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 very happy and content in the childminder's care. The childminder provides a homely and nurturing environment in which children feel safe and secure. When children need a little extra reassurance, they enjoy cuddles with the childminder. The childminder has caring and positive relationships with children and their families. Children have access to a wide range of resources, both indoors and outdoors. They enjoy choosing what they would like to play with. Younger children enjoy selecting from a range of musical instruments. The childminder shows children how to use the 'beaters' and encourages them to take turns. Children happily play together. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has high expectations of children and promotes the use of good manners. Children behave well and the childminder encourages them to be kind towards each other. Throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder kept in regular

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The provision is good

contact with families. She ensured regular online communication was in place. This helped children to settle back into the setting when they returned.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear idea of the aims of her setting. She uses the early years foundation stage curriculum to plan opportunities for children that cover all seven areas of learning. However, her planning of the curriculum does not always build on children's skill progression or challenge children enough. Children do not move as rapidly forward in their learning as they could. n The childminder is passionate about providing children with 'messy play' experiences. For example, children explore cooked and uncooked spaghetti and enjoy walking on it with their bare feet. The childminder encourages children to talk about how it feels and the sounds it makes. This encourages children to develop good language skills as they explore creative experiences. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to observe children's play. She uses this effectively to monitor and track children's learning and

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development. All children make good progress from their original starting points. n The childminder's interactions with children are consistently good. She uses eye contact well and skilfully engages younger children in repetitive communication. For example, she models making animal sounds and encourages children to join in and repeat them. For older children, she uses mathematical language to encourage them to count and recognise colours. n The childminder meets children's care needs effectively. When changing younger children's nappies, she uses this as an opportunity to develop children's communication and language. For example, she sings to children and counts the 'poppers' on their clothing.

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need to do better?

15 September 2021 n The childminder adapts her practice to meet children's own routines and parental preferences. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. However, at times, the use of daily routines are not maximised fully and children miss opportunities to have extended time to engage in purposeful play. n The childminder introduces children to equality and diversity in age-appropriate ways. She uses rhymes and stories to teach children about the similarities and differences of others. The childminder is beginning to help children understand how their behaviour has an impact on others. Children learn how to respect each other, with the support of the childminder. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder regularly communicates with parents and shares information about their children's progress. She also shares relevant advice with parents about healthy eating and the use of

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dummies. Parents all share very positive feedback about the childminder and would recommend her to others. n The childminder has established positive partnerships with other settings. She communicates with other settings that children attend to share information about children's progress. She has developed good relationships with local schools. For instance, she shares transition information to support children's next steps when they start school. n The childminder is highly reflective and regularly reviews her practice. She has a good understanding of her own strengths and areas that she plans to enhance even further. She attends regular training to ensure she stays up to date with any changes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection and knows how to safeguard children. She is confident with procedures to follow and who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder ensures that all environments are safe for children. She has robust risk assessments in place, which she reviews regularly. Children learn about managing risks themselves. For example, they have opportunities to explore and safely use the play equipment in the garden. Older children learn how to climb the stairs independently.

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should:

n consider how to make the most of play opportunities and daily routines so children have extended time to learn and engage in purposeful play n develop the curriculum even further to ensure that children are fully challenged, enabling them to enhance their skills and build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563098 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10191359 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 and lives in Barnstable, North Devon. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates Monday to Friday 6.30am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives free early education funding for children aged three-years-old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector viewed parent feedback during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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