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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children form exceptional bonds with the caring and friendly childminder. They feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder creates a homely environment where children enjoy each other's company. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and promotes good manners. She sets clear boundaries and praises children for their achievements. This contributes to children's self-esteem and confidence. Children have access to a wide range of resources and activities, both indoors and in the childminder's garden, which supports their learning and development. The childminder promotes independence and provides regular opportunities for children to practise their skills. Children enjoy fresh air and physical exercise daily on the walk to and from the local school. They talk with excitement about jumping in muddy puddles and their visits to the park.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has reduced the time parents spend in the setting. Parents drop off and collect children at the door or gate. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's day during a short discussion on collection. She shares further information about children's achievements and progress, using regular telephone calls and text messages. This helps to maintain very good partnerships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information to provide an interesting and exciting curriculum. This helps new children to settle quickly and make the best possible progress. n The childminder closely monitors children's progress and has a clear idea of where they are in their learning. She knows what they need to do next and identifies appropriate next steps for them. For example, to assist older children who are preparing for starting school, she teaches them how to open the packaging of their packed lunch without adult assistance. She makes good use of opportunities to reinforce learning. For example, she enthusiastically brings children's attention to the letter shape made by their sandwich crusts. n The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection. She has attended safeguarding training and has embedded this in her practice. She

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shares appropriate information with other early years settings and schools to ensure continuity of care and well-being for all children in her setting. n Children have lots of opportunities to progress their skills as the childminder knows how to sequence learning to support their development. For example, she teaches children how to carefully look at the picture on the box lid to successfully find the next piece to complete a puzzle independently. Children respond well to the childminder's praise. They are keen to have a go at

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7 July 2021 completing a puzzle that contains a higher number of smaller pieces. n Children are well behaved and show respect for one another. Older children carefully help the younger ones to tidy away the toys. The childminder is a positive role model and children enjoy affectionate relationships with her. They snuggle on her lap for a cuddle to look at a book together and enjoy a game of tickling. n The childminder holds lively conversations with children throughout the day to develop their communication and language skills. However, at times, her instructions and questioning are in quick succession. This results in children not being able to concentrate on their chosen task and not having time to think and respond with their own thoughts and ideas. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work. She regularly reviews her practice. However, her professional development plans are not fully

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embedded to help improve her teaching to a higher level, particularly regarding how to develop children's speaking and writing skills and how young children learn effectively about culture and cultural identity. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents share very positive feedback about the childminder's kindness and the progress their children make. They value the information the childminder shares with them. They comment on how happy their children are and how this gives them reassurance about their child's well- being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is confident about her procedures and knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder completes effective risk assessments and closely follows strict hygiene routines. She uses her walk to and from school to raise children's awareness about their personal safety.

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should:

n enhance questioning and instructions techniques to allow children time to concentrate on their chosen task, and to think and respond with their own thoughts and ideas n build on professional development plans to raise the quality of teaching, specifically on how to develop children's speaking and writing skills and how young children learn effectively about culture and cultural identity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300706 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10148144 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 9 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Barnstaple, North Devon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for when she is on holiday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and about her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register and insurance. She read written feedback from the parents.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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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7 July 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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