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 settled with the childminder. They enthusiastically enter her home and keenly choose from the resources on offer indoors. Children have strong and secure attachments with the childminder and continually engage her in their play. For example, older children ask her to read stories to them and invite her to look for the 'Gruffalo' in the garden. Children behave very well and benefit highly from the positive interactions with the childminder. The younger children enjoy cuddles and having songs sung to them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations. She knows the children well and plans for their individual needs effectively. For example, she provides specific resources to help the youngest children learn to walk, and helps prepare the older children for school by teaching them to be independent. The childminder arranges personalised visits to find out about children before they start with her so she can cater for their individual needs. She monitors children's progress with parents and other settings. Children make good progress in their development.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum focuses on children's communication and language and on preparing the older ones for school. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to see print and learn to read indoors. Children access books freely and read them with the childminder. She models language effectively and gives children praise and encouragement as they demonstrate their vocabulary and understanding. For example, while sharing a story, the children recall their knowledge of the word 'cocoon'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supported children and parents well during the COVID-19 pandemic national lockdowns. She frequently kept in touch with families via online meetings and 'doorstep' visits to drop off resources to aid children's learning at home. She also provided parents with online learning links to support children's continued learning. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and other providers. She frequently makes contact with other settings to share information about children and to discuss their next steps in learning. The childminder provides useful links via online media to support parents' understanding of early childhood development, how to support good oral health, and how they can further extend children's learning at home. The childminder has very good relationships with parents, who speak very positively of her. They describe her as 'professional', 'caring' and 'supportive'. Parents say that the childminder delivers a 'high level of

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childcare' and that their children are 'happy', 'safe' and 'loved' in her care. Parents feel that the childminder keeps them very well informed about their

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11 October 2021 children's well-being and progress through daily updates and photos. n Older children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder promotes reading through the use of a book corner in her home. The children sit and listen attentively as she reads stories to them. The childminder encourages the children to turn the pages and discuss what they see. She models and extends their vocabulary well. For example, she refers to the penguins as being 'fuzzy' and 'fluffy'. Younger children delight in listening to nursery rhymes sung to them. The children regularly visit the library. n The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, she grows fruit and vegetables in the garden, which the children eat. She teaches children about which foods are healthy to eat through discussions, activities and reading of books. n The childminder plans effectively for children's next steps in learning. She

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provides a broad range of learning experiences, which children thoroughly enjoy. Older children concentrate well and show high levels of curiosity, for example when they practise their small-muscle control while making marks with water and playing in the mud kitchen. n The childminder organises walks and outings to provide new and enjoyable experiences for children. These include visits to local groups as well as the wildlife park, wetlands and the beach, where the children took part in a beach clean event. n The childminder plans well overall for children's mathematical development. However, she misses some opportunities to further extend children's knowledge and skills, particularly the most able children. n Children are independent and take responsibility for their belongings. For example, they hang their coats up and use their name badge to self-register themselves. However, outside, resources are not always easily accessible for the

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children to choose so that they can increase their independence further and make decisions about their learning for themselves.

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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 responsibility 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 any concerns about a child's welfare. She has effective safeguarding policies in place and has appropriate documents to record any matters relating to a child's well-being.

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should:

11 October 2021 n extend opportunities for children's mathematical development, to further challenge them in their learning, particularly the more able n develop children's independence and ability to lead their own learning even further when accessing resources outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557788 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190310 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Colyton, Devon. She offers care for children from 8am to 5.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from midday to 5.30pm on Wednesdays. She provides care all year round. The setting is called 'Zoe's Childcare'.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 obtain their views about the childminder. n A range of documents were reviewed, including qualification certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed observations of children during their activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

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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