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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time spent with the childminder. On arrival, they come into the dedicated playroom and settle quickly. The childminder has warm, caring relationships with children and gives them cuddles as needed. She provides a safe and nurturing environment. Children have access to a wide range of resources that support their development. They have daily opportunities to go outdoors and on weekly forest walks in the local area.

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The provision is good

The childminder is ambitious and has a clear understanding of her curriculum intentions. She plans exciting adult-led activities that support children's learning. For example, children learn about colour mixing over a period of time as they begin using coloured play dough and then mix their own colours with paint. The childminder helps children to develop their independent skills. For example, she encourages children to put their own belongings away and self-register on arrival.

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The provision is good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. When children first start, she gathers information from parents to enable her to accommodate children's individual needs and works in partnership with parents, such as helping to toilet train children.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show respect towards their friends. They benefit from consistent daily routines they are familiar with. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene, including oral health and healthy eating. Children recognise the impact this has on their bodies. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has high expectations of them and instils good values and manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She regularly assesses children to ensure they make good progress from their starting points. She accurately identifies any gaps in children's skills or knowledge so that she can plan appropriate next steps that move their learning on. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her environment to better support children's play. However, sometimes, younger children still struggle to access some resources so they cannot follow their own interests fully and freely explore and investigate. n The childminder prioritises children's emotional well-being and focuses on building their self-confidence and resilience when trying new things. She encourages even the youngest children to start to make marks to represent their own name on their artwork. Children demonstrate motivation and have a positive attitude towards their learning. Older children delight in sharing photos

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need to do better?

2 March 2022 of previous activities they have done. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. Children develop a love of books and they enjoy sharing stories together. The childminder encourages children to join in with singing and rhyme time. She skilfully weaves mathematical language into older children's play. n Partnerships with parents are very effective. The childminder shares daily photos and updates with parents, as well as termly reports. Parents comment on the support they receive from the childminder about how they can help their child's learning at home. n The childminder has established positive partnerships with other settings that children attend. She regularly communicates with them and shares children's progress. She works alongside the local school to support children with their transition when they start school. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She reflects on any training she

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need to do better?

completes to ensure she implements it. She is keen to continually improve and follows her own interests to embed new early years approaches into her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection. She understands her role in keeping children safe and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular training to stay up to date with safeguarding issues. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder kept in regular contact with families to ensure there were no concerns with children or family well-being. The childminder teaches children about safety, including personal safety. For example, they learn the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children 'pants' song about the importance of keeping children safe from sexual abuse.

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should:

n review the organisation of resources to enable younger children to make their own choices, maximising opportunities for them to fully explore activities in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217005 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10125505 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 13 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the village of Hartland, near Bideford, Devon. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year apart from family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3 and receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder's husband and son occasionally work with her as assistants.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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

2 March 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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