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 appear happy and relaxed within the childminder's home. They independently complete routine activities with growing ability. For example, children spontaneously take off their coat and shoes on entry to the home. Older children step in and help younger children to take off their shoes when they see they need help. The childminder praises children for their kindness to reinforce their good behaviour. Children have secure relationships with the childminder and thrive in her sensitive care. The childminder is an excellent role model and has clear expectations of children to help them behave well. She consistently uses manners and respectful interactions to extend their learning experiences. Children respond well. They remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' unprompted and listen carefully as the childminder teaches them new techniques, such as how to use a knife safely.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes excellent use of her home to set out a wide range of play areas that offer children a broad and exciting curriculum. Presentation of each area is carefully considered to ignite children's interests and provoke their curiosity to learn. Children flourish as they independently explore the resources and experiences on offer. During the COVID-19 restrictions, the childminder ensured that she kept in contact with children and their families, for example through online meetings and group chats. Additionally, she provided parents with ideas to support children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places priority on promoting and supporting a healthy lifestyle for children. They all engage in a variety of visits to local parks and nature areas. Children enjoy places where they can climb, run, balance and explore. The childminder carefully plans and supports these experiences. This encourages each child to build on their physical abilities and to increase their skills and confidence. Children select from an extensive range of healthy foods at mealtimes. They knowledgeably talk about the importance of cleaning their teeth. n Children learn to care and support one another and to take pride in each other's achievements. Older children happily count to 20 to help younger children understand the concept of time when washing their hands. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a secure knowledge of each child and accurately assesses what they are capable

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need to do better?

of. In most cases, she sequences children's learning to help them make strong progress. For example, children engage in water painting outdoors to develop strength and control of their shoulder and arm muscles in preparation for early writing. Occasionally, the childminder does not enable children to build on their

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14 October 2021 existing skills before moving on to more challenging ones. Additionally, she does not consistently provide children with opportunities to independently practise their skills, before stepping in to help. n The childminder is exceptionally skilled at creating a language-rich environment to support children's increasing communication skills. She introduces and explains words, such as 'fossils', as they explore items of interest. She skilfully reminds children of past experiences to help them to remember and talk about how to use an African instrument. n Parents hold the childminder in high regard. They greatly value the service and level of care she provides to assure their children's well-being and development. The childminder works closely with families to understand children's interests and developmental needs. n The childminder is extremely committed to developing her practice further. She

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has an ambitious training commitment to continually increase her knowledge and expertise. This helps to maximise children's development. For example, following recent training, the childminder helps children to persevere at a task by encouraging them to continue in their efforts. She boosts children's confidence for '10 more seconds' to help them achieve their goal. n The childminder weaves mathematical learning into all aspects of children's play. Children show increasing ability to count and recognise numbers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She recognises when a child could be at risk and is aware of how to report concerns. The childminder creates a secure environment which she carefully assesses. She minimises risks to keep children safe, for example by using safety gates on the stairs. The childminder reminds children to tidy their shoes away, so they are not a trip hazard. She has taken action to keep abreast of the changes in relation to safety and hygiene practices throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder has implemented these to a high standard to support children's well- being.

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should:

n sequence the order of children's learning more effectively to help them achieve basic skills before moving on to more difficult ones, to enable them to maximise their progress n provide time and opportunity for children to fully practise new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2501457 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10204340 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 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bideford, Devon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year round. The childminder provides free early education funding for children aged three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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 setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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

14 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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