Gail Britton

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in the exceptionally nurturing and stimulating environment and they keenly participate in the high-quality activities the childminder plans for them. Children are highly motivated, eager to explore, and develop a real thirst for learning. Children benefit from valuable learning experiences inside and outside the setting which support their development exceptionally well. For example, the childminder takes the children out frequently to explore the local area where they can practice their counting skills as they collect shells and pebbles, encounter animals, and look for shapes in the environment. Children have strong attachments to the childminder and she consistently interacts with them warmly and with genuine affection. The children are central to everything the childminder does. Children are very comfortable and happy in her home.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder supports them very well to understand the expectations and to learn excellent manners. Children treat each other with a high level of respect and they learn to share and take turns with one another as they develop lovely relationships. The childminder has very high expectations for all children and she supports them to make exceptional progress in their learning and development. This helps prepare children very well with the necessary skills and knowledge for later learning. The childminder does not allow the parents to enter the setting due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, to reduce contact. However, she keeps them very well informed of their children's progress and how to support them with their children's learning at home using an online application.

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n The childminder plans exciting activities for the children based on her secure knowledge of how children learn. For example, she helps children to recognise the letters in their name and hides letters in boxes for them to find. Children engage extremely well and are learning to recognise their names in an enjoyable and exciting way. n Children make excellent progress in their language development. They speak with confidence to share their ideas and they learn new words rapidly. The childminder reads stories and sings songs that engage and excite the children and she supports them to develop a love of reading. n The childminder gives children wonderful opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder understands the importance of children developing strength in their hands to prepare them for writing and provides interesting and exciting ways to do this. Outside, children climb on apparatus and balance on

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stilts, and inside, they learn to use knives and scissors safely and skilfully. n Children have very high levels of self-control and they try hard to complete

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16 June 2021 challenging tasks. They have extremely positive attitudes to learning and show pride in their achievements. The childminder recognises this and praises them frequently for their accomplishments. n The hygiene routines in the setting are very well established and understood by the children. They sing songs as they wash their hands frequently. Children understand how this keeps them healthy. They are also learning about a healthy diet. The childminder teaches them to understand the effects of sugary foods on their teeth. n The childminder helps the children to develop an understanding of different families and communities. She promotes equality and diversity in age- appropriate ways. Children are beginning to understand what makes them unique. n The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well and adapts her teaching to support them in age-appropriate ways. She builds very warm and

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trusting relationships with children. Children quickly settle into her home and develop in confidence superbly. n The childminder gives the children choices and supports them extremely well to become independent and take care of their personal needs. n The childminder is highly ambitious about providing quality care and education for all children in her home. She completes a wide range of training and uses the knowledge she gains to continually improve on the experiences she offers the children. n The childminder establishes excellent partnerships with parents and other providers. Parents report that they are highly delighted with the inspirational childcare and the wonderful progress their children make. They feel well informed about children's achievements and well supported to enable them to continue children's learning experiences at home. n Children are exceptionally well prepared for pre-school and moving on to school.

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The childminder ensures that children are confident and self-assured at every stage of their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are given the highest priority. The childminder has attended a wide range of training to ensure her child protection knowledge is up to date. She is confident in recognising the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to identify and report concerns about a child's welfare and also what to do if an allegation is made against her. She is familiar with agencies to consult, to support children who may be at risk. The childminder has attended first-aid training and carries out fire drills to ensure children's safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556791 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10174912 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Yelland area of Barnstaple, in North Devon. She offers care from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting is called 'Puddleducks Childminding'.

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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 inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n A planned activity was jointly observed and evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the visit and discussed how the setting is managed. n The inspector read statements from parents to gather their views about the setting.

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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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