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

Children are relaxed and happy as they play and learn in this welcoming and homely setting. The childminder works closely and effectively with his co- childminder to ensure all children feel safe and secure. Children follow familiar daily routines and enjoy playing together.

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The provision is good

The childminder is very consistent in his expectations of good behaviour. Children know the boundaries and understand the need to share and take turns during play. They behave very well under his gentle guidance and show consideration to others as they happily share popular toys. He gives them lots of praise for their kindness, which builds their self-esteem well.

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The provision is good

Children develop good levels of independence throughout their time with the childminder. Together with his co-childminder he organises the environment and routines so that children can successfully manage small tasks for themselves. For example, as they arrive children confidently hang up their coats and choose what they want to play with. Even the younger children make their own breakfast with guidance and help from the older children.

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The provision is good

The childminder and his co-childminder have provided sustained and flexible support for families throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. For example they have extended their hours, which parents say has been 'invaluable'.

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need to do better?

n Children gain a good understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They go on exciting walks in the local woods and explore their local area. The childminder cooks healthy and nutritious food for the children every day. He involves children with the preparation which encourages them to try new flavours. They enjoy trying food from other cultures and begin to understand differences between their own lives and those of others in the wider world. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's achievements and knows what they need to learn next. For example, he makes the most of opportunities to encourage children to count as they build with blocks. They order the numbers accurately, consolidating and developing their mathematical skills successfully. n Children become good communicators and speak confidently to visitors. The childminder continually talks to them and encourages them to explain what they

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are doing. He repeats and extends what they say to promote their fluency and to develop their growing vocabulary. n Children take part in activities with enthusiasm. They thoroughly enjoy planting strawberry plants in pots to take home to nurture. They develop good

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20 August 2021 manipulative skills as they concentrate well to spoon the soil into their pots. The childminder is skilled in demonstrating what children need to do. However, he does not give children time to work some things out for themselves to extend their thinking skills fully. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive. They comment favourably about the 'excellent support and structure' children enjoy. They appreciate the regular updates about children's activities and progress the childminder provides. n The childminder works in excellent partnership with other professionals to support children who need extra help. He follows their guidance diligently to help all children to achieve their full potential. n The childminder continually reflects on his practice with his co-childminder. They regularly discuss new ways of helping children and families. For example, he has

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adapted the outdoor area to make it easier for children to play independently. The area has soft surfaces that encourage children to explore and develop good physical skills. He regularly keeps his knowledge and skills up to date through research and training. n Children benefit from the good links the childminder has with other providers and local schools. He shares valuable information about children's achievements with school staff. This helps with the settling process and children move on to school with confidence and self-assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and his co-childminder understand their responsibility to keep children safe from harm. They attend training that ensures they know the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare. They know the correct procedures to follow to report any issues where a child may be at risk. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe during play. For example, he encourages children to tidy away toys after they have finished with them to minimise accidents.

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n give children more time to work things out for themselves and explore their own ideas to develop their problem-solving skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556436 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10174891 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 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. He works with a co-childminder and provides care five days a week throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 she has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder and his co-childminder engaged in activities with the children and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder and the children and took account of the views of parents. n The inspector looked at a range of documents including the childminder's suitability and paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

20 August 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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20 August 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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