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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very content and positively thrive. The childminder nurtures and supports each child incredibly well. She has designed a brilliantly sequenced and ambitious curriculum. This ensures children achieve their maximum potential. She expertly supports each child to progress in all activities. For example, a three-year- old carefully tries to draw a picture of a farm. The childminder knowledgeably supports them to think about what they learned about the farm last week and recall colours, such as blue for the sky and green for the fields. A two-year-old recalls the sheep pictures they created the week before and the sounds sheep make. Another child has a go at holding a pen and the childminder sensitively supports them to use their pincer grip. They persevere and make purposeful marks. They are proud of their success and beam with pride as she praises them.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave incredibly well. They are very polite, for instance saying 'excuse me' before asking for something. The childminder supports two-year-olds to manage their feelings and behaviour. When they start to disagree about whose turn it is on the truck, she skilfully reminds them that it is kind to wait. She praises them warmly when they share and take turns calmly. Children feel very safe and secure as they trust the childminder to support them.

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n Children rapidly learn new words. The childminder expertly narrates children's play, models new words and explains why things need to happen. For example, children use a knife to cut their fruit for snack time. The childminder asks if they can remember why they need to use knives safely. She helps them recall that they are sharp and may cut them. n The childminder has designed a supportive routine for the children. They follow it calmly and exceptionally well. Children know the childminder's expectations and behave incredibly well. Children develop and enjoy a love of stories as part of their routine. They enjoy reading familiar stories, finishing off sentences and recalling the main events of the stories to support their early literacy skills. They laugh as they sing rhymes, taking it in turns to name the animals in 'Old Macdonald had a farm'. n The childminder comprehensively ensures that children develop excellent

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mathematical knowledge. She helps them to count during snack time. They point to numbers on number lines as they count beyond 10. Children later count cars as they play, posting them down ramps. Children explore space and measure when they play with sand and water in the garden. The childminder skilfully describes the properties of shapes as she shows children triangles. She uses innovative methods to ensure their knowledge is secure by asking non- verbal children to find another triangle in the room.

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13 September 2022 n Children develop an excellent awareness of healthy lifestyles. They help plant and grow fruit and vegetables in the childminder's allotment. They gather these for healthy snacks and talk about why fruit and vegetables are vital for their bodies. Children go for local walks learning about the world around them. The childminder encourages them to have excellent observational skills. She helps them look for signs of Autumn, showing them fallen leaves and changes in colour. n The childminder ensures children have rich experiences of the world. She takes them on regular outings to farms, garden centres, beaches and parks. She helps them to develop their confidence and knowledge. Children then take part in activities that help them to remember what they have learned. For example, making collage pictures of places they have visited. n The childminder and her co-minder have excellent partnerships with parents.

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Parents share how much their children have learned and developed. Parents receive regular communication from the childminder about activities children have taken part in and what their next steps are. Parents praise the childminder for meeting children's individual health and care needs exceptionally well. n The childminder is very reflective and ambitious. She works closely with her co- minder to develop her practice and improve learning outcomes for children. They form development plans and identify training needs. For example, the childminder is currently working towards a level 3 early years qualification to further improve her already excellent knowledge of child development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her duty to safeguard children. She attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She can recognise signs of potential harm and knows all categories of abuse. She works closely with her co-minder if concerns arise and knows to refer to the relevant agencies when necessary. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children are safe in the home and on outings. The childminder has effective systems in place to ensure the ongoing suitability of assistants to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539822 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10208661 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 12 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She co-minds with another childminder in the co-minder's home in Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon. The service operates from 8.00am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year. The co-minder receives free early years funding for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. The childminder is currently training towards a relevant level 3 childminding 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. 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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