Keays-Smith, Frances Sara

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They feel safe and share very warm relationships with her. Children seek comfort from the childminder when they feel tired. Young children benefit from the positive and nurturing interactions and are self-motivated. They are confident and behave extremely well. The childminder supports the younger children to develop their communication skills well. She models language effectively and plans specific activities to support them with their next steps in learning. Older children are supported in learning to develop their physical skills and self-care practices, such as getting dressed. Children make good progress in their development.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a varied curriculum. The childminder offers a wide range of learning experiences and has high expectations of children. She knows them well, plans for their individual needs effectively and monitors their progress in partnership with parents. The childminder arranges personalised visits for parents and their children to her home to find out about children before they start with her, so she can cater for their individual needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has supported children and parents well during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has made changes to her practice to reduce the risk of infection. For instance, the childminder now uses a digital communication platform with parents to share information about children instead of written documents.

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n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They speak very positively of her and say that she is 'warm, knowledgeable and empathetic'. Parents say they are 'extremely happy' with their child's experience at the setting and would recommend her. The childminder reflects well on her practice. She invites parents to share their opinions and make recommendations about how she can further improve the setting. n The childminder focuses well on developing children's communication and language. She engages them in meaningful interactions and provides a commentary as the younger children play. For example, when the childminder models counting, the children listen and repeat the numbers back to her. n The childminder organises walks and outings to provide new and enjoyable experiences for children. These include visits to the park and woods to help them learn to be confident in new surroundings and to support their physical

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development. n The childminder helps children to learn about equality, diversity and inclusion well. For example, she uses a variety of books and figures from different cultures in the dolls' house.

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need to do better?

14 February 2022 n The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, she implements a healthy eating policy and helps children to learn about oral health with teeth brushing at the setting. The childminder has strict hygiene practices and supports the children in learning how to prevent the transmission of germs. For example, she reminds them to cover their mouths when they cough. n Children enjoy looking at books, and the childminder talks to them about what they can see and feel. For example, when looking at a sensory book, she points to and names the nose, face and mouth as children touch the pages. n The childminder promotes children's confidence and independence consistently. For example, she encourages them to hang up their own coats and make choices about what they wish to play with from the wide range of resources on offer. n The childminder plans well overall to cater for children's individual needs and

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interests. However, not all activities target children's next steps as well as they could, to consistently extend their curiosity and concentration. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date to improve her practice, for example by attending regular training.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training and reading. The childminder knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm, and knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out risk assessments and ensures that children are safe in all areas of her home and on outings.

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should:

n support children with extending their curiosity and concentration on activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387146 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10225346 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 4 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Exmouth, Devon. She operates her service all year round and provides care Monday to Wednesday from 7.15am to 5.30pm.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She talked about children's learning and progress, and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views about the childminder. n A range of documentation were reviewed, including qualification certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

14 February 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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Inspection activities

14 February 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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