Hannah Walter

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 settled in the childminder's care. They feel safe and share warm, close relationships with her. Children sit with her to share a story when they feel tired and often seek cuddles for comfort. They behave very well and benefit highly from the positive interactions with the childminder and one another. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She praises them consistently, and the children praise one another.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well, plans for their individual needs effectively and monitors their progress in partnership with parents and other settings. Children make good progress in their development. The childminder models language effectively and gives children praise and encouragement as they demonstrate their vocabulary and understanding. For example, while sharing a story, the children enthusiastically repeat the phrase 'there's a shark in the park'.

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The provision is good

The childminder has made positive changes as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She uses these changes as learning opportunities for the children. For example, each child has their own different-coloured towel in the bathroom which has their name embroidered on it. This helps children to learn different colours and recognise their name.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and other providers. She shares information with parents and gathers information from them when their children first start to attend her setting. This helps her to plan effectively for their individual needs from the outset. Parents say that the childminder is friendly, kind and caring. Parents feel that she is approachable and that she is very accommodating in meeting families' individual needs. n Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder involves them as she reads them a story. For example, she encourages children to turn the pages, join in with actions and make predictions. She models and extends their vocabulary well. For example, she teaches the word 'fin' in relation to a shark. n The childminder promotes children's confidence and independence consistently. For example, she encourages children to help with daily routines to prepare their

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snack, put on their own shoes and help with the nappy changing routine. n The childminder plans effectively for the children's next steps in learning. She provides a broad range of learning experiences which the children thoroughly enjoy. Children use a wide range of resources to practise their fine motor control, and the childminder uses her good teaching skills to build on children's learning in other areas. For example, while children play with pasta in a play

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20 September 2021 tray, she models how to use new tools, introduces new vocabulary and demonstrates counting. n The childminder organises walks and outings to provide new and enjoyable experiences for children. These include visits to the park, the beach and the farm. n The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts and language, such as learning what 'more', 'less', 'big' and 'small' mean. n The childminder reflects on her practice and engages parents and children well to share their opinions and make recommendations to further improve the setting. n The childminder helps the children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy snacks and encourages the children to walk on outings. Children benefit from activities to develop their physical development, such as frequent visits to the park. n Children are not able to reach the range of activities and resources kept by the

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childminder. As such, children cannot freely choose and lead their own play to build further on their learning and interests.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments and ensures that children are safe in all areas of her home and on outings.

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should:

n improve the planning of the curriculum to allow children to choose and create their own ideas freely to build on their learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559001 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190217 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 the town of Exmouth, Devon. She offers care for children on weekdays, all year round. The setting is called 'Twinkling Stars Childcare'.

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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 childminder. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She talked about children's learning and progress, and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector spoke to parents and read feedback to gain their views about the childminder. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including qualification certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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