Childminder in Plymouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she plans a varied curriculum based on children's next steps. She demonstrates a good understanding of children's development and confidently discusses how she supports children to make progress. She explains how she ensures they are ready for the next stage in their learning, including supporting pre-school age children to have the necessary skills to start school. n The childminder discusses how she develops children's understanding of the world around them. She explains how she uses regular themes to enhance children's learning and promote their curiosity. For example, she helps children to learn about the changing seasons and the variety of wildlife they find at different times of the year. The childminder talks about how she takes children on outings to broaden their experiences, such as taking them on the train or to nearby parks. n The childminder describes how she supports children with special educational

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needs and/or disabilities. She is confident in her ability to recognise when children need additional help and discusses how she works closely alongside parents and other professionals to help children make progress. n The childminder demonstrates how she promotes healthy lifestyles with the children. She discusses how she teaches children the importance of washing their hands before they eat. She provides children with frequent opportunities to develop their physical skills in her garden, such as through encouraging them to practise riding on scooters and teaching them how to use a skipping rope. n The childminder discusses how she caters for different dietary requirements. She explains how she collects essential information from parents when children start, such as food allergies and intolerances. She discusses how she manages children's needs well and ensures cooking activities are inclusive to all children.

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This provision meets requirements

For instance, she uses gluten free ingredients when working with children who have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy. n The childminder recognises the need to keep children safe. She carries out frequent risk assessments of her home and garden, including those linked to her family pets. She explains how she supports children to stay safe online. She knows how to recognise any potential welfare concerns and who to contact within the local authority to report these if necessary. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she supports children to understand the boundaries in her setting and the reasons these rules are in place. n The childminder undertakes regular training. She discusses the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date and completes online courses, such as those linked to health and safety. n The childminder discusses the need to work closely in partnership with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

She talks about how she keeps parents informed of their children's progress and next steps. Parents of older children are complimentary about the service she provides.

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This provision meets requirements

24 July 2024 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 117303 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10351160 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 1 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Plymouth. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, and is registered to provide overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Parents of older children 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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24 July 2024 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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24 July 2024 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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