Childminder EY402357

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 are extremely happy. They have cheerful dispositions and are confident in all that they do. The childminder is an excellent role model. Children are kind and nurturing, and spontaneously give each other cuddles. Older children show affection to younger ones and they play exceptionally well together. Children are extremely well behaved and build strong friendships.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder uses excellent techniques to help children learn about road safety. Children play physical games using 'traffic lights' and pedestrian crossing symbols. They use this to say when it is safe to cross the road, making connections to real- life experiences.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to be active. Children visit the beach, forest and play parks. The childminder brings a wide range of activities to enjoy in the outside world. For instance, they make bird feeders and then complete a bird watch for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

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The provision is outstanding

Children have exemplary opportunities to develop strong communication and creativity skills. For example, the childminder runs a singing group based within the local library. These sessions are for minded children and those that live within the community. Children enjoy singing and making music where they listen attentively and follow instructions very successfully.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly reflective. She meticulously evaluates her provision and the planning of activities. This ensures children develop and experience success. For instance, she now makes use of everyday items to enhance children's creativity. The childminder has high expectations for children to reach their full potential.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with fantastic activities to teach them about keeping healthy. For instance, children skilfully learn handwashing techniques through innovative ideas. They learn how to prevent themselves from becoming poorly and that some germs contribute to ill health. They persevere with cleaning to ensure the removal of 'germs'. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to support children's communication skills. She provides activities that meet their interests, enabling children to develop new vocabulary. Younger children understand simple sentences. They respond by repeating words or forming simple sentences, such as when talking about their favourite stories. Older children understand complex questions. They look at photographs and talk about their own experiences, such

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5 February 2020 as their friends and people in their family. This helps all children to connect their ideas successfully. n The childminder has formed extremely strong links with parents. Parents state in written letters that the childminder is like 'Mary Poppins' and has a 'caring attitude towards others'. The childminder provides parents with information about the activities she plans for children. She shares how these will benefit children's development. The childminder ensures parents become involved in their children's learning. They work closely together to provide excellent consistency in children's development. n Care practices are exemplary. The childminder superbly teaches children how to look after their teeth. For example, children draw 'bacteria' with an erasable pen on plastic-coated pictures of teeth, showing great curiosity. They use a real toothbrush to clean the 'bacteria' away. They talk extensively about the

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importance of looking after their teeth and are highly motivated. n The childminder provides children with fun opportunities to be independent. She is aware of the need for children to develop essential skills to help prepare them for their eventual move to school. Children dress and undress dolls and put on their own role-play costumes. They use mirrors to look at their appearance as they brush their hair. Older children manage their personal needs. Younger children are eager to copy them, showing a keen interest in sitting on the toilet and washing their hands to develop strong health and self-care skills. n Partnerships with other professionals are highly effective. The childminder frequently attends an early years workshop at the local school. She discusses strategies with teaching staff to ensure children feel emotionally secure when they start school. n The childminder attends a wealth of training. She uses this superbly to benefit

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children and their families. For instance, she knows how to identify infant mental health and how this can affect family relationships. The childminder offers coping mechanisms and signposts parents to other professionals. This helps to ensure children's well-being is highly supported. n Children are extremely confident. They are keen to show off their achievements, independently placing these on a display board to show their parents. Children who need extra support receive this in abundance from the childminder. She encourages children to strengthen their hand muscles in preparation for early writing. For example, children enjoy carrying buckets of water and swinging on climbing equipment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant at keeping children safe. She talks to them about possible risks when using the internet, such as online games. The childminder talks to children about the similarities and differences of opinion, such as during elections. She ensures children understand and respect others, and are alert to issues in the wider world. The childminder has detailed risk assessments in place, such as for outings. This helps to protect children's welfare. The childminder has

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Safeguarding

5 February 2020 attended child protection training and she recognises signs and symptoms of when a child's welfare is at risk. She knows the relevant procedures to report any concerns she may have.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402357 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10125694 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Chudleigh, Devon. She offers care Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am until 5pm, all year round. The childminder provides free early education funding to children aged two, three and four years old. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed how the activities she provides benefit children. n The inspector engaged with children and read written statements from parents to gain their views of the provision. n A sample of documentation was looked at, such as the childminder's suitability, her qualifications and her public liability insurance. n A joint observation was carried out with the childminder to ascertain the quality of her teaching. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

5 February 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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5 February 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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