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 share stimulating and nurturing relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children are happy and settled and engage enthusiastically with adults as they play with a wide range of resources, inside and outdoors. The childminder has high expectations of children. She praises them and they behave very well. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills, for example, by singing songs and sharing books. Younger children are supported in developing their independence skills, for example, by collecting their lunch box and water bottle at lunchtime. Older children are prepared for starting school by learning the sounds letters make and how to recognise their name.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum that offers a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder knows the children well, plans for their individual needs effectively and frequently monitors their progress in partnership with parents. Parents receive regular updates about their children's next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their development. The childminder arranges personalised visits for the parents and their children before they start with her. This helps her to cater for their individual needs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has supported children and parents well during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, she kept in touch and shared home learning with families when the setting was closed. Furthermore, she uses single-use towels, and parents do not enter the home to help to reduce the risk of infection and keep children safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong working relationships with parents. She communicates with them daily. They speak positively of her and say that she provides a welcoming and supportive environment. Parents feel that their children are learning well. They say that they highly recommend the setting. n The childminder helps children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She teaches them about good oral and physical health. For example, the children use resources to learn about the importance of good oral health. Children are physically active at the setting, engaging in yoga, dancing and physical education sessions. n The childminder plans trips and outings to support children in their understanding of the world. For example, they often visit the beach, park and farm. This enables children to be physically active, learn new vocabulary and learn about the world around them. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure that she is well prepared for outings and to minimise

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need to do better?

risks to children. n Children learn about cultural diversity through the use of specific resources and

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14 September 2022 celebrations. For example, children celebrate festivals and learn about different cultures through visits to the library, new activities and resources and trying new foods. n The childminder promotes children's confidence and independence consistently. For example, she enables children to make choices about what it is they play with. However, on occasions, opportunities are missed to support younger children with their engagement and concentration levels. n The childminder and her assistants use their good teaching skills to model speaking and listening. They use questions to assess children's understanding. However, opportunities to teach children specific mathematical vocabulary to further their understanding are sometimes missed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and assistants have a good knowledge of child protection issues and are clear about their role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular reading. The childminder and assistants knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She manages risks to children effectively by carrying out frequent risk assessments.

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should:

n extend children's mathematical development even further n support younger children to develop their engagement and concentration skills more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459758 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10236104 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 18 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Feniton, Devon. She provides care Monday to Friday, all year round. She works with two assistants. The setting is called 'Melissa's Childcare.' The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-olds.

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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 gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She talked about children's learning and progress and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector spoke to carers and read feedback from parents to gain their views about the childminder. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including first-aid certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

14 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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Inspection activities

14 September 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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