Childminder in Plymouth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they are secure in the childminder's care. Children play confidently with their friends, chatting as they share toys together. Children have a wide range of resources to choose from, which they can select for themselves. They choose simple puzzles to complete and enjoy sitting together on the carpet, showing concentration.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans her curriculum with an emphasis on care routines and to encourage children to learn to be independent. Children are happy to help each other to tidy up the toys when they have finished playing with them. Children learn to practice good hygiene. They wash their hands independently and put their coats on in preparation for playing outside.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated and keen to learn. They excitedly sit with the childminder to listen to stories and are confident to talk about the pictures. The children listen to each other as they talk about Christmas celebrations and show delight at the decorated tree they have in their playroom.

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need to do better?

n The childminder interacts with children during spontaneous play. She supports children's language and communication skills well as she plays alongside them. For instance, she listens and responds to children's questions and encourages them to speak and to share their views. Children use a wide range of vocabulary as they play imaginatively together. For example, they talk about making each other ice creams and cups of coffee. They look out for a rainbow when they see the rain outside the window. n The children are secure in the familiar routines of the setting and parents report that their children are well cared for. The children enjoy helping to get their beds ready for a nap after lunch, and happily sit together for their snack time. The childminder provides a variety of healthy foods, and children enjoy talking about what they have chosen to eat. The childminder encourages older children to develop confidence in using the toilet themselves. They are proud to show

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need to do better?

how they hang up their coats on hooks and find their own name tag. n Children are keen to take part in the activities that the childminder provides for them. They eagerly sit at the table to do colouring activities. However, the childminder does not consider how she can support children to be more creative and express their own ideas. n The childminder uses opportunities that arise to support children's mathematical awareness. For instance, she introduces new concepts and mathematical words during lunchtime, which supports children to learn about shapes, such as 'thin

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6 December 2021 triangle cheese'. Children join in counting with the childminder as they tidy up the toys and put them away into containers. Children concentrate as they persist with fitting wooden shapes together. n Although parents cannot enter the childminder's house at the moment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder maintains communication with parents to share information. She discusses children's learning and provides help for parents with children who need extra support, such as offering additional sessions. Parents comment that children make progress in learning new words. The childminder understands how to seek help from other professionals if needed. She links with other settings in order to support children when they move on to the next stage of their education. n The childminder reflects on the service that she is providing. She has been developing her provision for outdoor play. Children have a covered area where

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need to do better?

they can play actively on ride-on toys. She is currently developing an area in her garden for children to explore wildlife.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has taken part in safeguarding training. She is able to recognise the indicators that may suggest that a child is at risk of harm and is able to act on her concerns. She understands what to do if an allegation is made about a member of her household. She implements a wide range of policies and procedures to keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's welfare, and records accidents and incidents appropriately.

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should:

n strengthen the implementation of the curriculum to provide greater opportunities for children to develop their creative skills and express their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444888 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10210371 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 22 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and calls her childminding business 'Building Blocks Childcare'. She lives in Plymouth, Devon. The childminder holds early years professional status. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together of the setting. n The inspector scrutinised a range of documentation, including risk assessments, policies and suitability checks. n The inspector completed an observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the children and reviewed feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

6 December 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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