Childminder in Torbay

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 develop close bonds with this calm and caring childminder. Babies cuddle into her for comfort and smile when she is near. They begin to develop the confidence to explore and are inquisitive, particularly in sensory activities. Children learn about letters and words as part of their play. For example, they find them in egg boxes, on lollipop sticks and on pebbles. Mathematical skills, such as counting, measuring and recognising shapes, are part of the children's everyday activities.

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The provision is good

Children spend a great deal of time outdoors. They have regular opportunities to play in the safe garden, where they develop their physical skills pushing themselves on ride-on toys. Babies listen carefully as the childminder reads stories in the outdoor play tent. Children plant seeds to learn about growth and healthy eating. They learn about the natural world on trips to the zoo and local country park. Behaviour is good at all times.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes a love of music. Children delight in taking part in action nursery rhymes, such as 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat', as they play with her. She helps children to explore making different sounds with musical instruments. They take part in weekly music groups where they learn new songs and dance to the music. Children develop respect and interest in those of a different background and age while attending music sessions at a local care home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops children's independence and confidence. She ensures even the youngest children are able to choose their own activities in the well- organised play area. She supports children of all ages in using open cups to drink water and in cutting fruit for their snack. Older children help to set the table for lunchtime. In addition, they regularly watch plays and take part in workshops at the local primary school. This helps older children to become more confident in a school environment. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder has a strong vision for how she wants the children to learn. She encourages them to develop their imaginations through play with everyday objects which can be used for a variety of different purposes. Older children develop their creative skills, for example, through using conkers and pine cones to create pictures of people. The childminder enhances activities by talking to

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children about their emotions and how these can be shown in the pictures they make. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and the educational requirements of the early years foundation stage. She recognises the next steps for children and puts out toys to support these. For example, she

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need to do better?

13 January 2023 provides a basket of sensory objects, including different brushes, for babies to play with. However, some activities she provides miss out the smaller steps of learning that a child requires and consequently do not always meet their needs as well as they could. n Parents are appreciative of the service the childminder provides and the information she shares with them. The childminder sends daily updates by secure social media and completes detailed sheets on children's next steps across the year. She supports parents with their children's development at home, for example promoting oral hygiene routines. Partnerships with the parents of children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND) are particularly strong. n The childminder is diligent in keeping up to date with her own professional development and identifies areas for further training. She has good links with other professionals and provides good support for the children in her care, for

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example in speech and language. She uses new knowledge to develop her teaching and further support children with SEND. n The childminder develops children's vocabulary well. She regularly sings nursery rhymes, reads a variety of books and introduces new words to the children as part of their play. For example, she displays and talks to the children about new words as they play with a 'gloopy' mixture. Babies happily babble and practise new words. Children are well supported in developing their speech, particularly in learning to say sounds correctly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very good knowledge of a range of safeguarding issues. She is very clear about how to record and report concerns, including what do if a complaint is made about her. She keeps up to date with safeguarding training and undertakes additional courses regularly, such as 'Prevent' duty training. The childminder carries out risk assessments throughout the day, both in her home and when out and about. When necessary, she uses a range of safety measures in her home to keep children safe, such as child locks on doors and baby gates.

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should:

n refine the planning of the curriculum to ensure smaller steps are put in place so children make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487199 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 10265275 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 3 Date of previous inspection 31 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives with her family in Paignton, Devon. She is open all year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 5pm. She currently receives funding for free 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provider the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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