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 happy in the care of the warm, friendly childminder. They thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with her. Children have formed positive relationships with the childminder; they show they feel safe and secure in her care. Babies receive lots of cuddles and comfort as she responds promptly to their needs. Older children excitedly invite her to join in their play. The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning, which take account of their individual interests. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She engages children in conversations through effective interactions with them. She models clear language to them and skilfully introduces new words to children to extend their vocabulary further. As younger children engage in role play, they say they are changing their 'babies' nappies'. The childminder introduces new words by naming and pointing to different parts of the babies' body. Children repeat words

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She supports children to learn and develop their social skills. The childminder positively encourages children to share and take turns with toys and equipment. Children listen well to instructions; they are kind and use good manners. They say 'excuse me, please' as they move around the setting with care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with opportunities to express and develop their own interests. The childminder encourages children to choose which songs and instruments they want to sing and play at music time. They eagerly call out their favourite rhymes to sing. Children laugh and giggle as they all join in playing their different instruments to the song 'Wind the bobbin up'. Babies smile with delight as they use beaters to bang a drum as they bounce up and down to the rhyme. This promotes children's self-confidence and self-esteem, which supports their future learning. n Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder observes children to identify their starting points and individual interests. She plans for children's learning to build on what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder shares this information with parents. However, some parents are not always clear about

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how they can support children's next steps at home. n All children are developing a love of books. Babies enjoy exploring the different stories in the box. They curiously turn pages and lift flaps to see what images are hiding underneath. This effectively supports children's early literacy skills. n The childminder engages children well during adult-led activities. Children develop their small hand muscles as they create unique structures from blocks.

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10 May 2023 Children develop their imagination as they interlock blocks to build a 'scary dragon' and make roaring noises. However, at times, during child-led play, the activities are not always challenging for children. Therefore, occasionally, children lose focus and move away. n The childminder supports children to live a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise through regular trips to the local park. They have opportunities to develop their gross motor skills through physical play. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She works with parents to ensure children have healthy packed lunches. This promotes children's health and well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's independence skills. Children are learning to use the toilet independently, and they help the childminder to tidy away toys and resources. However, at times, the childminder takes on some tasks for children which they could easily manage

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for themselves, such as wiping older children's noses and washing their hands for them before mealtimes. Therefore, some children have not learned to master these everyday skills for themselves. n Parents share their appreciation for the childminder. Parents say that children are happy in her care. They receive daily updates, including photos of what their children have been doing. Parents say that 'the childminder is like part of the family'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs of possible harm, abuse and neglect. She understands her role in safeguarding children in her care. The childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding training to keep her knowledge updated. This effectively ensures she is confident in the policies and procedures to follow regarding children's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify if a child may be at risk of radicalisation. She knows her responsibilities with regard to the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder carries out rigorous checks to identify and address any potential risks or hazards around her home. This ensures that children are safe in the setting.

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should:

n provide parents with clear ideas and suggestions of how they can support children's individual learning further at home n strengthen planning to provide further challenging activities during child-led play, to extend children's overall learning and development n support children to learn how to carry out tasks for themselves, to further promote their independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491286 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10285562 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Exwick area of Exeter. She operates all year round, from 7:15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 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

10 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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