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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She is cheerful and enthusiastic, warmly greeting children when they arrive. Children feel safe and secure in the setting. They enjoy cuddles with the childminder, where she responds affectionately. The childminder knows the children well, planning activities that will challenge and stimulate them. Children enjoy being independent, for example as they scoop up water to give to the plants in the garden. They develop a good attitude to learning, making strong progress for their next stage of development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children to understand the concept of sharing and taking turns. The childminder has high expectations for children. Children are particularly well behaved at the table when eating meals. They show good cooperation with daily routines, such as nappy changes and tidy-up time. Children enjoy being physically active in the garden. They crawl through tents and climb up steps to the slide, showing good coordination skills.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has closed the setting for two days per week. This is so she can extensively clean the environment to reduce the risk of transmission. This helps to protect children's health.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. Children build a tower with wooden bricks, counting numbers in order. They use water to paint basic shapes, such as circles. The childminder uses mathematical language to help children understand capacity. For instance, she uses words such as 'more' and 'less' when they play with water. n Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder has increased opportunities for children to be outside and within the community. Children go on nature walks with the childminder and talk about what they can see, such as beautiful bluebells. They visit the farm together, feeding the animals and learning about food produce. n Children benefit from hearing rich language from the childminder. She introduces new words, such as 'mulch', when children mix water and bread together. The childminder repeats words that children have said to show she has understood them. However, occasionally, in her enthusiasm, she does not give

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children enough time to answer her questions, to help them practise their speaking skills. n Children enjoy learning how their actions make things work. For example, they roll toy cars through some tubing and pour water through pipes. Children observe with fascination how these move and where they land.

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16 June 2021 n Overall, partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective. The childminder communicates with parents about their children's day. She liaises with other childminders to gain new activity ideas for children. The childminder works well with the local school, relaying information to parents from teaching staff. However, opportunities for children to build on what they already know at home is not consistent. The childminder does not gain details from parents about children's learning at home, to inform her future planning. n Children are confident learners. They show perseverance during activities and maintain attention well. For example, children enjoy making 'cakes' for the birds. They carefully break up pieces of bread and add water, encouraging good hand- to-eye coordination. They add bird seed and use tools to transfer the mixture into coconut shells. The childminder helps children to hang these up in the

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garden, explaining how birds need food too. n The childminder encourages children to develop their love of nature further. She provides children with a range of resources to help them find spiders and woodlice. Children learn how to use tweezers and examine the creatures they find using magnifying glasses. The childminder encourages children to look carefully at the spider web, contributing to their understanding of the world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands child protection concerns to help keep children safe from harm. She keeps her safeguarding training up to date to help her recognise when a child's welfare is at risk. The childminder is clear about the procedures to take should she need to report her concerns about children's well-being. She ensures the premises are secure and uses a lock and chain on the front door to prevent any potential unauthorised persons from entering. The childminder uses her recent paediatric first-aid training effectively to attend to children's medical needs, such as bee stings. She ensures children's safety when out in the community. For example, children wear high-visibility jackets and the childminder uses reins for the younger children.

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to process their thoughts and answer questions, to encourage their speaking skills further n work more closely with parents to provide consistency in children's learning between home and the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562546 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190756 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Feniton, Devon. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 7.30am and 5.30pm, during term time only. The childminder currently provides free early education funding for children aged three years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n A joint observation was carried out between the childminder and the inspector, where the quality of teaching was discussed. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n A range of documentation was looked at, including the childminder's suitability, the validity of her paediatric first-aid certificate and the childminder's insurance. n The views of parents were obtained through telephone calls and face-to-face discussions.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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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Inspection activities

16 June 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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