Childminder EY311768

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 thrive in this highly stimulating provision. They make excellent progress in their development. The childminder provides exceptional opportunities for children to learn about the wider world. For instance, they develop an understanding of same-sex couples, learning about diverse family structures. Children learn extensively about other faiths. They develop an understanding of Hinduism and visit an Indian temple. They visit mosques and synagogues within the community to learn about the Muslim and Jewish faiths. Children explore the local church with the childminder. She helps them to learn about Christian values. Children enjoy discovering the society in which they live and gain excellent respect for and understanding of others.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. They have a clear understanding of boundaries and adhere to rules consistently. The childminder teaches them to be respectful of others and the environment. They develop a strong understanding of right and wrong and are supported in managing risks. This helps to keep them safe. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She ensures they reach their capabilities. Children have a confident and enthusiastic approach to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has attended specialist training. She has extended her understanding of the different ways in which children communicate. Younger children excitedly create their own words as they begin to develop language. Older children use complex sentences to talk about previous experiences. n Partnership with parents is exemplary. The childminder ensures a consistent two-way flow of information. Parents receive a detailed plan of the activities children engage in. She uses this as an opportunity to encourage parents to contribute to the process. For instance, children bring in binoculars from home to engage in birdwatching. They continue this at home and compare which birds they have seen. The childminder encourages children to bring in their favourite book to share. Children then enjoy a visit to the library with the childminder. This helps to extend their already excellent literacy skills. Parents state the

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childminder is 'truly wonderful'. n The childminder ensures children receive new experiences. For example, children visit art galleries and confidently talk about what they see. They learn colours, shapes and textures and enhance their own imagination and creativity. For instance, children explore and create a Chinese dragon. They use dough, pipe cleaners and gold coins to replicate the mythical creature. n Since the last inspection, the childminder continues to improve on her outstanding practice. Her home has had extensive work carried out. This has enabled children to move between the indoor and outdoor environment freely.

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23 January 2020 Additionally, she has had a large wooden pirate ship built. This has enabled children to climb and balance, and use their imagination effectively. n The childminder has formed excellent links with other professionals in the community. She runs her own playgroup designed to support new childminders in the area. She also shares good practice and innovative ideas with others to benefit children. n Children relish trying novel and exciting snacks. They visit a Chinese supermarket and purchase foods that are new to them. Children show strong perseverance when peeling lychee fruit and are keen to taste them. Younger children watch with curiosity how coloured prawn crackers expand when heated. Older children talk about how crunchy they are. They discuss the different logos on the packaging and the sweetness of the crackers. n The childminder and children have formed close attachments. New children

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settle exceptionally well. Others are confident to express their emotions freely. They enjoy warm hugs and affection from the childminder. Hygiene practices are meticulous. The childminder ensures children wash their hands frequently to prevent the spread of infection. Children manage their personal needs independently. n Children have excellent opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. Younger children successfully count and match dots on number cards. Older children impressively count to 10 in Mandarin.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder teaches children about the risks of using social media and the internet. She discusses the importance of keeping personal information private and staying safe online. This helps to protect children's welfare. The childminder ensures she attends regular child protection training. This helps to keep her knowledge updated. She has a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding procedures and her policies reflect this. The childminder is alert to the possible signs of when a child may be at risk of harm. She is confident to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare to help keep them safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311768 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10125585 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 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Hooe, Plymouth. She offers care Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7am to 7pm, all year round, with occasional overnight care when required. The childminder provides free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed how the activities she provides benefits children. n A range of activities were observed and the inspector spoke to the children throughout the day. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about matters relating to leadership and management. n Written statements from parents were read to gain their views of the childminder and her provision.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 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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