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 happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder is very attentive to their needs and ensures that they are safe and secure. She treats the children respectfully when managing their personal needs, for example by asking their permission to change their nappies. When new children need a little longer to settle in, the childminder extends this for them to ensure their well-being is given the highest priority. As a result, children form strong attachments with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of suitable resources to choose from and lots of space to play inside and outdoors. They explore happily and have ample opportunities to develop physical skills and control in their movements. For example, they use wheeled toys, throw balls and use a variety of materials to draw with.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children and she supports them well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress in their learning and development. This helps to prepare children with the necessary skills and knowledge for later learning.

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The provision is good

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents drop off and collect children at the front door. However, the childminder communicates effectively with parents to inform them of their child's progress each day and sends them photos of their children electronically.

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n Children enjoy a wide range of books with the childminder, and they point out pictures with interest. The childminder makes good use of props to encourage young children to get involved. For example, when reading the story about a hungry caterpillar, the children choose toy foods to represent what the caterpillar eats in the story. n The childminder promotes very high standards of hygiene, and children learn effective handwashing routines as they sing a familiar song. Older children use the toilet independently. The childminder encourages the younger children to take part in putting on their own coats and shoes to go outside. n The childminder talks to the children to support their language development and understanding of vocabulary. However, at times, she does not give children sufficient time to answer her questions. n The childminder supports children to have a healthy, balanced diet. She and the

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children plant and grow their own vegetables at her allotment, which they use to make soup. Children are encouraged to feed themselves, which they do with increasing control.

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12 January 2022 n Children are well behaved as the childminder gives them consistent reminders about the expectations. Children are taught to use gentle hands and to share with their friends. n Children have frequent opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, the childminder takes them to local woods where they use natural materials to build dens. They also learn about growth as they plant sunflowers or hatch eggs. n The childminder follows children's interests when planning activities for them. For example, she provides musical instruments and points out words in the environment. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning of new concepts, such as when learning colour names. n The childminder offers a school drop-off and collection service and she shares appropriate information with the school to support children's learning and development. She knows how to access additional support for children with

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SEND if they require it. n Children learn to use good manners in the childminder's home. She supports children to learn what makes them unique, to celebrate differences and be respectful of others. Older children use the internet to find out about different cultures and beliefs, and the childminder talks to children about how to stay safe online. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the wide range of activities she offers. They are confident that their children are very well looked after by the nurturing childminder. n The childminder completes a wide range of training to update her own knowledge and understanding. She is committed to providing high-quality care and education for the children she cares for.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are given the highest priority. The childminder has attended training to ensure that her child protection knowledge is up to date. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to identify and report concerns about a child's welfare and she ensures that parents understand her safeguarding duty. The childminder has attended first-aid training and carries out risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards for children. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n ensure that children have adequate time to respond to questions to support their communication skills

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should:

12 January 2022 n ensure that planned activities provide children with opportunities to develop their understanding of new ideas and concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539826 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10214381 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 2019 and lives in Copplestone, Devon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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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 and the inspector had a learning walk of the areas used by the children and discussed the childminder's aims for her setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the childminder's teaching practice. n The inspector talked to parents in order to obtain their views on the service the childminder provides.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2022 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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12 January 2022 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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