Childminder in Devon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They quickly settle and are eager to engage with the exciting activities. The childminder plans her environment and activities extremely well so that children explore and benefit from an extensive range of experiences. She knows how to motivate children's development through following their interests, while ensuring that she challenges them further to extend their knowledge and skills. For example, older children enjoy using the role-play library and demonstrate their understanding of what happens there. The childminder encourages them to set the clock to opening time and supports them very effectively to recognise numbers. Children have good opportunities to recall and remember their previous learning and make links in their different experiences. For example, children enjoy stories about a dentist and then use the book again in another activity to embed their knowledge further. The

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The provision is good

childminder provides strong support for children's language and communication skills. She models words effectively for young children and has lively discussions with the older ones. For example, she helps children to recall new words, such as 'plaque', and children comment that it makes their teeth yellow. The childminder engages children in explaining about their experiences when going to the dentist and they recall that they used special toothpaste to make their teeth shiny white.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an ambitious curriculum and has high expectations of what the children can achieve. Children develop an extensive vocabulary and a thirst for knowledge. The childminder helps children to make predications and test out their ideas. She gives them good explanations as to what 'predicting' means. For example, children consider what will happen when they mix different colours and thoroughly enjoy finding out the results. Young children enjoy sensory and exploration experiences. However, the childminder does not use all occasions to help older children to identify cause and effect, such as the impact of the wind blowing. n The childminder provides an inclusive environment and ensures that she plans for each child's different needs. For example, all children enjoy colouring. Older children write their names and sound out the letters, and young children are fascinated by the marks they make. Young children persevere and are extremely

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proud of their achievements. For example, the childminder demonstrates to them how to put a lid on a felt-tip pen and how to take it off again. She encourages them effectively as she says, 'Keep pulling, you can do it.' Children practise and laugh when they succeed, which demonstrates their delight at their triumphs. n Children enjoy being physically active. For example, young children independently explore how they can move ride-on toys, climb through tunnels,

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9 May 2022 and get in and out of a wooden boat. Children develop good control and coordination. The childminder provides children with effective equipment to keep themselves safe, such as goggles when doing experiments. However, she does not use all opportunities to help older children to identify risks and consider what they need to do to keep themselves safe. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They have formed positive relationships with each other and the childminder. The childminder skilfully helps children to understand their emotions and encourages them to celebrate each other's achievements. Children have very high levels of confidence and are curious and extremely secure. They maintain concentration and are very active learners. n The childminder enables children to become independent learners. She supports them successfully with doing as much as they can for themselves. For example, children use tools to select fruits, count the number of pieces and place them in

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a liquidiser. They get milk from the fridge and turn the machine on to make smoothies for their snack. Babies learn to feed themselves and manage a cup for drinking. n The childminder has a clear ambition to provide high-quality care. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills and constantly reviews her practice. For example, she has changed her planning and found that children get more engrossed in their learning through their own fascinations. The childminder works closely with parents and they are extremely positive about the childminder and her provision. They confirm the good sharing of information, including with other settings children attend. Parents are very grateful to the childminder for quickly identifying where they can support their children further or seek additional professional help.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she carries out good risk assessments and keeps children safe on and off her premises. She attends training and keeps herself up to date with safeguarding practices. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about children's welfare. This includes an awareness of wider aspects of safeguarding, such as radicalisation and internet safety. The childminder knows how to protect children from adults who may be a risk to children. She maintains her paediatric first-aid qualification and a good supply of first-aid equipment.

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should:

n help older children to think about cause and effect to extend their understanding of the world further

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should:

9 May 2022 n provide greater support for older children to identify and learn to manage risks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579539 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10237427 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Exminster, Devon. She operates from Monday to Thursday during term time only. The childminder holds an education degree. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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 spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through letters left for the inspection, and the inspector talked to children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions at convenient times. n The inspector sampled documentation and assessed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding children.

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Inspection activities

9 May 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

9 May 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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