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 very happy in this childminder's care. They make good friends and have strong bonds with the childminder. Children smile and laugh. They have supportive cuddles when they feel overwhelmed. They are guided to be independent. Children take off and then count their outdoor shoes. They have access to a variety of toys and activities. For example, they enjoy playing with a fire-service activity area. They explore farm animals, their names and the noises they make as they play with the toy farm. Younger children enjoy crawling and exploring the environment. Children are confident in conversation and have lovely interactions with the childminder. They know their opinions matter. Children are gaining a sense of their own uniqueness.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a home from home for the children. They celebrate special moments together. For example, they have cake and a tea party when it is a child's birthday. They regularly go on trips out to places like the local woods and library. They meet with another childminder and the children in her care to promote social development. Children enjoy running in a local playing field. They develop good physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a well-planned curriculum that focuses on children's interests. She supports children to make progress across all areas of learning. The childminder offers activities that are appealing and relevant. She knows the children in her care and carefully plans next steps for each child. Children make good progress in learning and development. However, the childminder sometimes misses opportunities to support the children's fine motor skills, in particular by using tools, including pencils and crayons. n The childminder supports the children in understanding and expressing their feelings and emotions. Children behave well. They are beginning to be aware of the impact their behaviour has on others. The childminder supports children to share and take turns. For example, older children wait patiently and give younger children time to look at the pictures in a book before the childminder

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need to do better?

reads it. Children have good manners. They are kind and respectful. The childminder supports children to be curious learners. They engage in their play and concentrate well. n Children are confident communicators and happy to explain what they know and what they can do. They enjoy games, such as recognising and finding toy animals that the childminder asks them to find. The childminder has created a good focus on children's language and communication. She has lovely conversations with the children. The childminder reads to the children often. She reads books like 'Playtime with Sophie' and 'Sophie has a busy day' while

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need to do better?

22 November 2022 children cuddle her. They enjoy listening to stories and chatting about what happens in the book. The childminder links books to the children's previous learning and individual experiences. The childminder introduces new words like 'texture', 'soft' and 'hard'. This extends the children's vocabulary. She explains what an alarm clock is and what it is for. Children have time to think and respond to questions. n The childminder has strong links with parents and carers. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They are positive about the updates they receive from the childminder. The childminder acts with integrity to ensure children receive the best care. She evaluates well overall but misses opportunities to be more reflective about those aspects of her practice that will help her move her provision forward. n The childminder explains to the children what will be happening next. Children

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know what is expected of them and can prepare for the next stage in the routine. For example, they are happy to help clear away toys before snack time. The childminder encourages and supports children to make healthy food choices. Children enjoy healthy mid-morning snacks, such a fruit and water. She supports them to understand what foods are good for our bodies and which should be eaten in moderation.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her knowledge and understanding of the signs that may suggest a child is at risk of suffering abuse, neglect or harm. She is confident in the procedures to follow and who to contact to ensure children are safe. The childminder has created suitable safeguarding arrangements to keep children safe. She conducts risk assessments to help her make sure her home and outdoor areas are safe.

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should:

n review strategies to support children's fine motor skills, with particular regard to extending the use of small tools and mark-making devices n extend self-reflection to focus more sharply on the quality of teaching and improve the impact on children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452716 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10235948 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Fremington, near Barnstaple. She provides care from 7am to 6pm on weekdays for 47 weeks of the year.

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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 inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in her home. n The inspector read feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

22 November 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

22 November 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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