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 have strong attachments to the childminder. They enjoy her company and involve her in their play. Babies feel reassured by her presence, climbing onto her lap and enjoying cuddles. The childminder listens carefully to children and responds to their needs effectively. Children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well. She obtains valuable information from parents when they first start. She uses this to plan activities that will benefit children's development to help them make good progress for their future learning. Children are confident learners and demonstrate a positive attitude to new experiences. They are keen to join in and explore the activities available.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder has clear expectations and encourages children to be polite and always use their manners. The childminder is a good role model. She helps older children to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns to support their social skills. Children begin to comprehend this concept, helping to understand the feelings of others.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children use antibacterial gel on their hands before entering the childminder's home. This helps to reduce the spread of the virus.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends to children's care needs well. She recognises when children need to drink more water and encourages them to do so, helping to keep them hydrated. Older children can choose from a healthy snack from their packed lunch to provide them with energy to play. The childminder identifies when babies need a bottle of milk or a nap, to help them feel ready for their next adventure. n Older children develop a good understanding of oral health. The childminder plans exciting games, such as helping children to identify the toy crocodile's rotten tooth. Children use toothbrushes to ensure the crocodile's mouth is clean. The childminder extends this by encouraging children to colour laminated 'monster teeth' pictures to show decayed teeth. Afterwards, children use water and toothbrushes to clean all the 'plaque' off. n The childminder provides a good range of resources for all children. However,

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need to do better?

activities are not always planned well enough to enable all children, especially babies, to join in and participate with the others to enhance their social skills. n The self-evaluation process is effective. The childminder knows what she would like to do to improve her overall practice. For instance, she plans to complete a level 3 childcare qualification to extend her knowledge and experience in order

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3 November 2021 to benefit children's overall learning experiences. n The childminder understands what children need to learn next to support their overall development. Babies learn to pull themselves into a standing position ready to take their first steps. Older children develop their confidence through role play opportunities. For instance, they pretend to buy food products from the 'shop'. However, sometimes, the childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to hear mathematical language or engage in mathematical experiences to encourage their development in this area of learning. n Children have good opportunities to develop their communication skills. The childminder repeats the sounds babies make and uses single words that capture their interest. For example, when babies babble and point towards the window, she says 'bird'. For older children, the childminder enables them time to express

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their thoughts and then repeats these back to show children she has listened to them. n The childminder has formed good relationships with parents. They comment on how her personality and experience with children 'shines' and how children's confidence has grown since attending. n Older children enjoy developing their imaginative skills. They pretend to play 'doctors' using a toy stethoscope on their dolls and toy dog. Children pretend to listen to their heartbeat, demonstrating an understanding of their own experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to identify and protect children from harm. She knows who to report her concerns to if a child's welfare is at risk. The childminder ensures the premises and activities are suitable for children to use. For instance, she reminds older children not to let babies play with toy money to prevent them from placing it in their mouth. The childminder carries out frequent fire evacuation procedures. This helps children understand what to do in the event of a fire.

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should:

n adapt activities so that all children, particularly babies, can join in and participate, to enhance their social interactions further n develop opportunities for children to be involved with mathematical experiences to extend their learning in counting, shapes, problem-solving, weight and capacity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2538930 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10208647 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Chudleigh, Devon. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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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 have taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. Parents' written views were considered and taken into account. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching. n A range of documentation was looked at by the inspector, including the childminder's suitability, safeguarding procedures and the validity of her paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

3 November 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

3 November 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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