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

The childminder is warm, welcoming and attentive and provides an attractive and comfortable environment. Although parents are no longer able to enter the setting as they usually would due to the pandemic, children feel settled and secure from the moment they arrive. They are happy, enjoy the childminder's company and invite her to join in with their games. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and gently reminds them of the rules when needed. For example, she explains to children that they may hurt others if they playfully throw toys, which helps them to understand the possible consequences of their actions. Children follow the childminder's instructions and play well alongside their friends. All children, including younger children, know and adapt to new routines, such as the increased need to wash their hands more frequently throughout the day. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children to plan stimulating activities

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The provision is good

that build on their next steps in learning. Children develop a positive attitude to learning and enthusiastically take part in activities. They make good progress which helps to prepare them for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses children's stage of learning and development accurately and identifies appropriate next steps to focus on. She recognises the importance of understanding how individual children learn. n The childminder provides a broad and varied curriculum, to ensure children learn about the world around them and what is important and interesting to them. She plans realistic goals for children based on what they already know and can do. For example, she supports the younger children to develop dexterity, control and coordination before helping them to hold a pencil correctly. On occasion, the childminder does not extend children's learning as effectively as possible during planned activities, to help them make even more progress. n Children are curious and explore the childminder's home confidently. Younger children are interested in the rain and enjoy transporting the water in containers. Older children use tools with control to manipulate play dough for a

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purpose, such as cutting out triangles to make 'spikes' for their dinosaur. At times, the childminder does not encourage the older children to think things through and solve problems for themselves as well as she could. n The childminder speaks clearly, to model pronunciation of words and uses a broad vocabulary. Children develop good communication skills and express themselves confidently. n The childminder supports children's social skills well. Children learn to be kind and considerate. For example, older children offer to help their younger friends when they see they are struggling with tasks. n Children have high self-esteem and show pride in their achievements. They

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18 May 2021 demonstrate a positive attitude to trying new things and persevere with more difficult tasks. For example, older children proudly inform adults they are 'big boys' when they manage to put their coats on independently and younger children are keen to help the childminder fasten their zips. n The childminder knows the children well and uses this information to meet their care needs promptly. She recognises the cues that indicate they need fresh air and physical activity and suggests they play outside for a while. n Parents report they have positive relationships with the childminder and their children love coming to the setting. The childminder shares information with parents about children's care and learning, to promote continuity in their child's experiences. n Self-evaluation is accurate. The childminder has a positive attitude to developing her knowledge and skills and is keen to enhance her practice. For example, she

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has plans to work more closely with other settings that children attend, to exchange more detailed information about their learning and development. n Children develop good literacy skills. Younger children show excitement when they notice the marks they make in play dough with shells and stamps. Children enjoy looking at books. They sit with the childminder and listen carefully as she reads to them, commenting on the pictures. When the childminder finishes reading a book, the children request another story and excitedly hurry to choose one of their favourites.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date to ensure she has a robust understanding of all safeguarding matters. She risk assesses her home successfully to provide a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder recognises the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from any harm, including from extremist views.

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should:

n focus more on children's next steps during planned activities, to challenge them further and help them make the best possible progress in their learning n provide more opportunities for older children to have a go at solving problems and explaining things for themselves, to extend their thinking and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553920 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10174293 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the village of Silverton, near Exeter, in Devon. She works on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder talked about how she decides what children will learn next during a learning walk. n The inspector carried out observations of the childminder and children as they played and interacted. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation together to reflect on the quality of teaching and learning during an activity. n Parents' views were taken into account through discussions and their written feedback. n Children spoke to the inspector throughout the inspection about themselves and their games.

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Inspection activities

18 May 2021 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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18 May 2021 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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