Childminder in Devon

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 childminder's care. The childminder works in excellent partnership with parents to understand children's routines and fully caters to their individual needs. Consequently, children settle extremely quickly and feel at home. Children's well-being is given the highest priority, and they are very happy and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. Children display exceptional behaviour and play cooperatively together. They are fully engrossed in challenging and exciting play that extends their learning. The childminder skilfully fosters children's independence. For example, children confidently manage their own personal hygiene and readily wash their own hands while counting to 20.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating and nurturing environment. She has aspirational aims and knows exactly what opportunities she wants children to experience, regardless of their backgrounds. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of child development, and uses this to set high expectations for what children can achieve. As a result, all children make outstanding progress from their starting points and continue to thrive.

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The provision is outstanding

Throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic the childminder was committed to delivering exceptional support to families. She kept in regular contact with them, shared learning and resource packs, and shared a wealth of advice with parents, who were extremely grateful for her support.

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n The childminder has clear and inspirational aims which reflect all seven areas of learning in the early years foundation stage. She has expert knowledge of how children learn, and uses this to offer the highest quality care and education to children. She is passionate about providing opportunities for all children to experience the awe and wonder of the world around them. n Children have access to a purposeful indoor and outdoor environment, including a dedicated playroom. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that encourage children to be inquisitive learners and promote their creativity. Younger children are curious and confidently explore their surroundings, while older children happily enjoy imaginative play together. n The childminder carefully plans interesting activities that extends all children's learning. Children are highly motivated to learn about festivals and celebrations

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that are meaningful to them. For example, children celebrated Australia Day and learnt about their extended families from around the world. n All children make exceptional progress from their individual starting points and thrive in the care of the childminder. Planning is linked to children's prior learning and they remember and talk about what they have learned. For

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15 June 2021 example, they recall key events from a story about the life cycle of a caterpillar and confidently remember the words 'cocoon, pupa' and 'chrysalis'. n Communication and language development is expertly supported. The childminder encourages children to think critically and consistently extends their learning through skilful questioning. Children enjoy daily opportunities for singing, and older children sing songs to entertain younger children. The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books and carefully fosters their early literacy skills. For example, books about bugs are hidden amongst plants in the garden and children enjoy learning new vocabulary in the context of their play. n Children consistently display excellent behaviour. They play cooperatively, and independently share and take turns. They can talk about their own and others' feelings, and are aware of the impact their own behaviour has on others. For

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example, one child supports another with learning to count and helps them to find a corresponding number, which also consolidates their own mathematical understanding. n The childminder has a comprehensive understanding about children's emotional development and successfully meets their well-being needs. She promotes good manners and instils positive values in children. She gives specific praise so that children know what they have done well. Children are given excellent opportunities to talk and are sensitively listened to. Consequently, children develop a strong sense of self-worth and delight in sharing their 'All about me books' with others. n Excellent partnerships with parents and other childcare providers are established. The childminder regularly shares detailed information about children's learning and parents continue to be impressed with the progress their children are making. Parents are thrilled with the positive impact the childminder

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has on the lives of their children and they are thankful for the way in which she prepares children for their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are extremely settled and clearly feel safe and happy with the childminder. Robust and effective risk assessments are in place. Children learn about safety and how to manage their own risks. For example, they carefully learn to use scissors and set up and negotiate their own assault course in the garden. The childminder is highly reflective and completes extensive training to continually improve her practice and stay up to date with any policy changes. This complements her already vast knowledge of how to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561611 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190822 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Tiverton, Devon. She provides childcare Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of funding for children aged three years.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk of the environment and discussed the provider's aims. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder discussed children's progress and next steps with the inspector. n Parents' views were taken into account by the inspector. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and children's records.

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Inspection activities

15 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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