Childminder in Plymouth

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 comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. They develop secure bonds with the childminder from the start, which gives them the confidence to explore the inviting environment and activities. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and provides regular cuddles and reassurance.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a high priority on children's social and emotional development. She takes time to explain and model how to share and take turns with popular toys. Children understand the childminder's expectations for good behaviour and know that it is kind to help others. They willingly help each other with tasks, such as tidying up toys. Older children are particularly considerate to the younger children and show pride in everyone's achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum provides children with a wide range of interesting and creative experiences. She focuses on what children are interested in, to support their learning and development. For example, they all enjoy exploring play dough, which strengthens their small-muscle skills as they roll and squeeze the dough. Children develop their individual creativity and enjoy their imaginative play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare. Children benefit from her positive attitude to her role. For example, the childminder regularly builds on her knowledge through training courses and research. This helps her to continually improve the service she provides for children and families. n Children are confident communicators. Older children talk with self-assurance to visitors about their favourite toys and activities. They speak clearly and demonstrate that they know a wide vocabulary. The childminder continually encourages younger children to express themselves and learn new words. They make good progress as she demonstrates how to put words together to make a complete sentence. n Children take part in all activities with enthusiasm. The childminder encourages their mathematical development through counting as they look at books, for example. However, she misses some opportunities to extend children's

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understanding of concepts such as shapes and measures in their play. n The childminder helps children to learn about different people and communities. She has a variety of resources that reflect other cultures, such as books, and children celebrate religious festivals throughout the year. The childminder ensures that children take part in experiences that help them to feel part of the wider community. For example, children attend local playgroups and events in the local area.

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need to do better?

9 June 2022 n The childminder skilfully organises the daily routines to support children's physical health and well-being. For example, children benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor physical play. They follow good hygiene routines and learn to wash their hands before mealtimes. The childminder manages children's needs well. She ensures that children have opportunities to rest and relax when they need to. The childminder is extremely attentive, and children feel cared for and valued. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say that they are 'extremely happy' with the care their children receive. Parents comment favourably about the 'happy and positive environment' and feel that their children are doing well. Overall, the childminder communicates effectively with parents and finds out about children's interests and needs when they start to attend. However, she does not continually ensure that all parents contribute what children are

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achieving at home, to fully promote continuity in their learning. n The childminder forms effective links with other providers and local schools. For example, she talks to nursery staff where children also attend to ensure that they work consistently together to support children's development. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders, and children enjoy a wider range of activities. They benefit from socialising with a larger group of children and extended opportunities to make friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is clear about local child protection procedures. She completes training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if there is an allegation about herself or another household member. She supervises children meticulously and makes sure that her home is safe and secure.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to encourage children to explore mathematical concepts and extend their mathematical vocabulary n continue to encourage parents to share children's achievements at home to fully develop a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2568291 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10238741 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years teacher qualification.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector reviewed a range of the childminder's documents, including the childminder's qualifications and training certificates. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback and talked to children and considered their experiences. n The childminder and the inspector had discussions at relevant points during the inspection. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help to evaluate the quality of education.

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Inspection activities

9 June 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 June 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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