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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They benefit from space to move freely and be physically active indoors and outside. The childminder skilfully supports children to make choices in their play and learning. For example, resources are clearly labelled, and the childminder makes good use of visual aids. This helps to teach children that words have meaning, aiding their communication skills in readiness for future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a rich set of experiences. Children choose books and dressing-up costumes as they follow their particular interests, helping them to learn new words and develop their speaking and listening skills. For instance, young children enjoy dressing up with sparkly jewels and shiny bags. Older children use their imaginations as they pretend to be superheroes. The childminder provides narrative for their actions. She models language such as 'powerful' and 'fantastic', helping children to learn new words.

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The provision is good

Young children enjoy sensory play experiences. They explore trays of dried pasta and wooden letters. They use utensils and tongs to help develop their physical skills. Older children benefit from greater challenge as they identify letters from their own names and explore familiar sounds. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they engage well with enjoyable and interesting activities.

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need to do better?

n Children are curious and engage in meaningful discussion with the childminder. For instance, children ask questions about things that interest them, such as 'how do cats climb trees?', as they carry out routine activities. The childminder is responsive and takes time for children to explore their ideas. As a result, children develop confidence. They practise their speaking and listening skills as they discuss the special powers of their favourite superheroes, following their interests through everyday experiences. n The childminder plans in detail for children's interests. She shares routine assessments with parents and works in collaboration with them to plan children's 'next steps for success'. This helps parents to support children's learning at home. As a result, children's interests and needs are well supported. This helps children to make good progress across each of the seven areas of learning.

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n Children are kind and helpful. Older children delight as they tidy up before getting ready for each new activity. They take pride in the responsibility of managing everyday tasks. The childminder models high expectations of polite and respectful behaviour. She says 'please' and 'thank you' when speaking to the children and they respond fondly, repeating the courtesy.

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28 February 2020 n Children are joyful and eager to participate. They giggle in delight as they dance and play with scarves in the circus tent. They enjoy singing along to their favourite songs with confidence and enthusiasm. The childminder supports their interests and engages well. As a result, children benefit from nurturing and supportive relationships. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They remark that their children are happy and well looked after. They appreciate the outdoor adventures and outings their children benefit from. Parents comment that their children benefit from kindness, warmth and joy and that communication is excellent. n Young children demonstrate that they are familiar with the expectations and boundaries set by the childminder to help them stay safe. For example, they know not to put their fingers in the dog crate or to touch a water bowl as they

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walk by to wash their hands in the bathroom. n Children benefit from fresh air and opportunities to be active outside. For instance, they enjoy blowing bubbles in the rain. They are provided with meals and snacks that consist, in part, of a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, the childminder's approach does not provide children with clear and consistent messages about healthy choices and nutrition. n Although the childminder has undertaken some training, she does not always reflect on her practice deeply enough to establish a highly targeted programme of professional development to ensure that her skills and knowledge improve consistently to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of wider safeguarding issues and knows how to report concerns. The childminder ensures her first-aid qualification is kept up to date and understands she must ensure required suitability checks are completed for adults living in the home. The childminder makes good use of risk assessment to help keep children safe. For instance, procedures are implemented to separate children from areas in which pet animals are fed. The childminder practises fire evacuations with the children so that they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n make better use of self-reflection to identify a more targeted plan for professional development to increase knowledge and skills further and raise the

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28 February 2020 quality of teaching to the highest level n further develop those approaches that help children to develop clear and consistent choices about food and nutrition.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395822 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10074280 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 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Newton Abbott in Devon. She operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30am until 6pm throughout the year. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and invited the childminder to take part in a joint observation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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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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