Childminder in Torbay

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They have very close bonds and regularly cuddle up to her. Routines help the children to feel settled. They take part in daily activities, including learning the days of the week and talking about the weather. Children are encouraged to be independent. They carefully help themselves to drinks of water, using cups and a water dispenser. Children persevere, such as when they are trying to climb up onto the sofa for a story with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder prioritises literacy development in her curriculum. Children excitedly spend a great deal of time choosing books and bringing them to the childminder to read. They delight as she patiently reads them their favourite books several times in the day. All children are confident communicators and have a very good vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder reflects regularly on how to enhance her provision. She takes children on regular outings to provide them with a range of experiences. For example, she takes the children to a weekly dance class to support their physical development. She regularly meets with other local childminders to help the children learn to play and socialise in larger groups.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an interesting curriculum. She uses fortnightly themes and successfully builds on children's knowledge by making links between activities. For example, children learn about height and growth as part of a topic on 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Children are engaged in and excited by the activities the childminder provides. n Children learn about the environment. The childminder talks to the children about how to look after their local area. They discuss the importance of picking up their rubbish and how animals could be harmed if they do not. The childminder provides activities to help deepen the children's understanding. For example, children use large plastic tweezers to pick up small pieces of 'rubbish'. n Children's behaviour is very good. They are kind and considerate towards each other. The childminder teaches children to recognise emotions in themselves and others. She deepens children's understanding effectively through the use of

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books and illustrations. Children talk confidently about how characters in a book might be feeling at different points in a story. n Children feel at home. The childminder sets up activities for the children to play with in different areas in the house. Children are able to access resources independently. They excitedly build 'houses', using magnetic shapes. However, children who learn best outdoors are limited in their opportunities to initiate their

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8 June 2023 independent play outdoors. n The childminder promotes healthy eating. She encourages parents to provide a healthy packed lunch and gives them ideas on what foods to include. She ensures that the children have a healthy and filling snack, including foods such as different types of fruit. She also promotes oral hygiene through activities linked to brushing teeth. n The childminder shares information with other professionals to support children's development. She carries out the progress check for children aged between two and three years and then shares this with children's families and their health visitor. The childminder communicates regularly with staff in other settings children attend. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has a detailed information pack which she shares with new families. She regularly contacts parents via text messaging to let them know about their child's day. Parents say that their

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children flourish in the childminder's care. They appreciate the support she gives them as parents and how their children are treated as one of the childminder's family. n The childminder evaluates her provision well. She considers the things she does well and areas for development. For example, she has identified that she would like to develop the garden so that it is a more purposeful learning space. The childminder accesses regular training to improve her practice. She also works closely as part of a group of local childminders where she shares ideas and discusses how to improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She carries out regular risk assessments on her home and puts in place additional safety measures, such as child safety locks on kitchen cupboard doors. The childminder talks confidently about the wide range of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. She takes part in regular focused training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows when to report a concern about a child and how to contact the local safeguarding hub. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe online through stories and provides parents with leaflets which give useful internet safety tips.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to initiate their independent play outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2636125 Local authority Torbay Inspection number 10291720 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2021 and lives in Brixham, Devon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 June 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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8 June 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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