Childminder in Plymouth

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They independently seek her out for cuddles, when needed, and she provides them with reassurance. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests, such as their interest in vehicles. Young children enjoy exploring the toy cars and trains. The childminder talks to them about the shapes on the wooden bus to help support their mathematical awareness. She provides stories that link to their interests, to help to strengthen what they have learned. However, the childminder does not plan and implement activities well enough to capture children's attention, ensuring they are engaged and have a positive attitude to learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. The childminder supports younger children to understand the difference between right and wrong. She encourages children to use 'kind hands' and uses simple words to help children understand how others may feel. However, the childminder is not ambitious in consistently updating her professional development or in extending children's communication skills to further support their language development.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides children with healthy snacks, such as fruit and vegetables. She also provides them with hot, nutritious meals at the request of parents. However, occasionally, she forgets to implement handwashing regimes for the children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a range of activities to support children's learning. For instance, she takes children on autumnal walks in the local community to collect natural items for them to explore. However, some adult-led activities do not meet children's interests. For instance, the childminder implements a painting activity with younger children to help consolidate their understanding of shapes. However, she does not adapt activities when children show little interest, to help keep them motivated and engaged. n Parents receive information about their child's day. The childminder records children's care needs and the activities they play with in 'daily diaries' and through various other communication methods. Parents comment on how the childminder is flexible and supportive. They state how the childminder provides children with 'genuine affection'. n The quality of the childminder's interactions with the children is inconsistent.

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need to do better?

Although she makes general comments as children play, she does not introduce new words or actions to support younger children's communication. Additionally, the childminder has the television on when children are present. Although programmes are educational, these distract children, and meaningful

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need to do better?

12 September 2023 interactions do not always take place. n The childminder has formed relationships with other professionals. She provides details about children's development to local nurseries and schools. The childminder meets with Reception teachers, when appropriate, to discuss children's progress for those who are moving on to formal education. n The childminder has identified some strengths and areas to develop, such as training, through her self-evaluation process. She attends mandatory courses, such as paediatric first aid. However, she does not consistently undertake professional development opportunities to build on what children already know and can do, to support their development. n Children enjoy interactive toys. They understand that when they press a button on the toy keyboard, music will play. Children pretend to sing into the microphone while others bounce their knees in response to the sounds they

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need to do better?

hear. n The childminder is aware of children's individual care routines. She knows when children are feeling hungry, tired or in need of a nappy change. The childminder quickly responds, helping children to feel comfortable and refreshed. n Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise with the childminder. She takes them to explore the woodland area and arranges to visit the nearby police and fire stations. Children learn about different occupations and enjoy being physically active. However, occasionally, the childminder does not always encourage good hygiene routines. After children play outside with paint, the childminder provides them with snack without cleaning their hands first. n The childminder provides children with a range of books. Younger children enjoy looking at the pictures that interest them. When older children attend, she encourages them to identify letter sounds, such as those in their name. Children

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder helps children to manage risks in the environment. She teaches younger children to move safely on the outdoor steps to prevent injuries. Children carefully climb down backwards until they reach the bottom. The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of child protection. She can identify when a child may be at risk of harm and knows how to make a referral to the relevant safeguarding authorities where necessary. The childminder ensures that her home is safe for children and supervises them when eating to prevent them from choking.

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Due date

plan and implement a well-sequenced curriculum that motivates younger children to learn and keeps them consistently engaged and motivated 13/10/2023

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Due date

improve the quality of interactions with young children to build on their communication and language skills effectively 13/09/2023

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Due date

target professional development to raise the quality of teaching so that children make at least good progress in their development. 13/11/2023

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should:

n implement robust handwashing routines to help children understand how good hygiene promotes their physical health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468556 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10280317 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 6 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Devonport, Plymouth. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year, except for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written statements. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation outside.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

12 September 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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