Childminder 506142

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough understanding of child development. She knows how to close gaps in their learning and how to help them to reach their full potential. The childminder understands the importance of providing children with highly stimulating experiences to ensure they are suitably prepared for their eventual move to school. n The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour in children. She explains how she would guide children to make the right choices. She describes how she would encourage children to communicate effectively with others. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with early years professionals and parents to help meet the needs of children. She knows how this will provide a positive impact on children's development. n The childminder describes activities that will help to keep children motivated and engaged. She knows children sustain concentration in activities that they enjoy.

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This provision meets requirements

For example, she understands how to provide opportunities for children who learn best outdoors, such as a visit to the park or nearby zoo. n The childminder recognises when a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to identify signs of when a child's welfare may be compromised and whom to contact. She understands the importance of keeping her child protection training up to date. The childminder knows how to recognise risks to children in the wider world. n The childminder knows how to help children to settle quickly and form secure attachments. She understands the importance of consistent routines and providing children with activities that capture their interests.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506142 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 10125496 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Paignton, Devon. She operates for 47 weeks of the year from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works alongside her daughter, who is also a registered and qualified childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and described how the activities she has would benefit children's development. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies, public liability insurance and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she would plan activities to meet the individual needs of children. n The inspector viewed the childminder's provision to ensure it would be safe and secure for children. n The childminder described to the inspector how she would protect children's welfare.

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Inspection activities

26 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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26 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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