Childminder in Plymouth

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

This childminder has adapted her procedures during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to minimise contact and infection. For example, parents now leave the children at the door. She has remained in close contact with parents and children throughout.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and independent in their play and routines. they settle quickly on arrival, showing anticipation and excitement. They talk about their experiences, their thoughts and ideas and ask a range of questions to begin to understand the world around them. All children behave extremely well, enjoying the social interaction and opportunities to play cooperatively together. They discuss what they want to do and are able to negotiate to settle differences of opinion.

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The provision is good

The children have a love of books and these lead to a range of other play experiences. For example, a book about space and volcanos leads to the development of new vocabulary through play with dinosaurs. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next steps in learning and their move on to nursery or school. Younger children learn from their peers and join in with games and role play, they are able to listen and attend in group discussions and contribute their ideas.

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n Children have a close bond with the childminder, who is attuned to their interests, needs and individual personalities. The childminder is gentle and nurturing and children feel safe and secure. n Children are highly motivated to learn, the childminder enables them to follow their ideas, providing resources, modelling and suggesting different aspects to think about. For example, when a child finds a pretend medical tool and uses it as a gun, the childminder shows them what the tool is used for. The tool is then used by the child to check the doll's ears. n The childminder supports children's speech and language development effectively. She engages children in regular conversation throughout the day to extend and build on their communication skills. She speaks clearly and uses repetition of language to help children say words correctly. n Children confidently count and use mathematical language in their play, counting

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strawberries, discussing money when shopping and comparing sizes of dinosaurs. n Learning about the world and nature are a strength of this childminder's provision. Children learn about how plants grow and produce fruit. The children excitedly count the fruit they pick and then wash and eat their produce. n Healthy eating and lifestyles are discussed throughout the sessions and children

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14 July 2021 are supported in understanding why they need to make healthy choices, get fresh air and exercise. n The childminder has clear boundaries and rules and ensures that the children are supported in following these for their safety. She explains the reasons why they all need to wear a sun hat and why they cannot play in the garden alone. The children happily comply and are confident to discuss how they keep safe. n There are opportunities for mark making and sound recognition games during the sessions. Children are starting to show an interest in writing letters and numbers. The childminder does not always challenge the children to develop their understanding that print carries meaning. n The childminder has built relationships with the local nursery and school. However, for children who attend dual placements, information about the child's experiences and learning is not shared regularly for continuity.

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n Parents speak highly of the care and support this childminder provides. They feel their children develop good social skills and thoroughly enjoy the variety of activities and trips within the community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of signs and symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm, including signs of wider safeguarding concerns such as the 'Prevent' duty. She supports children to develop a good understanding of their own personal safety. For example, when children are playing on the trampoline, she reminds them to zip up the safety netting. She ensures children wear their hats in the sunshine, telling them why they need to protect themselves from the sun. The childminder has robust systems in place to ensure children's welfare in the home and on trips within the local community. She keeps up to date with training and recent legislation.

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should:

n improve relationships with other providers that children share for continuity of care and learning n challenge children's early literacy skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2501302 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10191515 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She offers wrap- around care during term time and full days during the school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector viewed the premises and discussed the routines, curriculum, assessment and learning that children experience. n Parents shared feedback with the inspector about their children's experiences at the setting and she took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 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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14 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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