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 feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. She provides children with plenty of support and reassurance, offering them cuddles and activities that are of interest to them. Children behave exceptionally well. They understand the rules of the childminder's home and know the difference between right and wrong.

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The provision is good

Since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began, the childminder has introduced hand sanitiser outside her premises for children to use on entry. She also ensures children wash their hands frequently and sings a song to support their understanding. This helps to reduce the spread of the virus as well as helping children learn new tunes.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's personal development. She enthusiastically praises children for their achievements. Children repeat words such as 'wow' and beam with delight at their own success. Children are supported well by the childminder to try out new activities. She enables children to observe first and, when they feel confident enough, they are encouraged to have a go for themselves. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children try hard to put on their shoes or wellington boots. They learn how to zip up their 'puddle suits' and drink independently from a lidded cup.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder obtains information from parents when children first join to help her gain an understanding of children's starting points. She provides regular feedback to parents about children's progress and daily activities. Parents state that the childminder provides a friendly and nurturing environment. They comment on how she enables children to build on their 'explorative nature' and of the good opportunities that children receive, especially outdoors. n The childminder helps children to develop a love of books and reading. Children have a good range of reading materials. They enjoy looking at newspapers, magazines, and factual and non-factual literature. Children enjoy taking books home to share with their families to help support their literacy skills. n Overall, children develop good communication skills. The childminder repeats familiar words and uses vocabulary to link to children's actions. For instance, as

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children use paint bottles, the childminder uses words such as 'squeeze'. Sometimes, the childminder does not consistently use words to support children's home language to enhance their speaking skills even further. n Children develop good physical skills. They use scoops, jugs and bowls when

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22 September 2021 playing with water. Children try hard to thread the wooden 'worm' through the 'apple' and develop their skills in using tweezers. Children's hand-to-eye coordination is strong. They use their thumb and forefinger to pick up wooden rings and skilfully place them over a stand. n The childminder ensures children receive plenty of educational outings. For instance, the childminder and the children visit a nearby zoo. They learn about the effects that pollution can have on sea creatures. The childminder uses a large water tray, plastic bags, nets and toy turtles to help recreate this in the setting. Occasionally, she misses opportunities to help children build on their next steps to extend their learning. n Children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of texture. First, they enjoy exploring breakfast cereals with their hands. Then, the childminder encourages the children to touch the cereal with their bare feet and

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listen to the sound it makes as it crushes beneath them. Children also enjoy mixing paint and learn about 'rough' and 'smooth' surfaces, helping to develop their creativity. n The childminder liaises well with other professionals, such as when children attend two settings. She shares children's progress with them to enable consistency in their learning and development. n Care practices are effective. The childminder ensures children have healthy home-cooked meals and have frequent nappy changes. She has developed some activities to help children understand the importance of oral health. For example, she plans to use a 'tooth model' where children can use real toothbrushes to clean off pieces of 'play dough plaque' that have stuck to the teeth.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends frequent child protection training to help keep her up to date with changes in legislation. She has a thorough understanding of how to identify children who may be at risk of harm, including broader safeguarding issues. The childminder knows who to contact about a child's welfare if necessary. Children understand potential risks, such as how they might fall if they roll too close to the edge of the sofa. They also understand to take care when using steps to the front and rear of the childminder's property.

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should:

n develop opportunities for children to use their home language to further benefit their speaking skills n extend experiences for children to build on their next steps to support their overall learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549355 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10133772 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon. She offers care on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, term time only.

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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 childminder took the inspector on a learning walk to discuss the intent of the curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector played with the children and read written statements from parents. n A range of documentation was looked at, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and her safeguarding policies.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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