Childminder EY551079

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

The childminder provides a 'home-from-home' setting to ensure that children settle quickly into a family environment. Children are highly confident and are keen to talk to visitors. They happily welcome them into the childminder's home. Children talk positively about the childminder and state how she gives the 'best cuddles' and is good at 'doing lunch'. They have formed strong attachments to the childminder and they feel emotionally secure.

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The provision is good

Overall, children behave well. The childminder is calm and patient. This has a positive impact on helping children manage their emotions. The childminder is keen to help children succeed. She provides them with plenty of good opportunities to explore the outdoor environment. For instance, children visit the lifeboat station and watch the boats launching. They talk to the crew, who teach them how to keep safe in and around the sea.

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The provision is good

Children develop strong imagination skills. They creatively make sock puppets and use these to create a storyline in their play, such as playing 'shopkeepers'. The childminder skilfully joins in, expanding children's language development effectively.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder provides endless support for all parents, particularly those who are dealing with difficult situations. She ensures that each family has up-to-date information on their child's progress. For example, she sends videos to those parents in the armed forces. They get to see children achieving their first steps or singing a song independently. This enables all the family to be part of the very special moment. Parents state that the childminder's bond with children is 'evidently strong' and that she is 'incredibly supportive'. n The childminder recognises and meets children's care needs well. She provides children with a rest and a cuddle when they become tired, and ensures that they have nutritious food throughout the day. The childminder provides children with a warm blanket and some hot chocolate in the car on the way home from an outing. This helps them to feel cosy and comfortable.

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n Children enjoy being independent. The childminder provides them with positive praise when they attempt to cut their fruit with a knife at snack time. Children enjoy taking responsibility for small tasks, such as tidying up. They persevere when cutting material with scissors. n The childminder supports children with turn taking and helps them learn to share. However, occasionally, she misses opportunities to empower children to solve conflicts for themselves.

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need to do better?

2 March 2020 n The self-evaluation process is good. The childminder obtains feedback from parents and attends regular training to develop her practice. For instance, she encourages children to drink plenty of fluids to help them recognise when their bladder is full to support potty training. n The childminder develops children's love of books. Children talk about what they see in the pictures and link these to their own experiences. They enjoy learning a range of rhymes to build on their good language and communication skills. n Partnerships with other professionals are highly effective. The childminder invites childcare specialists into her home to work with children. She hires a hall on a regular basis, where she meets up with other childminders to provide children with interactive games. The childminder provides a consistent two-way flow of information to ensure children receive the extra support they need in

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need to do better?

preparation for their move to school. n The childminder occasionally works with her daughter, who is her assistant. She uses her previous supervisory experience to ensure that her assistant keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice to identify any areas that may need developing. n Children have a wide range of educational activities to broaden their experiences. The childminder ensures that children have daily outings to support their physical well-being. Children visit the beach and embark on adventures in the wood to find 'Stick Man'. They visit the supermarket and learn about where food comes from.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant in carrying out fire drills with the children. She ensures that children have a strong understanding of what to do in the event of an emergency and where to assemble to ensure their safety. The childminder checks that her smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in good working order. Her first-aid box holds the necessary medical equipment. The childminder has a thorough understanding of safeguarding. She is alert to indicators of when a child may be at risk. She knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe in the provision, for example when using scissors and knives. This helps to protect their welfare effectively.

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should:

n help children to solve conflicts independently to extend their social skills effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551079 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10133791 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 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. She operates Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, all year round. She is in receipt of free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder holds a relevant level 4 qualification in childcare. She occasionally works with her daughter, who is an assistant.

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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 Written letters from parents were read to gain their views on the childminder and her provision. n The inspector talked to children and asked them what they liked best about the childminder. n A joint observation was carried out with the childminder and she discussed how the activity helps children to learn and develop. n The inspector looked at various documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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

2 March 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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