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 care. They feel safe and secure and share warm relationships with her. Young children benefit from the positive and nurturing interactions and are self-motivated. The childminder has high expectations and she encourages and praises the children consistently. The children are confident and behave extremely well. The childminder supports the younger children to develop their physical skills, for example by providing equipment to support them to learn to walk. The childminder supports older children in learning to develop their communication skills and self-care practices, such as getting undressed. Children make good progress in their development.

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The provision is good

The curriculum on offer reflects a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder knows the children well, plans for their individual needs effectively and monitors their progress in partnership with parents. Parents are regularly informed of the learning taking place and how they can facilitate this at home. 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. For instance, she kept in touch with families and shared resources via online media. She has made changes to her practice to reduce the risk of infection. For example, she has increased the need for handwashing and parents do not enter the home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They speak positively of her and say that she is 'very thorough and extremely knowledgeable.' Parents say they 'wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.' Parents share their opinions and make recommendations to further improve the setting. n The childminder promotes children's confidence and independence consistently. For example, she encourages children to hang up their coats and pour their own drinks. n The childminder plans effectively for the children's next steps in learning. She provides a broad range of learning experiences based upon the children's interests. Children use a range of resources to practise their fine motor control. The childminder uses her good teaching skills to build on children's learning in other areas. For example, she supports children to learn the sound animals make when sharing a book together. n The childminder organises outings to provide new and enjoyable experiences for

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need to do better?

the children. These include visits to the park and the woodlands to support

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need to do better?

4 April 2022 current learning and teaches the children how to be safe. n The childminder helps children to learn about equality, diversity and inclusion well. For example, she uses a variety of books, photos and role play resources. Furthermore, each child has a book with photos of their family which they share and discuss. n The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She implements a healthy eating policy and helps children to learn about oral health, including teeth brushing at the setting. The childminder has strict hygiene practices and supports children in learning how to prevent the transmission of germs. Each child has their own towel to dry their hands after washing. n The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts and language, using words such as, 'biggest' and 'smallest.' When children play, she provides a commentary and models counting.

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n Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder encourages the children to make choices about which book they would like to read. She engages children through the use of actions and songs. The childminder models vocabulary, however she sometimes refers to the children and herself in the third person. This does not enable children to hear and develop their own language skills as well as possible.

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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, such as 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 when on outings.

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should:

n increase opportunities to role model language to help children to develop their speaking skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558856 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190167 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Exmouth, Devon. She offers care from 8am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday, all year round. The setting is called 'Little Eagles Montessori.' The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 was 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

4 April 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

4 April 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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