Childminder in Devon

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children show excitement and enthusiasm in this childminder's warm and welcoming home. They all make excellent progress from their starting points and exceed in all levels of their development. Younger children have a strong understanding and can follow complex instructions with ease. Older children learn new vocabulary, such as 'clockwise and anticlockwise' as they turn the handle of an apple peeler. All children talk about how the equipment works and of the spiral shape the apple peel makes. They discuss how 'yummy' it tastes when baked in an oven.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have an exceptional understanding of mathematics. They talk about 'subitising', where they can identify how many strawberries are in a group without counting them. The childminder talks to children about how many they can see and how they see it. For instance, children tell the childminder that they can see five strawberries as 'three and two'. The childminder extends this by encouraging children to find other ways to see five, such as 'four and one' and 'five ones'. Children expertly use their new-found knowledge in different contexts, such as when playing.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are highly respectful towards one another and their environment. They understand the need to share toys with their peers. Children learn to look after their newly hatched butterflies. They independently cut up fruit and provide it to the butterflies, so they have the nectar they require to grow.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about improving her knowledge to benefit children and their families. Following recent training around brain development, the childminder has developed her understanding about 'episodic and semantic memory'. She helps children to recall past events, experiences and facts. She confidently shares this information with parents to ensure consistency in children's learning. n Children are highly independent learners. They persevere when trying to put on clothes that are inside out until they succeed. Children confidently lay the table for snacks and meals and tidy away toys when they have finished with them. They know to wash their hands before eating to prevent them from getting poorly. Children use their individually named flannels to clean their faces and dry their hands. n Parents comment on how the childminder has been 'instrumental' in developing their children's skills and knowledge. They state how she 'exceeds their

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expectations' and is passionate, energetic and patient. Children bring in photographs from home each week to share their experiences with the

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3 August 2022 childminder. She uses these to support children's communication and language skills and to utilise ideas within her curriculum to help build on what children already know. n Children develop a love of the natural world. They use scissors to cut leaves and twigs from the childminder's garden to create a life cycle of a butterfly. They confidently divide their paper plates in half and then quarters, using strong mathematical language. They develop excellent imagination skills as they use white rice as butterfly eggs and different shaped pasta to represent caterpillars and their chrysalides. They attach their pasta to the foliage they have obtained from the garden and specifically recap on the life cycle. n The childminder ensures children understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children complete a 'daily mile' and take regular outings. The childminder promotes 'bilateral coordination', where she encourages children to take part in

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activities that involve using both sides of the body to develop their core muscles and stability. The childminder also provides children with nutritious meals, using produce that children have grown or purchased from the local farm shop. n Children are consistently encouraged to voice their own views and opinions. The childminder asks them for their feedback after activities to help her improve the education she provides for them. Children confidently talk about what they enjoy and of new ideas she could implement. n The childminder ensures all children have equal opportunities to access all activities. She is confident to challenge any gender or stereotypical behaviours. The childminder embraces children as unique individuals. Her ethos is to 'fill up children's backpacks with the awe and wonder of the world' through highly stimulating and rich experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They inform visitors of the fire drill when they enter, and which exits to use in the event of an emergency. They know to hold the banister as they walk down the stairs. They understand any potential dangers relating to equipment, and use these very carefully to ensure their welfare. Children wear high-visibility clothing with the childminder's contact details on when out of her home, so they can be easily found if they become lost. The childminder values children's welfare highly. She has a strong understanding of child protection procedures and when a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is confident in following her safeguarding procedures should the need arise, to protect children's safety and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442710 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10235678 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Yealmpton, Devon. Care is available to children from Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, with overnight care where required. The childminder receives free early education funding for children aged three years. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n Children spoke with the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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