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 are happy, settled and confident with the childminder and her assistant. They build strong relationships with them and show they feel emotionally safe and secure. For example, they ask for help as they bathe and dress baby dolls and go to the childminder for cuddles. The childminder and her assistant know what they want to teach the children. They plan activities that interest and motivate children in all areas of the curriculum. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement in their learning. They enjoy independently choosing resources to add to their play. For instance, they go to the role-play area to find dried pasta to make pretend meals for the childminder and her assistant.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They follow the simple routines and boundaries and are respectful and polite. They ask if they can get down from the table after snack and happily help the childminder set the table for lunch. Children interact and play with each other well. They show care and concern for each other, and they share and take turns without adult support. Older children tell the childminder and the assistant 'I'm getting a bowl for my friend. She might need one.' Children are learning how to make friends and play cooperatively with other.

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n The childminder has designed a balanced curriculum based around children's needs and interests. She prioritises the prime areas of learning. She uses regular assessments to monitor children's progress and swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. This helps all children make timely progress. n Children have many opportunities to learn about their local environment and to make sense of the world around them. The childminder and her assistant regularly take children to the local parks, soft-play area, farms and the beach. These visits broaden children's experiences. n The childminder provides a range of interesting resources and experiences. For instance, babies giggle as they try to squeeze bath toys while they sit in the paddling pool. Older children enjoy using a variety of cooking utensils and pretend to stir, mix and scoop. However, the childminder and her assistant do not always make the most of opportunities to fully support children's

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understanding of simple mathematical concepts and encourage the use of mathematical language. n Parents speak very positively about the care and support the childminder provides. They comment on how the childminder feels 'like part of their family'. The childminder shares her knowledge with parents to help them support their children's learning at home. For example, she recently shared ideas with parents on how to promote children's good oral health. n The children form close relationships with the childminder and her assistant and

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25 May 2023 are keen to involve them in their play. They benefit from the praise and encouragement that the childminder and the assistant show them. This helps build their self-confidence. However, there are times when the childminder's assistant does not fully engage children in back-and-forth interactions and meaningful conversations to further support their language and communication skills. n Children are very independent in their learning and self-care. For example, they carefully navigate steps to take plates of fruit from the kitchen out into the garden for morning snack. Older children say, 'I can reach the sink and do it myself.' Additionally, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches the children how to recognise and not use the red-coloured tap because the water will be hot. n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through online

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training. She uses this to support children's learning and development. For example, she recently attended a course focused on how to support children with behavioural difficulties and has adapted her practice to help children manage their emotions and frustrations. n The childminder has formed good relationships with other providers. She regularly takes children to visit the local school and pre-school and shares information about children's learning. This supports successful transitions and continuity for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a strong knowledge of the policies and procedures to follow if they have any concerns about children's safety and welfare. They both know the signs and symptoms of abuse and other potential safeguarding concerns. The childminder assesses risks in her home, garden and toys daily. She follows robust procedures when she takes children out on trips, to minimise risks to their safety. The childminder understands how to meet her responsibilities for ensuring the ongoing suitability of her assistant and people who live in or visit her home.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to fully support children's understanding of simple mathematical concepts and use of mathematical language n engage consistently children in back-and-forth interactions and meaningful conversations to further support their language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451705 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10289046 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 11 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a level 4 qualification in childcare and learning and development, and her assistant has a level 3 qualification. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how her curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including how the childminder assesses children's development and shares this with parents. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the lunchtime routine and discussed the impact on

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children's independence with the childminder.

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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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