Childminder in Devon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She understands the need to plan an ambitious curriculum, which fully meets the needs of all children. She excitedly talks about the range of activities she intends to provide for children to develop their understanding in all areas of the early years foundation stage. For instance, she discusses how she plans to include books within creative activities to extend children's learning. n The childminder describes how she will promote healthy lifestyles with children. She has firm plans in place to ensure children develop their physical skills, such as taking children on daily walks and engaging in regular yoga sessions. She plans to give parents information on what to include in a nutritious packed lunch and to provide healthy snacks for children. n The childminder understands the need to promote positive behaviour. She is passionate about teaching children how to recognise their feelings and has a

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good range of age appropriate resources to help do this. She intends to provide opportunities for children to learn to share and take turns, such as during group singing times. She also has clear plans in place for developing children's independence as part of their daily routines. For instance, she plans to teach children how to safely cut their own fruit at snack times. n The childminder explains how she will work in close partnership with parents. She intends to collect information on children's starting points and interests, which she will then use to plan suitable learning experiences. She plans to use a combination of verbal feedback and regular text messaging to keep parents well informed of their child's progress each day. Written feedback from parents whose children were recently cared for by the childminder shows how happy they were with the care she provided. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She carefully

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considers how to improve the learning environment to help children make good progress. She works well alongside other professionals to improve her practice, including accepting advice from her local authority early years advisor and implementing suggested changes. This has helped enable her to create a purposeful home-from-home environment designed to meet the needs of children of different ages. n The childminder understands her responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She has undertaken a thorough risk assessment of her home and understands how to minimise any risks to children, including those linked to her pets. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training and has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She talks confidently about how to record and refer any concerns about children's welfare if necessary.

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This provision meets requirements

18 July 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2633336 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10285877 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives with her family in Exeter, Devon. She provides care for children on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the year from 8am to 5pm. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 July 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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18 July 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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