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 relate well to the childminder and show confidence while in her home. They settle quickly into their play alongside their peers. Children respond positively to the childminder's warm and nurturing manner as she engages in their play. Children form early friendships with each other and play cooperatively as a group. The childminder positively supports children's emotional well-being throughout the day. She has routines in place that support the children to understand her boundaries and expectations. The children listen to the childminder's simple instructions and show enthusiasm to help the younger ones. For example, the older children support the younger ones by opening their bags for them to access their comforters before sleep time.

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She plans her curriculum effectively, ensuring it builds on what children know. The childminder aims for children to be confident to ask questions and to be independent and resilient learners before they move on to the next stage in their educational journey. Children show enthusiasm to learn and to put these skills into practice. For example, while on a walk to the local field, children discuss road safety and repeat, 'Creep and peep, look left, look right', before crossing the road. Children lead their play well and move around the setting with confidence indoors and outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and is aware of their interests. She knows what the children can do, what she wants them to learn and how she will do this. The childminder gathers useful information from parents and/or carers when children start with her. She observes children's play and skilfully interacts with them to build on their knowledge and skills. However, the childminder does not always consider the development of the youngest children when planning some of her group activities. At times, she does not always provide the support the younger children need to enable them to access, focus and persevere in planned activities. n Children's communication and language are promoted well. For example, younger children are vocal and respond to the childminder's warm interactions. The older children confidently engage in back-and-forth discussions with the childminder. During activities, the childminder introduces new language. For

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example, she discusses oral health, and the older children learn new words, such as 'plaque' and 'uvula'. As a result, children begin to broaden their vocabulary. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through mandatory training and by networking with a local group of childminders. She identifies areas of her practice she would like to enhance further, taking the time to seek out training.

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31 July 2024 For example, she researches and seeks ideas to help improve children's personal and social development. n Children learn and develop their independence skills well in preparation for future learning before eventually moving on to school. From a young age, children have opportunities to do things for themselves, such as finding their shoes and doing up the straps. Children develop an awareness of hygiene routines from an early age. For example, they learn to wash their hands when coming in from outside and before mealtimes. The childminder provides a wide range of healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children are attentive, kind and play together well. When they have disputes, the childminder encourages the children to resolve them together. Children begin to understand the concept of sharing resources and waiting to have their turn. With the

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childminder's gentle support and guidance, children learn about their own and each other's emotions. Consequently, children understand that their views are valued, which helps build their self-worth. n The childminder seeks a range of information from parents before children attend, including about children's routines, interests and development at home. She uses this information to make initial plans for children's learning. In addition to verbal feedback at the end of the day, the childminder shares weekly photos and invites parents to share information about children's experiences and achievements at home. Parents' feedback is positive. They state that the childminder is 'amazing' and that she provides wide and enjoyable trips outside the home for the children.

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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 strengthen the specific learning intent of planned activities to support younger children and keep them engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501271 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10351136 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Starcross, Devon. She provides care for children from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder receives early education funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning discussion and talked about how the childminder's curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

31 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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31 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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