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 thrive in the childminder's nurturing and homely environment. They settle quickly into the childminder's care. Children benefit from the childminder's continuation of their home routines, which helps them to feel secure and content.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely confident in the home. Older children independently move between indoors and outdoors, as the childminder encourages a love of being outside. They select from the wide range of activities and resources on offer to support their learning. Children are curious and motivated to explore, as the childminder provides opportunities that are well matched to their individual learning styles. Consequently, children make good progress in their development.

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The provision is good

Children build strong relationships with the childminder. They respond to her skilful interactions in their play. For instance, they laugh with delight as she sprinkles sand onto their bare feet as part of sensory exploration. They enjoy cuddles when they are tired and begin to learn how to care for their friends with her support. For example, they learn to use 'kind and gentle hands'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder facilitates children's development well through a wide range of experiences linked to their individual learning styles. She works closely alongside children and provides skilful interactions to support their play. She uses individual learning plans and observations to check children's progress and set further challenges. n The childminder places high priority on supporting children's communication and language development. She consistently encourages back-and-forth interactions and models language well so that children hear the correct pronunciation of words. This helps children to build their vocabulary and become confident communicators. Children enthusiastically use props and join in singing sessions as well as making their thoughts known through words and vocalisations. n Children learn the skills they need to behave, with considered support from the childminder. She knows when young children need distracting and uses

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resources, such as bubbles, to redirect their attention successfully. The childminder uses interesting props to help children learn to share and take turns, such as during singing sessions. However, she does not always make enough use of opportunities to help children extend their skills to begin to care for resources and the environment. For example, she does not consistently encourage children to put toys away once they have finished with them. n The childminder reviews the quality of experiences and how well children are learning effectively. She uses this information well to ensure that this aspect of her provision achieves good outcomes.

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13 June 2022 n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books from an early age. She introduces them to storytelling through singing songs and uses books as additional learning support for other activities, such as drawing. Children independently access books. They know how to use them as they turn pages, point to pictures and press buttons to create sounds. n When the childminder's first-aid certificate expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, she undertook first-aid training, which she understood updated her qualification. Unfortunately, the course she accessed does not fully meet the required standard. However, she does demonstrate a clear knowledge of actions to take in an emergency as well as in relation to managing minor injuries. In addition, as soon as she became aware of the qualification status, she immediately booked onto a further course to resolve the situation. Therefore, any potential impact on children is minimised.

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n The childminder encourages a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious snacks, reminds children to take regular drinks and promotes lots of physical play both indoors and outdoors. Children show extremely good levels of physical development. They learn to manage risks as they confidently climb unaided and balance with skill and control using resources such as a wobble board. n Parents value how closely the childminder works with them to help children settle quickly and gain confidence in her care. Detailed information-sharing enables parents to play an active part in continuing their children's development at home. Parents state that the individual play plans help them to fully understand what the childminder is teaching the children each term.

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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 and symptoms that may indicate children are at risk from abuse from a wide range of aspects, including the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. The childminder has clear processes to report any concerns to the appropriate authorities. She carries out regular risk assessments and maintains a safe and clean environment for children to explore. Children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe, with gentle reminders from the childminder, such as not to climb on chairs and to remain seated while they are eating.

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Due date

maintain an appropriate paediatric first- aid qualification at all times. 26/08/2022

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should:

n extend opportunities to teach children how to care for their environment and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561315 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10190819 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and is located in Exeter, Devon. She offers care every weekday from 8am until 6pm. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the setting through written accounts to the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 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

13 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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