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 extremely happy and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. The childminder is passionate about providing a home-from-home experience, where children feel content and settle quickly. She knows children well and she has caring and positive relationships with them. Children happily approach her for reassurance as needed. When children first start with the childminder, she gathers information from parents about children's care needs to enable her to follow their routines from home. This helps to provide consistency for children.

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The provision is good

Children have a good opportunity to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they count the spots on their socks and find numbers in the sand. The childminder creates nurturing environments that help children to feel safe and secure. As a result, children are confident and motivated to learn and well prepared for their next stage of learning. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She instils positive values and children use good manners. They understand boundaries and behave exceptionally well.

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The provision is good

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder continued to support families. She changed the procedures for when children arrived. Parents handed children over to the childminder outside to prevent the risk of transmission of the virus. Parents and children adapted well to this change. Parents are grateful for the support the childminder gave them throughout the pandemic.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about improving the service she provides. She continuously reflects on the setting and is committed to her professional development. She attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge up to date and specific training courses to enhance her practice. n The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. They learn about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. Children visit the local park to play outside, where they can run around in the fresh air and improve their physical health. They learn about keeping themselves safe and to manage risks. For example, they are reminded about the correct way to hold and use a knife when preparing snack. n The childminder is enthusiastic as she reads stories to the children. This helps children to develop a real love of books. They listen attentively to stories and repeat familiar phrases in stories that they know. This helps to develop their

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early reading skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents updated about the care their children receive through verbal daily discussions. She shares children's learning through detailed observations and photographs to keep

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3 March 2022 parents updated of their child's progress. Parents describe the childminder as 'caring', 'loving' and 'considerate'. n Children have good opportunities to develop their independence. The childminder encourages children to build their confidence and self-esteem to do things for themselves. They confidently put on their own shoes and coats, and do simple tasks for themselves. n The childminder provides a range of experiences for children to learn about the world around them. Children enjoy a wide range of visits in the local area. The childminder has discussions with children to help them learn about similarities and differences in people. n The childminder talks with enthusiasm about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities indoors and outdoors to support children to make good progress. However, children do not

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have as many opportunities as possible to explore and initiate their own ideas without adult support. n The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and accurately, identifying any gaps in children's development and making plans to help these close. She works closely with parents to ensure children receive consistent support. Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their future learning. n Generally, the childminder supports children's emerging speech and language skills well. However, on occasions, she does not always allow enough time for the youngest children to listen and respond to questions in order to develop their communication skills even further. n The childminder actively supports children's enjoyment of music. She provides opportunities for them to listen to rhymes, songs and various music genres. Children thoroughly enjoy these activities. They learn a range of physical

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movements as they move their bodies to the sounds they are creating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a broad and secure knowledge of safeguarding matters. She ensures her home is clean, safe, and well maintained, to ensure children can play and explore safely. She undertakes regular checks of all areas and uses equipment, such as safety gates and barriers, to restrict young children's access to high-risk areas, such as kitchens and steps. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, including abuse and extremism. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns of this nature.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to explore and follow their own ideas to develop their self-initiated play n ensure younger children have enough thinking time so they can form answers to questions in order to extend children's language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419776 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10125720 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 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bideford in Devon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round. The childminder provides overnight care. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting 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 provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments on feedback forms. n A range of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. The childminder discussed the procedures for safeguarding the children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children to assess the impact of teaching standards on children's development.

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Inspection activities

3 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

3 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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