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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel confident and safe in the childminder's home. They confidently request activities and ask for her help when needed. The childminder has a warm and nurturing relationship with children. They choose their favourite stories and sit on the childminder's knee, while she reads enthusiastically to them.

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The provision is good

The childminder is consistent with her approach in helping children to manage their feelings and behaviour. For example, she supports children to follow simple rules and praises their achievements and good behaviour. Children develop good independence skills and enjoy managing their own self-care. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands and cut up their fruit at snack time.

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The provision is good

The learning environment is stimulating and well organised. The childminder encourages children to problem-solve and find things out for themselves. Children try to work out how to connect the toy train track. The childminder says, 'you can do it' and 'what else could you try?'

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The provision is good

Parents do not go into the childminder's home at present due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Instead, she uses additional media to keep them fully informed about the children's daily activities, progress and care. Parents comment on the childminder's friendly approach and the quality care she provides.

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n The childminder knows the children very well and has developed a curriculum that is based on their interests. She uses observations of the children to plan and implement a good range of activities. These help children to gain the required skills for them to make good progress. Children are ready for their next stage of learning and beyond. n The childminder supports children well to enhance their mathematical skills through many activities. For example, she encourages the children to count the carriages on the toy train track. At snack time, children count the fruit. The childminder asks them questions, such as 'when we add one more how many will there be?' n The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language. When sharing stories with the children, the childminder explains the meaning of new words. For instance, children learn the word, 'procession'. In the garden, children look through binoculars and learn how to identify birds. The childminder

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need to do better?

helps the children to match the birds they have spotted to their own picture cards. Children learn the names of the different birds. This helps to increase their vocabulary skills effectively. n The childminder provides opportunities to help children gain the skills they need

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need to do better?

29 July 2021 for early writing. Children learn how to write letters in the play dough using pens and pencils. The childminder introduces the sound of the letters, linking these to familiar words, such as 'D' is for 'Daddy'. n The childminder's commitment to her professional development is good. She regularly accesses training to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder has undertaken training about how to help children stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children understand the importance of increased hygiene measures to help reduce the risk of transmission. n The childminder recognises the importance of a healthy diet for children. During mealtimes, she supports children's understanding of nutritious foods. For instance, children identify how many portions of fruit and vegetables are in their meal. However, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to support children to be physically active, particularly when they cannot access the

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outdoor space. n Children develop a good understanding of how to develop their personal care skills. They enjoy using toothbrushes and flannels on dolls during play. n During story times, the childminder helps children to learn about different animals. They talk about how the anteater has a long nose and how it is used to retrieve its food from the ant hill. Additionally, children talk about butterflies and learn about their different colours.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is knowledgeable about the signs that could indicate a child's welfare is at risk and the wider safeguarding issues that can affect children. The childminder knows how to report any concerns to relevant professionals, to protect children from harm. She has robust risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe for children.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to be active and help them to understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, to support their physical development even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555192 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10174587 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 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the village of Bridford, Devon. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's home and discussed how activities are planned and organised. n The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation of children playing. They discussed the learning that took place and what children's next steps would be. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including policies and procedures, and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder during the inspection about the views of parents and took account of their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

29 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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Inspection activities

29 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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