Childminder in Devon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the early years curriculum. She knows how to plan a range of activities for different-aged children to keep them engaged and motivated to learn. She explains how she will meet children's individual needs and interests to support their development. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide a consistent two-way flow of information. She will identify and support children where needed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder understands her role in protecting children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of when children's welfare may be at risk and knows how to contact the local safeguarding partners. The childminder attends child protection training and discusses this with her assistant to ensure children safety.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is alert to risks within her home and in the school club where she works. She is confident to identify and minimise potential hazards and reviews her policies regularly. The childminder renews her public liability insurance annually. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of child development. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder attends regular first-aid training to ensure she is confident to attend to any medical emergencies. n The childminder describes how she will help children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She has plans to provide nutritious snacks and physical opportunities for children to engage with, both inside and outside. n The childminder explains how she will promote positive behaviour by helping children to understand rules and boundaries, turn taking and having an awareness of others' needs. She describes how a 'buddy' system will enable

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This provision meets requirements

children to have a supportive friend when needed.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2609226 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10263093 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 5 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in October 2020 and lives in Teignmouth, Devon. She operates Monday to Friday before school from 7am to 8.30am and after school from 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only. The childminder provides care between her home and Our Lady and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Primary School. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and works with an assistant.

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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 to the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder discussed how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2023 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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12 January 2023 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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