Planchon, Catherine

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

The childminder and her assistant provide friendly and nurturing care for children, which helps them to feel secure when they join the setting. The childminder knows each child well and is able to respond to their routines and interests. Children make friends and are happy to share resources. They enjoy learning together and share their ideas as they play in the garden. Babies show interest in older children playing with water. The childminder is effective in engaging them as they play alongside each other. While parents cannot enter the setting at the moment, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, they regularly communicate with the childminder. They comment positively on the feedback they receive about their children's learning. The childminder supports individual children to make progress. She encourages younger babies to babble and make sounds. Older children learn to form sentences and develop a wide vocabulary. The childminder has a strong emphasis on sharing

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The provision is good

the love of books and children become absorbed as they cuddle up together for a story. Children enjoy playing outside in the garden area. The childminder has recently developed it to provide a highly engaging place to play and learn in. Children thrive in this unique space, where they can find out about the natural world and enjoy a wide range of experiences. Babies show curiosity as they crawl across the grass and watch ponies in a field. Older children swing and climb. They learn about speed and distance as they transport small cars down a slope into some 'guttering'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps up to date with essential training. She develops her own professional knowledge through online forums and websites. The childminder is aware of changes to government documents and guidance. She provides her assistant with relevant information to ensure he completes statutory training to undertake his role. n The childminder offers children activities that captures their interest and builds on what they have already learned. Children use their imagination to make 'potions' outside using coloured water. They show fascination as they open the top of a pumpkin to dig out the seeds. Children enjoy being creative and develop good language skills, as they talk together using words, such as 'sticky' and 'ingredients'. n The childminder helps to develop children's physical skills effectively. Older children learn to use real tools and equipment, such as whisks, to practise their coordination. Babies enjoy using their hands to tap shells. They also develop

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need to do better?

confidence as they pull themselves up on equipment, in readiness to learn to walk. n The childminder develops warm relationships with the children and, as a result,

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need to do better?

19 October 2021 children who are new to the setting become quickly settled in her care. She is sensitive to the signs when babies need a nap or are hungry. The childminder responds warmly to children, should they become a little unsettled. n Children relish opportunities for listening to stories. They remember and use language from their favourite books, as they play with story characters. The childminder helps children to develop vocabulary and they enjoy using words as they play, such as 'magic spells' and 'fiery dragons'. Older children develop good mathematical skills. They use numbers in their games and count how many characters are 'sitting on a broomstick' in the story. n The childminder ensures close links between parents and other settings, such as when children move on to pre-school. She has regular contact with staff in the pre-school to help children settle quickly. The childminder ensures the pre-

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school staff can share information with parents about their children's development. Parents comment that their children make good progress. n The childminder provides resources to support children's interest in letter shapes. Some children enjoy drawing and making marks. However, the childminder does not always enable children to explore early writing, especially for those children who learn best outdoors. Additionally, opportunities for children to hear, say and recognise sounds are not always consistent. n Children try out new skills and they respond positively. For example, they persevere when peeling fruit for their snack time. The childminder encourages children to become more independent in readiness for the next stage in their learning. For instance, children confidently dress themselves and learn how to take off their own boots.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her knowledge about how to protect children from harm. She understands what signs and indicators she needs to be aware of to safeguard children. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of the wider aspects of safeguarding and the risks these might pose for children. She ensures that her assistant knows what to do if he has a concern about a child. The childminder has a good understanding about how to ensure her home and garden are safe and has appropriate risk assessments in place. The childminder ensures that children begin to learn about keeping safe. For example, they practise evacuating the house in the event of a fire.

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should:

n provide opportunities for children to hear, say and recognise sounds to support their early writing and develop their literacy skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559264 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190287 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Ottery St Mary. She works with her husband who is an assistant. The setting is open from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm. Children aged two, three and four years receive free early education funding. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together inside and outside. n The inspector carried out joint observations with the childminder while the children played. n The inspector spoke to the assistant about his role and the children he was caring for. n Children spoke to the inspector about the activities they enjoyed. n The inspector scrutinised a range of documents, including risk assessments, suitability checks and written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

19 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

19 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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