigate as the activities reflect their individual interests and stage of development well. For example, younger children explore a broad range of equipment that helps them to develop strong muscles and good balance to support them in learning to walk. The childminder is very friendly, and kind and caring in her approach. Older children confidently talk to her as they play, as she shows a keen interest in what they have to say. She skilfully asks questions and models the use of language to increase children's use and understanding of vocabulary. For example, they smile and laugh as they recall a visit to the zoo and the aquarium and name the creatures they saw.

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The provision is good

Children are emotionally secure as the childminder has a very good understanding of their individual needs, routines and preferences. For example, after some milk and a quiet story, children quickly settle for a nap, feeling safe in the familiar routine. Children move around the play areas confidently, selecting the toys and equipment of their choice. Children benefit from many outings to places of interest. They frequently attend group activities to increase their social skills as they learn how to play alongside and with other children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has continued to increase her skills since she first registered. She links with other childminders to share ideas and also attends training to increase her own understanding of how to support children's learning and keep them safe. For example, she described how her activity planning is more focused on children's preferences and choices, which has increased their enjoyment and ability to concentrate. n Children show kindness and consideration and play well together. They are very polite and understand how to behave. The childminder provides consistent gentle reminders to help children learn, and is quick to notice children's good behaviour and praise them for this. She acts as a good role model to encourage children to be thoughtful and respectful of others. For example, when she tells a child how much she likes what they are doing, the child immediately responds with a compliment for the childminder.

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need to do better?

n Children show a keen interest in stories. A good range of books are easily accessible to encourage children to use and handle these independently. The childminder encourages children to use language and to count as they play. However, she does not always provide enough opportunities for children to see written words and numerals during their activities to further support their literacy and mathematical development.

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need to do better?

28 January 2020 n The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents. She takes time to get to know children and their families, and gathers detailed information to help her to meet their care and learning needs from the start. She shares information daily about children's activities and routines to keep them well informed. She provides parents with information about children's progress, but has not considered how she can engage them more in supporting children's learning further at home. Parents are extremely happy with the homely facility the childminder offers, and report that their children are very keen to attend. n Children make good progress and quickly learn new skills. The childminder monitors children closely and provides activities that challenge them well and encourage them to take the next step in their learning. She skilfully adapts activities to ensure they meet the learning needs of all the children attending.

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need to do better?

For example, an activity using pom-poms supports younger children to develop physical skills, and older children to build mathematical skills, while they all develop language and listening skills as they communicate together. n The childminder ensures children have plenty of opportunities to be outdoors to support their health and well-being. They visit parks and play areas, and go for walks in the rain where they jump in puddles. She teaches children good routines, such as washing their hands before they eat, which supports their understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has completed extensive child protection training to ensure she fully understands all aspects of safeguarding, and has implemented clear procedures to follow. This helps to ensure prompt and appropriate action can be taken in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder ensures the areas children access and the activities and outings they take part in are safe, secure and suitable. The childminder talks to children about keeping safe and teaches them safe practices, such as always holding hands when crossing roads.

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should:

n provide further support for children's literacy and numeracy development during children's play and activities n offer parents more information about children's progress and how they can continue to extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553278 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10143594 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 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newton Abbot, Devon. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities and learning opportunities she provides and how these support the individual children. n The inspector took account of written statements from parents, which detail their positive experiences of using the childminder. n The inspector observed and joined in with activities and spoke to the children at appropriate times as they played. n The inspector sampled a range of documents that are used to support children's well-being.

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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

28 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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