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 Good

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The provision is good

Children have warm, loving attachments to the childminder. They enjoy cuddles and clearly feel happy and safe in her care. Children of mixed ages play well together and benefit from being with one another. Younger children excitedly talk about older children that the childminder cares for before and after school.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years curriculum. She knows what experiences she wants to provide for children to help them make the progress they are capable of. The childminder focuses on helping children to develop independence and practical life skills to prepare them for the world around them. For example, they learn from a young age to look after their belongings and manage their own shoes and clothing.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has high expectations of them and encourages the use of good manners. Children behave well and show respect towards others. The childminder promotes children's social skills and supports them to share and take turns. For example, children enjoy using their imaginations to play shops and take it in turns with each other and the childminder to be the shop keeper and customer.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a large space for children to play within her home, including a dedicated playroom in her conservatory. Children have access to a wide range of resources that they can independently access. They have daily opportunities to play in the garden and enjoy fun activities that the childminder has planned, such as bug hunts. n The childminder knows children well. She uses observations to assess children's learning and development effectively so that she can plan appropriate next steps for them. Consequently, all children make good progress. n The childminder provides a good balance between exciting adult-led activities and giving children the freedom to lead their own play. For example, she plans to use tubes to decorate and make into telescopes, but instead children choose to cut them up and make 'flying bats'. Overall, children have positive attitudes towards their learning. They focus well on activities when engaged with the

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childminder. However, sometimes when children freely play, they lose interest quickly and run around. n The childminder enhances children's communication and language skills effectively. She understands the importance of children building strong foundations in communication. Younger children enjoy singing songs and choosing their favourite nursery rhymes. Older children learn new vocabulary, such as the names of different flowers.

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30 March 2022 n The childminder successfully builds learning into daily routines. She uses mealtimes as an opportunity to teach children about the importance of good hygiene and healthy eating. Children enjoy singing songs while handwashing. They learn the importance of using knives safely to prepare their own snack. n The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She shares children's progress with them through regular communication. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She gathers parents' feedback through questionnaires to help improve her practice. n The childminder has established strong links with other settings that children attend. She works in partnership with them to provide continuity of care, for example when children are learning to toilet train. The childminder also works

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closely with the local school to support children with their transition to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder makes good use of her local community. She takes children on regular walks around the village looking for landmarks, such as the fire station and lifeboat station. Children benefit from visits to the library and the childminder encourages them to take books back to her home to support their early reading skills. n The childminder regularly reflects on her own practice. She enjoys completing online training courses for her own professional development. The childminder is organised and ensures mandatory training is up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She recognises the indicators of when a child may be at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow to protect children. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to provide a safe and secure environment. She teaches children about road safety and how to stay safe when they are on outings. The childminder supports children to manage risks safely for themselves. For example, she supervises them so that they can practise using a range of developmentally appropriate scissors.

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should:

n provide children with further opportunities to engage in more purposeful play, to benefit their overall learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364843 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10074032 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 9 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Appledore, Devon. The childminder offers care Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30am to 4.30pm, during term time only. She also provides occasional holiday care. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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 completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum implementation and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection about their time with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

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

30 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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