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 and settled in the care of the childminder, her co- childminder and their assistant. Children benefit from a wide curriculum. They excitedly talk to one another as they enjoy a broad range of exciting activities which are based on their interests. They learn about the natural world, such as why the scales on some pine cones are open and others are closed. Children behave extremely well. They form positive relationships with one another and the adults who care for them. Children feel secure because the childminder gathers information from parents about their individual needs and follows their routines from home. This helps to provide consistency for children.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and develop good independence skills. They have high self-esteem as the childminder uses praise effectively to build on children's confidence and self-worth.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder closed for a short time. She has always maintained a good two-way flow of communication between herself and the parents. This helps parents to feel involved in their children's learning and keeps them updated about their progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance and benefits of learning outside and offers children a wide range of experiences outdoors. They ride on wheeled vehicles, racing against one another as they go down the slope. They learn how to move their legs to gather momentum to use a slide, developing good physical skills. n The childminder knows the children well. She introduces colours and numbers as the children play, to build on their knowledge and understanding. For example, children sort pine cones by size and confidently count them, using numbers over 20. Children have opportunities to begin to recognise their written name and explore the meaning of words as they listen to stories. However, the childminder does not provide many opportunities for older children to begin to link sounds to letters, to develop their literacy skills further. n Children develop a keen interest in books and stories. The childminder ensures

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that books are easily accessible. Children enjoy listening to the 'book of the week'. The childminder introduces words such as 'fierce' as she talks about the characters in the story to build on children's vocabulary. n The childminder encourages good turn-taking. Children take it in turns to choose a laminated heart-shaped piece of card from a basket, and the childminder reads the text written on it. The childminder tells the children that they are a 'good friend' or a 'good helper'. She supports them to learn that they are all different

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2 February 2023 but all special, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem successfully. n Children develop a good understanding of the importance of being active and keeping themselves healthy. They learn about good oral hygiene. They use toothbrushes to clean laminated pictures of teeth and listen to stories about the tooth fairy. However, handwashing routines are not as effective as they could be in preventing the spread of infection. n The childminder, together with her co-childminder, regularly reviews the provision and looks at different ideas to extend children's opportunities. They constantly change and improve things to support children's learning. For example, there is a strong focus on developing children's independence. Children independently choose from a wide range of resources and activities, which helps them to have a 'can-do' attitude to learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of good partnership working with

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parents. Parents comment that their children have come on 'leaps and bounds' and recognise their children have developed in confidence. Parents appreciate how the childminder and her co-childminder support children to develop skills and prepare them successfully for school. n The childminder is a good role model for the children. She is kind and caring in her approach and sets a good example. As a result, children follow her lead, and their behaviour is good. Children show acts of kindness towards one another. For example, older children find a cushion for younger children to sit on when listening to a story.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding. She can recognise the signs or symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the reporting procedure to follow. She completes risk assessments on the environment to identify and minimise hazards effectively. This helps to ensure that the children have a safe and suitable place to learn and play.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for older children to link sounds to letters n develop further ways to support children's understanding of good handwashing procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498622 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10277079 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 12 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Newton Abbot, Devon. She offers flexible hours throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with a co- childminder and 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder, her co-childminder and their assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed parents' feedback and took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

2 February 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

2 February 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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