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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are well cared for by the childminder and her assistants. They are safe and secure and enjoy playing with the activities on offer in this spacious home. Babies receive warm and loving interactions which ensure they settle quickly and have their needs met thoroughly. The childminder's assistant cuddles and feeds babies as she follows their routine. Toddlers enjoy exploring the role-play kitchen. They post pretend fruit and vegetables into containers. The childminder talks to them as they play, encouraging them to be independent.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress as the childminder has a well-structured curriculum. She organises it to support their development and follow their interests. She uses her experience and knowledge of child development to offer activities that meet each child's needs. For example, children explore a dark den with sensory-light toys. Babies gaze in wonder at the patterns of lights. Toddlers touch, feel and explore light up toys. They pick up the light up balls and throw them gently, fascinated at the light effects. Children behave well, as the childminder consistently reinforces the rules of the setting, such as when a toddler wants to cuddle a baby. The childminder reminds them to use gentle hands. She praises them as they follow her guidance.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good communication and language skills. Both the childminder and her assistant model words as toddlers play. For example, a toddler is scooping cereal from a tub into containers. The assistant counts out the number of scoops she needs to fill the container. The childminder labels shapes in the tub, such as circles for the shape of the cereal. Children learn new rhymes and enjoy singing them throughout the day. However, activities are not always targeted effectively to support children to learn new words rapidly. n Children enjoy playing in the garden. They develop their physical skills. They run about, negotiating space, ride in play cars and climb and slide. They help grow fruit, such as strawberries, which helps them to learn about life cycles. Children go on regular trips to the local parks and get plenty of fresh air. They have healthy snacks provided by the childminder. They have access to their drink

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cups from home so they keep hydrated. n Children develop their confidence well. This is because the childminder and her assistant are nearby to help and praise them as they learn new skills. For example, as a toddler is learning to walk, they step towards the sofa, and the childminder encourages and praises them as they take another step. Likewise, two toddlers are wanting the same car outside. The childminder encourages them to share and take turns. They manage to do this and are very pleased when she warmly applauds them. Children follow the routine well, as they know

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12 September 2022 what is expected of them. n Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents praise the service the childminder offers. They value the communication that the childminder shares with them. Parents know what activities their child are taking part in and know what their next steps are. However, parents are not always aware of the policies of the setting. This includes the healthy eating policy. The childminder does not always ensure that children are provided with balanced and nutritious meals. This could have an impact on their development. n The childminder has good working relationships with local settings. Some children share their time between the childminder and the other settings. The childminder ensures that these settings receive regular reports for each child. This ensures they work collaboratively with the child's next steps. She works well with outside agencies to support children's development, if needed. The

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childminder attends meetings to support good outcomes for each child. n The childminder supports her assistants to develop their practice. They are currently working towards a level 3 early years and childcare qualification. This will improve their knowledge of child development. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends training courses to further develop her knowledge and skills. She shares actions plans with the assistants, and together they strive to improve outcomes for all the children in their setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she and her two assistants have up-to-date knowledge to keep children safe from harm. They attend regular safeguarding training and understand their duty to protect children. They can identify signs of all types of abuse, including radicalisation and the grooming of children to traffic goods. They know how to safely report any concerns to protect children. The childminder and her assistants regularly risk assess to ensure children are safe in the home and on outings. The childminder carries out effective suitability checks on both her assistants. This ensures their ongoing suitability to work with children.

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should:

n ensure children receive healthier meals and drinks throughout the day to further support their well-being and development n offer further opportunities for children to learn new words more rapidly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484359 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10231958 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 18 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Barnstaple, Devon. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She receives government early years funding for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. She works with two assistants, and she has a relevant early years 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder's assistant spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n Parents and grandparents 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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12 September 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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