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 are happy and enjoy their time spent with the childminder. They have positive relationships with her and with their friends. The childminder creates a homely environment and children feel safe and secure. She knows children and their families well. Children settle quickly and the childminder comforts and reassures them when needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has high expectations of all children and encourages them to use good manners. Children behave well and they play cooperatively. Older children enjoy supporting younger ones, and children benefit from being with others of different ages. The childminder encourages children to develop independence. For example, children confidently go to the toilet themselves, wash their hands and cut up their own fruit for snack at the table.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors. They have plenty of opportunities to choose what they would like to play with. The childminder plans interesting activities, which help to support children to learn through play. Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder has more of a focus on learning outdoors and they regularly visit local parks and woodlands. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear aims for her setting. She knows what experiences she wants to offer children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. For example, they regularly visit the local library to choose books that support what children have been learning about, such as life cycles. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and uses this to plan an effective curriculum. She supports children to develop new skills that build on what they can already do. For example, she knows when children are ready to use knives and tools safely. n Children make good progress. The childminder collects evidence of what children can do when they start, including from parents. She carefully observes and monitors children's progress so that she can quickly identify any gaps in learning. She sets appropriate next steps for children and supports them to achieve these. n Children are confident and motivated to learn. For example, they listen eagerly

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to a story about a caterpillar and take it in turns to sequence the key events. The childminder then encourages children to use play dough to make pretend food for the caterpillar from the story. Children are highly engaged in this purposeful play. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language

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5 August 2021 development well. She encourages children to talk and uses effective questioning to extend their learning. Children enjoy singing and listening to stories. However, at times, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to teach children new words that build on the vocabulary they already know. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children to learn about their body during care practices and daily routines. Additionally, she encourages children to sort foods into different groups, such as 'healthy' and 'unhealthy', to support their understanding of a nutritious diet. n The childminder has good relationships with families. She communicates regularly with parents and kept in touch with them during the first national lockdown. Parents share positive feedback about their children's progress and how much their children learn with the childminder. n The childminder has developed positive partnerships with other childcare

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providers that children attend. She works effectively with other agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has a good relationship with local teachers and supports children with their move to school. n The childminder is self-reflective. She regularly evaluates what is going well and sets herself targets as she strives to improve her own practice. She stays up to date with training and continues to extend her knowledge. n The childminder works with an assistant one day a week. She effectively monitors her through observations. The childminder supports her assistant well, offering suggestions to help improve the quality of her teaching even further. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection and knows how to keep children safe. She is confident with the procedures to follow should she be worried about a child's welfare. She knows what to do if she has concerns about her assistant or if she receives a complaint from a parent. The childminder effectively risk assesses her environment. She encourages children to learn to negotiate their own risks and they know how to safely use the large play equipment in the garden.

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should:

n provide further opportunities to build on children's vocabulary to extend their literacy skills more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560698 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190579 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 South Molton near Barnstaple, North Devon. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 5 childcare qualification. The childminder has an assistant who works one day a week and holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three- and four- years-old.

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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 provider. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n A planned activity was observed and jointly evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and discussed how the setting is managed. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views about the setting. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including certificates of training and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

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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