Childminder in Devon

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 benefit from the welcoming and homely environment that the childminder provides for them. They are happy and enjoy the time they spend with her. She is friendly and her calm nature helps children to settle quickly. Children feel safe and have developed close relationships with the childminder and the other children. They laugh and giggle as they interact with her and enjoy playing games such as 'peekaboo'. The childminder knows the children well and uses their interests to help her plan for their individual needs. Children are enthusiastic and keen to independently explore the toys and activities the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She acts as a positive role model and this helps children to know what is expected of them. The childminder encourages children to learn good manners and helps them to develop an understanding of right and wrong.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills well. Children use mathematical language in their play, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller', and learn colours with her support. They count along with the childminder the number of cars as they stack them. Children learn to problem-solve with magnetic pens, using them to create pictures, proudly showing them to the childminder. Children show an interest in books and select those that they want the childminder to read. Children sit close to her to share the familiar stories. They delight in pressing buttons on the books to make different sounds.

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need to do better?

n Children's language and communication skills are developing well. The childminder speaks clearly and uses opportunities to model language well. She provides commentary as children play and repeats words back to them to help their pronunciation. n The childminder uses her curriculum to enhance opportunities for children. For example, she takes them into the community to places of interest. Children visit toddler groups and the park. This helps children to learn how to adapt their behaviour to different social situations. n The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities to be creative. Children pretend to serve the childminder in a shop. This contributes to their imaginative skills. The childminder provides children with resources that enable them to explore colours, for example, children colour and draw pictures and colour in their own stickers. However, there are less opportunities for younger

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need to do better?

children to explore sensory activities. n The childminder builds on children's prior experiences and introduces them to new ones. For example, children regularly go for walks in the woods and enjoy

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need to do better?

5 February 2020 nature walks with the childminder across the common. Children enjoy making bird feeders with the childminder and they talk about how they will hang them in the forest for the birds. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She shares information with them about children's learning. The childminder talks daily with parents and finds out about their children's interests and achievements at home. However, she has not yet developed links with all other settings that the children attend. n Children's physical development is promoted well. Children have daily access to fresh air, as they walk with the childminder to take the older children to school. The childminder places a strong focus on providing good levels of care and this helps to build children's positive self-esteem. Children are polite and show affection to the childminder and the other children. They are learning to share

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and take turns in their play. n Children develop good hygiene practices. For example, the childminder encourages them to wash their own hands. She ensures that children are provided with healthy snacks and meals and teaches them about the importance of making healthy food choices. Children grow in their independence as they develop their self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and tidying away their toys. n The childminder is dedicated to her role and she reflects well on how she can further improve. She makes good use of evaluation to identify further opportunities to improve her skills. For example, she considers parents' views to help her improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns. The childminder ensures that children are safe when they attend the setting. She keeps her home clean and tidy, and ensures that it is secure for children to play. She implements appropriate procedures for dealing with accidents and injuries. The childminder has a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification and has refreshed her safeguarding and 'Prevent' duty training.

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should:

n follow children's lead and provide more sensory activities for younger children to explore different textures in their play n develop partnerships with all other settings children attend to support their well- being and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549367 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10133786 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 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Exmouth, Devon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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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

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