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

The children eagerly enter the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They build highly positive relationships with the childminder, and she offers children a secure and caring environment. The childminder builds her curriculum around children's developmental needs and interests. Children are engaged by the activities she offers. They squeal in amazement at plants that are growing from seeds they have planted. They are engrossed as they observe caterpillars. They are keen to explain that the caterpillar is going to go to sleep in a cocoon before turning into a butterfly.

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The provision is good

Children are highly independent and motivated learners. Older children learn how to butter their own toast and use knives to cut this into halves. Young children and babies are keen to copy their older friends. They put on their coats and say, 'I do it', to the childminder, who supports children when needed. Children retell stories and use their imaginations to make up new ones, which they enjoy sharing with their friends. Children develop their coordination and muscle control during daily outdoor play. Older children move around on balance bikes, saying, 'Look how fast I can go', avoiding each other skilfully. Younger children concentrate as they build and stack small blocks. Babies are confident to walk and balance on the soft surface provided in the garden area as they kick footballs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She gains information about children before they start. She makes precise assessments of children's starting points and identifies next steps. The childminder uses this information to provide a purposeful and interesting programme of learning and weaves this cleverly into children's play. All children make progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder uses discussions with parents and children, and observations of babies, to evaluate her practice. She identifies areas for development and selects training to support her continuous improvement. For example, she improved her understanding of how to provide activities in all areas of the early years curriculum in the outdoor environment. She uses relevant documentation to moderate her observations and provide ideas for activities that will better

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meet the needs of the children. n Children are confident communicators, and the childminder supports their developing speech. Children with speech and language delay benefit from a curriculum that is focused on progressing children's communication skills and specific interventions that meet their needs. The childminder seeks support from outside experts and implements changes to her practice. For example, she removes background noise, such as songs and music, during activities to ensure

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28 April 2023 that children can hear the words modelled to them. n The children are developing a sense of right and wrong. However, the childminder does not ensure that children have a secure understanding of the impact of their behaviour on others. As a result, children do not always play harmoniously together. n Partnerships with parents are extremely strong. Parents comment that they have 'struck gold' and that she is an 'excellent childminder'. The childminder works closely with parents to share daily information. She updates parents about their child's progress and provides ideas for activities they can do at home through photos and conversations. n Children build healthy habits. They learn what foods are healthy and enjoy the fruits and snacks offered to them, which promotes their good food choices. They can say why we need fruits and vegetables. However, the childminder does not fully secure children's understanding about germs. She does not ensure that

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children know why we need to wash our hands before eating and wash fruit if it has fallen on the floor. This means they are not fully aware of why they must follow hygiene procedures. n Children benefit from regular trips and visits to groups in the local community. For example, they build their confidence and social skills at local toddler groups, where they interact with other children. The children gain valuable knowledge about the world around them. For instance, they experience shopping for foods and visiting libraries in the wider community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's knowledge of how to safeguard children is good. She regularly updates her training and uses local safeguarding forums to widen her understanding. She knows who to go to if she has concerns about a child or the suitability of other adults working with children. She ensures that her premises is safe and secure for children and conducts daily risk assessments of the areas used for childminding. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe online and follows procedures to minimise risks in her home. For example, she checks online videos used to extend learning before watching them alongside children.

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should:

n improve children's understanding of the impact of their behaviour on the feelings of others to further promote positive behaviours n enhance children's knowledge of good hygiene practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493272 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10280456 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bideford, Devon. She operates Monday to Thursday, 7.45am to 6pm, and Fridays from 7.45am to 4.30pm. She is available all year round. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of activities with the childminder, and they discussed their findings. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector viewed and assessed the suitability of the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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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