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 extremely happy and they enjoy spending time with the childminder in a welcoming and homely environment. Children have a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder, who is very attentive to their individual needs. The childminder provides a well-resourced and stimulating environment. She is skilful in the planning and preparation of educational activities. For example, children learn the names of woodland animals as they share stories with the childminder. The childminder then takes the children on outings to the forest, which supports children to recall their learning experiences and embed the new vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and understands how to manage their behaviour. The childminder is a good role model, who gives children gentle guidance to support them to share and have good manners. The childminder skilfully supports children's social and emotional development. For instance, she helps children settle in her care using familiar routines and she is close by to offer support and reassurance as the children play. She offers encouragement and praise consistently; this helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder adapted her methods of communication to keep parents up to date about their children's care and progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear vision for her setting. She has good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and how children learn. The childminder uses stories and books to support children's language skills. For example, she supports children to learn new vocabulary, such as 'dragonfly'. She models language and uses repetition to reinforce children's understanding. The childminder introduces early mathematical language by encouraging the children to count the number of rabbits they can see in the book. As a result, children are developing the skills they need for their future learning. n The childminder assesses children's development well and children make good progress. She knows the children's starting points, which supports her to identify what children need to learn next. She plans suitable activities and monitors their progress. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals and

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need to do better?

follows their advice to support children and their families. n The childminder supports health and nutrition extremely well. She provides a well-balanced menu and children's individual dietary requirements are supported well. Children have ample opportunities to be physically active in the garden and

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need to do better?

21 September 2021 go for walks and trips in the community. n Partnership with parents is strong. When children start, the childminder gathers a range of information about children's individual care needs, routines and stages of development. She uses a range of methods to keep in contact with parents to ensure there is a two-way flow of communication. For example, she offers home visits and regular meetings with parents to provide feedback on children's progress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder met with parents virtually to talk about the progress children were making in their learning. n The childminder places a high priority on children who speak English as an additional language. For instance, she provides books in dual languages. Parents are then able to extend children's learning when they read the stories with their children at home. This encourages children to develop language skills in both

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their home language and English. n The childminder supports children to make choices and decisions about their own needs. For example, when a child indicates he is tired, she asks if he would like a nap. However, children have limited opportunities to be independent during personal care routines in relation to toileting and mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding. She understands the procedures to follow and who she should contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and embedded this in her practice. There are suitable procedures to follow in the event of a complaint or allegation being made against her. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about dietary requirements and talks to parents about intolerances and allergies; this is demonstrated by the robust systems and procedures she has in place to manage children's allergies. She follows good hygiene practices, ensuring that the children wash their hands regularly.

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should:

n plan more opportunities for younger children to practise their self-care and independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563574 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10191178 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in The Rydons on the outskirts of Exeter, Devon. She offers care from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting is called 'Bee's Childminding'.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the areas to meet children's needs. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

21 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

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