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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children share very nurturing and sensitive relationships with the childminder. She is extremely attentive to their needs, has high expectations and children behaved well. Children are emotionally secure and enjoy sitting with the childminder to share stories or to seek comfort when tired. Children engage enthusiastically as they play with a wide range of resources. The childminder helps the children to develop their communication and language skills very well. For example, she shares stories and children show enjoyment as they read along with her, calling out key words. Children are very familiar with popular tales and ask for them to be read, choosing from the generous selection on offer. Younger children learn new vocabulary and older children answer questions to further develop their knowledge of concepts. For example, the childminder talks to the children about where particular animals live.

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The provision is good

Children engage and focus on their learning well. Younger children demonstrate very good levels of concentration and involvement. Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder arranges personalised visits for parents and their children before they start with her. This helps her to cater for their individual needs and preferences.

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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 with families and shared home learning activities. Furthermore, she increased the frequency of hand washing and cleaning of resources. Children have their own towels to prevent the transmission of germs and parents do not enter the home to help reduce the risk of infection and keep children safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice very well and identifies where she can make further improvements. She continually improves her practice by attending courses, to develop her understanding in other areas of child development and special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children learn about cultural diversity through the use of specific stories, resources and celebrations. For example, she uses well-known stories to teach children about different ways of living in other countries. Children learn about festivals and cultures through activities and visits to the library. n The childminder plans trips and outings to support children in their physical development and understanding of the world. For example, they attend a toddler group, gymnastics club and visit the donkey sanctuary. This enables children to be physically active as well as socialise with children their own age. n The childminder knows the children well and she plans activities based on

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need to do better?

11 January 2023 children's interests. She plans for children's next steps in learning and monitors their progress carefully. She communicates with parents daily via conversations, the use of a communication book and the sharing of photos. The childminder has identified the need to share more information about children's next steps in learning and how parents can facilitate this at home to provide consistency in their development. n Parents are extremely positive about the strong working relationships the childminder has with them. They speak very positively of her and say that she is, 'patient', 'kind' and has 'excellent relationships' with the children. Parents are happy with the learning and progress their children make. They describe the setting as being a 'home-from-home' environment. Parents are very satisfied with their childcare experience. n The childminder provides a curriculum that offers a wide range of learning

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need to do better?

experiences. Children use a wide range of resources to practise their fine motor control and the childminder uses her good teaching skills to encourage children's mathematical development. For example, older children enjoy counting as they jump on numbers chalked on the path. The childminder plans and provides for younger children to develop their next steps in learning. However, at times, older children dominate the conversation and activity. As a consequence, younger children do not make as much progress as they could.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date, through methods such as regular training. The childminder knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She understands the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder helps children to manage risks effectively, for example, she carries out frequent fire alarm drills and reminds children how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n help parents to further support their child's learning at home n provide further opportunities for younger children to respond and engage during activities to support their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119101 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10263715 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Honiton, Devon. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged three and four years old.

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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 parents and read feedback to gain their views about the childminder. n A range of documentation was reviewed, including qualification certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder 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

11 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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Inspection activities

11 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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