Childminder, Out-of school day care in Devon

This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for the children in her care. As a result, all children are settled, confident and very happy. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They readily share, take turns and help each other. The childminder gathers essential information from parents before children start. She ensures that she knows about children's interests and hobbies to enable her to organise inviting activities. They enjoy sitting on picnic blankets on the grass to eat their snacks, and join in with friendly and enjoyable conversations. Children have opportunities to practise new skills and develop their knowledge. They enthusiastically play bat-and-ball games in the front garden and delight in their success.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's independence is developed through consistently clear routines and systems. For example, when children arrive at the childminder's home at the end of the school day, they know to place their school bags safely in the storage box before they wash their hands in preparation for snack time. Although the childminder has reduced parents' access to her home in response to the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, she ensures that there is effective communication with parents. Parents' feedback shows that the childminder is highly regarded and provides consistently high-quality care for children and their older siblings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly reflective. She constantly evaluates her practice and takes proactive measures to enhance her knowledge. As a result, she meets the needs of all children exceptionally well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They walk to and from school with the childminder. They enthusiastically dance to their favourite songs and learn how to 'French skip' and join in with traditional rhymes and jumps. Children enjoy regular visits to the childminder's allotment, where they help to care for the chickens and harvest fruit and vegetables. n The childminder provides an excellent range of resources for children to be creative. She supports their ideas well and provides encouragement. Children talk confidently about what they are doing. They show good imagination as they explore different ways to use the construction straws and connectors in their

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need to do better?

designs. n The childminder skilfully interacts with the children and knows when to intervene in their play. She is patient and allows children time to communicate with her. She listens with interest to what the children have to say and readily responds to

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13 September 2021 their requests. n Partnerships with parents, carers and others, including the local school, are strong. The childminder has a highly positive approach to her role to liaise with other agencies and professionals. This helps to provide children with consistent care to support their well-being. n The childminder promotes the good oral health of children in her care. She provides low- or zero-sugar drinks and is aware of the support provided by visits from dentists to the school. n Although the childminder is not required to provide a curriculum to meet the learning and development requirements, she creates and plans an exciting play environment to provide children with lots of opportunities to extend their knowledge about their own interests. For example, she supports children to read books about nature and to draw a sequence of drawings to tell a story. This helps children to further develop key communication skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm. She completes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows how to recognise the possible signs of abuse and who to report any concerns to. She checks the environment thoroughly to make sure it remains safe and secure for children to play in. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety during walks to and from school and to the local allotments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437815 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10125923 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Rockbeare, near Exeter. She operates during term time from Monday to Thursday, before and after school.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that the setting is safe and suitable for children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at completed questionnaires and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

13 September 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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