Roberts, Toni Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

All children flourish in this safe and nurturing learning environment. The childminder obtains a wealth of information from parents about children when they first start. She uses this well to plan activities that meet children's individual personality and development needs. A range of stimulating activities provide children with good opportunities to explore and investigate all areas of learning. These build well on what they already know and can do. Children are exceptionally happy and secure in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy visits to a local residential home, where they listen to music from the war with the residents. They use scarves to follow the rhythms and learn about the differences between themselves and others. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, these visits have not been able to continue. However, the childminder feels that these trips are highly beneficial for children and she will endeavour to carry these on in the future.

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The provision is good

Children behave impeccably. They play superbly together and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills. For example, children discuss 'science' experiments and how they are going to create an 'explosion' of water out the top of a funnel. Children are highly motivated and have an exceptionally positive attitude to learning. They make strong progress and develop good skills in preparation for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n Children manage their feelings exceptionally well. They calmly and confidently articulate what they know to resolve any minor conflicts. Children understand the rules of the childminder's home. They know not to put knives in their mouth when cutting up fruit for snack as it can hurt them. n The childminder encourages children to share their experiences from home. Children talk about their parents' occupations. They imaginatively 'boil' pretend eggs in a pan, stating that they need to cook for four minutes to make a 'dippy egg'. Children talk about the different ways to cook eggs, which supports their strong language skills. n Children have an excellent understanding of oral health. They talk about how 'juice' can cause plaque on their teeth and how they must visit a dentist often. The childminder skilfully supports this by providing opportunities for children to extend their learning. For instance, children use toothbrushes to scrub away

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black marks on laminated pictures of teeth. n The childminder encourages children to try new healthy foods regularly. Children use excellent language to describe past and present events. For example, children state, 'Yesterday we tried tomato and today we tried cucumber.'

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need to do better?

15 September 2021 Children explain to visitors that tomatoes are a fruit because they have seeds. They also learn how to grow their own foods, such as cress, and notice the changes that happen over time. n Children have a strong understanding of mathematics. They confidently place foam numbers in order from zero to 10 with support from the childminder. Children learn catchy songs to help them learn how to recognise numbers. Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help the most able children form numbers to support their early writing skills. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents state that the childminder exposes children to many 'cultural and enriching' aspects of life. For instance, children learn about a wide range of religions and festivals. They enjoy making and tasting foods from around the world. n Children enjoy a wide range of outdoor events. The childminder provides

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need to do better?

additional experiences that complement those they have at home. Trips to local farms and opportunities to source sustainable food help to benefit children's understanding of the world. n The childminder liaises with other professionals well. She visits their setting to share good practice and attends frequent training courses at their establishments. The childminder uses her new knowledge to benefit children's development. For instance, children independently learn about weight. They work out how to make scales balance by placing items of equal weight on each side.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping children safe from harm. She attends regular child protection training to keep her knowledge up to date with any changes in legislation. The childminder knows how to recognise when children may be at risk. She has a broad understanding of safeguarding issues and knows the relevant agencies to notify, where necessary. The childminder helps children to understand the procedure to follow in the event of a fire. Children know they must ring the emergency services and move to a safe place with the childminder, such as in the garden or across the street.

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should:

n extend literacy opportunities even further for the most able children to build on their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558371 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10190134 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Plympton, Devon. She operates on Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, on Wednesday from 8am to 4.30pm and on Friday from 8am to 4pm, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the quality of teaching and how the activity benefits children's learning. n Written statements from parents were taken account of by the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children. The inspector sought children's opinions on how they view the childminder and the activities provided. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed the curriculum intent.

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Inspection activities

15 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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Inspection activities

15 September 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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