English, Sarah

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 feel happy and secure. The childminder warmly welcomes the children in and is attentive to their needs. She plays alongside the children on the carpet with vehicles and promotes good sharing. The childminder uses effective strategies to help children work together. They follow instructions to collect cars in the basket, to tidy up and are praised for their efforts. Children's self-esteem is nurtured and encouraged throughout the day.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to count objects frequently. She differentiates the numbers to match the developmental stage of the children and gives them time to count and speak. Children persist in cutting and counting leaves in the mud kitchen with the childminder and smile at their accomplishments.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports strong partnerships with parents, this helps her to build on what the children can do at home and in the setting. Parents drop off and collect at the door during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and they speak highly of the continued collaboration and support they receive. The childminder regularly shares children's next steps in their learning as well as ideas on how parents can help them progress further. She sent writing materials and cupcakes to the children during periods of national lockdown and parents fondly recall the story time videos sent to them during this time.

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need to do better?

n Children develop their gross motor skills as they sing and dance to well-known nursery rhymes. The childminder adds musical instruments so children can express themselves through music. They enthusiastically shake bells and tap tambourines. n Children build positive attitudes to learning while playing with puzzles. The childminder encourages children to problem-solve when a piece does not fit and they persevere to finish each one. n The childminder nurtures the children's curiosity during water play in the garden. She adds orange food colouring to the water and dips her hand in. The children are fascinated by the change and this promotes further investigation into how and what has happened. The childminder supports the children's inquisitive behaviour by asking questions and describes what they do. n Children develop their independence and a sense of responsibility. For example, the childminder provides a water butt for children to fill up their buckets

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themselves and she encourages them to navigate the gentle slope in the garden on their own. Children tidy up the toys and help each other. n The childminder helps children develop their fine motor skills as they explore different materials and use different equipment. They enjoy exploring flour and

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29 June 2021 water in a large tray. They make patterns with wheels and comment on the lines and circles made. They are eager to scoop spoons of water into the trucks and enjoy feeling the texture change. n Children consolidate their counting skills while listening to a story about a caterpillar. They confidently count items from the story out loud. Children recall phrases from the story and remember what comes next. They eat strawberries, grapes and bananas while they listen. Children chop the fruit into halves and learn about shape as the childminder compares the strawberry to a triangle. n The childminder helps children to understand their emotions by labelling how they feel. However, sometimes children struggle with their feelings when they are altogether. The childminder and her co-childminder, sometimes, do not fully plan and organise whole group time effectively to optimise children's learning opportunities.

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need to do better?

n Children engage in forest school sessions with older adults from the local community. The children learn about respect and relationships as they plant seeds and enjoy craft activities together. n The childminder follows a child's interest in boats and they go on a boat trip. Children enjoy other trips to the beach and the zoo. Children sometimes learn about different cultures and the wider world. However, this is not fully embedded and children's knowledge and understanding of this could be developed further. n The childminder meets the needs of children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities appropriately. The childminder guides families to access specialist services and works with parents and external professionals to ensure children make progress. Children's needs are identified early and swift support is put in place to help them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder risk assesses the environment to meet the children's needs and offers age-appropriate challenge. She helps keep children safe on trips by checking for changes or new hazards. The childminder is confident in the signs and symptoms of abuse and has a sound knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. She keeps her training up to date, including her knowledge on how young children might be exposed to extreme views. She has suitable procedures to follow if she needs to liaise with outside agencies. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure she can help children if there is a minor medical emergency.

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should:

n develop opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and the wider

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29 June 2021 world n plan and organise whole group times more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562199 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 10190815 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 and is located in Paignton, Devon. She works with another childminder. She offers care all year round Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5:30pm. The childminder is qualified to level 6 in childcare.

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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 inspector carried out a learning walk at various times during the day and discussed the curriculum on offer. n The inspector received feedback from parents in person and from written statements. The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder throughout the inspection. n A joint observation was completed with the inspector and childminder and discussion took place on how the setting was managed. n Children were observed indoors and outdoors and a range of documentation was reviewed to confirm suitability.

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Inspection activities

29 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

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