Childminder in Plymouth

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children appear extremely settled, happy and independent. The childminder is calm, playful and forms friendly and caring bonds with children. He works in excellent partnership with his co-childminders to enable children to feel very secure in the routines of the day. Children make choices about their learning and lead their play to become deeply engaged in all they do. They become exceptionally confident and in this nurturing setting.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have a very clear understanding of acceptable behaviour and how to treat others. The childminder gently guides them, meeting their needs as individuals, and they flourish in his care. Children's behaviour is impeccable and they are very polite. Older children show empathy towards the younger children and kindly ensure they are included in play.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations of children's abilities and learning. He knows children well and expertly uses children's interests to support their excellent progress. For example, children become captivated as the childminder reads one of their favourite stories. He reads expressively, bringing stories to life, as children enthusiastically move around like the dancing giraffes in the story. Children confidently notice rhyming words, as the childminder skilfully encourages their early reading skills. The support for children's language development is exceptional.

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n Parents speak very highly of the childminder, commenting that he is kind, caring and compassionate. They particularly appreciate the very detailed conversations they have with him that support continuity and home learning highly effectively. Parents are very happy with the significant progress children make. They speak very positively about the childminder's professionalism and the high levels of respect for others children develop in his care. n Children benefit from the childminder's excellent teaching skills and are very eager to take part in adult-guided activities. The childminder gives them time to practise their impressive skills in recognising numbers, for example. His skilful interactions keep them highly engaged and motivated. This gives older children the confidence to have a go at making calculations and extends their learning superbly. Younger children beam with pride as the childminder and older

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children praise their achievements and counting skills. n Children are incredibly able and self-assured. The childminder works exceptionally closely with parents to build on children's independence, for example with toilet training. A highly successful step-by-step approach ensures children feel comfortable and confident to independently manage their personal needs and self-care. Children automatically follow good hygiene routines and

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9 May 2023 explain, 'it's good to brush your teeth after breakfast to keep them clean'. n The childminder prioritises children's healthy development. Children benefit from extensive physical play, fresh air and exercise. For example, they regularly visit parks and woodlands to extend their physical skills and explore the natural world. Children enjoy home-cooked, nutritious meals each day and display their impressive understanding of the different food groups. They confidently talk about needing healthy food for the energy they need for playing. n Together with his co-childminders the childminder is ambitious for the future of the setting. They work as a highly dedicated team and thoughtfully reflect on the service they provide for children and families. The childminder carries out extensive research and training to continually develop his professional skills and knowledge. Training is tailored to meet the individual needs of the children in his

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care. This is highly effective in providing all children with high quality care and learning experiences. n Partnerships with other professionals are highly effective in ensuring that all children achieve their full potential. There is sensitive and very effective support for children who need extra help, and continuity as children move on to school. Children become very familiar with local schools and staff. They move on to their future education with great self-assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with the latest child protection legislation, and has updated his knowledge and understanding through regular training. He demonstrates a robust knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk from neglect and abuse, including the wider issues. He is clear about the local safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of any concern about an adult or a child. Children's safety and well-being are central to the childminder's practice. Children become confident at managing their own risks and help to keep their play environment safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2600979 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10260150 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. He offers care for most of the year, and works with two co-childminders from the co-childminder's home in Plymouth, Devon. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. He is qualified at level 4 in childcare.

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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 setting. 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 inspector talked to the children, parents and co-childminders during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n Parents shared their views about the setting in written comments.

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Inspection activities

9 May 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

9 May 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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