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 thrive in the care of this knowledgeable and friendly childminder. They benefit from warm and nurturing relationships with her and with each other. Children delight as the childminder sings nursery rhymes as they play. They listen carefully to the words as she sings and giggle as they watch the actions. Children are confident to express their preferences, such as choosing to play with push- button toys. They develop their mathematical skills as they do so by learning to count and recognise shapes.

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The provision is good

Children are curious about the world around them. They happily explore the play area and persevere as they try to climb. The childminder is very responsive to the children's needs and quick to give them a reassuring cuddle. She considers what it is she wants the children to learn during activities and swiftly makes changes where necessary to ensure children remain engaged.

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The provision is good

The childminder places an emphasis on developing children's love of books. Children take great care as they independently look at high-quality books suitable to their age and stage of development. The childminder regularly reads to the children both at home and on outings. For example, she uses stories as a starting point for exploring the local zoo. Children take part in a rich and varied set of experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a well-designed curriculum. She knows the children in her care very well and has good understanding of child development. She carefully considers what children need to know now and next when planning activities and during her interactions with the children. For example, the childminder discusses how she adapts painting activities to ensure children become more skilful over time. n Children's language development is strong. The childminder extends children's communication skills as they play through describing what they are doing. She asks questions to encourage their thinking and introduces new words effectively. The childminder monitors children with potential speech delays and gives them additional support where necessary. n Children develop their physical skills well. Babies practise their first steps and experiment with different ways to crawl. They delight as they toddle a few steps

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need to do better?

around the room and are confident to explore new areas by walking. The childminder encourages the children and provides them with the time and space they need to become competent walkers. n Behaviour is good. The childminder provides clear boundaries for the children and uses gentle encouragement to help them understand how to keep

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need to do better?

17 January 2024 themselves safe. Children respond well to the childminder and follow her instructions. They are keen to learn and look after the toys as they play. n The childminder effectively teaches the children to develop their self-care skills over time. She uses encouragement and praise to support children to complete tasks for themselves. For example, children to put on their shoes and coats before they go out to play. Children learn the importance of good hygiene practices and gradually become more independent in activities, such as washing their hands. n The childminder considers how to support children to ensure they are ready for transitions in their care. She offers settling-in sessions to help new children become familiar with her and her home before they start. She provides specific learning opportunities to help older children to be ready for their next steps in reading and writing at school. However, she has not fully established links to

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schools and other settings to ensure there is two-way information sharing to further support children. n The childminder attends regular training to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. She completes additional courses and research for specific areas she wants to find out more about, such as developing further safeguarding knowledge. She is part of a supportive local childminding network which meets regularly, including to provide opportunities for children develop their social skills as part of a larger group. n Parents report how happy they are with the progress their children make. The childminder provides regular updates on daily activities and keeps parents well informed of developmental milestones. However, she does not always work as collaboratively with parents as she could, to further support children to meet their next steps.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n establish stronger links with schools and other settings children attend to ensure there is a two-way sharing of information to further support children's needs n work more collaboratively with parents to identify and help children meet their next steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372901 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10308254 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 4 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Chudleigh, Devon. She works from Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am until 5pm, all year round, except for family holidays. She offers overnight care on an occasional basis. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged three- and four- years-old. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. 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 Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and 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

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

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