Childminder in Devon

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to plan a curriculum that builds on children's interests and what they know and can do, to help them make progress in their learning. n The childminder knows how to work with parents and other professionals, to provide consistency for children who may need additional support. n The childminder provides a stimulating environment with accessible resources to motivate children to play and explore. n The childminder recognises how to help children learn to behave. He understands the importance of being a positive role model to children, to teach them to respect and be kind to others. n The childminder recognises how to form positive relationships with children and help them to settle in. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's confidence and skills to manage their self-care independently, such as dressing themselves. n The childminder knows how to identify signs that might indicate a child is at risk

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This provision meets requirements

and how to report them to the relevant agencies. The childminder has improved his knowledge of wider safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents to inform them about children's achievements and support them to build on children's learning at home.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263988 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10147500 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 4 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. He works with his partner, who is also a registered childminder, in the town of Torrington, in Devon. The childminder operates Monday and Wednesday, all year round.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the range of toys and resources available to children. n The childminder discussed his responsibilities and demonstrated good knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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

18 October 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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