Childminder in Devon

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder uses her excellent understanding of children's needs and interests to plan an ambitious curriculum that places great focus on challenging and engaging children in their learning. Children reach their full potential and are ready for their next stage of learning. They develop their cooperative play as they excitedly break large cubes of ice using various tools to uncover small animals. The childminder introduces new concepts to children's learning when asking children what the ice turns into when it melts. Children pause and reply 'water'. The childminder uses highly skilled interactions to challenge children's mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy a 'tea party' together and take pride in setting up the picnic. They count the plates confidently to four. The childminder asks, 'How many would there be if I took two away?' Children stop, focus their attention and reply 'two'.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and attitudes. She provides consistent routines and boundaries. Children show kindness towards each other and have formed secure friendships. For example, as children begin to pour their own drinks, other children say, 'I am so thirsty,' and children pass the jug and say, 'You can go first.' The childminder provides strategies that support and help children manage their emotions. Children show frustration when taking turns and the childminder swiftly intervenes asking 'Would you like me to get the timer?' Children reply, 'Yes please.' The childminder gently reminds children how the timer works and empowers them to manage their own conflicts, helping children to begin to self-regulate their emotions. Children feel safe and secure in their environment.

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n The childminder provides a nurturing, child-led environment, where she weaves learning throughout children's play. The childminder skilfully extends discussions about pirates and children begin to create their own story. Children excitedly say, 'Let's go outside and be pirates, we need to find the island.' Children develop wonderful imaginations and use an array of meaningful language. The childminder asks children if they would like to make some treasure. Children build on their small-muscle skills when carefully threading various shapes through laces. Children excel in their learning. n The childminder uses robust assessment procedures to monitor and track children's learning. She uses effective observation to ensure children are secure in their learning before moving on to their next step. The childminder visits other settings children attend before they start with her to gather detailed information

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need to do better?

about children's learning, helping to create strong starting points. The childminder continues this communication termly, providing a consistent approach to children's learning.

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need to do better?

2 August 2024 n The childminder places great focus on developing young children's communication and listening skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary such as parasol and children say, 'That keeps the sun away.' The childminder has recently invested in more props to enhance interactions and engagement during story times, helping children to remember and recall stories. Children are confident communicators. n Children gain a positive awareness of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their self-care skills such as toileting and washing their hands. Children show confidence with dressing and putting on their shoes before going outside. The childminder encourages discussions about healthy foods and children pick out healthy toy fruits as they play, including 'mango'. The childminder relays how these help us to be 'big and strong'. n The childminder celebrates the uniqueness of each child and their families.

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Children develop a strong awareness of the world around them, learning about other cultures and the diversity of their local community. The childminder provides meaningful opportunities for children to interact with others. For example, she provides regular opportunities for children to meet different people on various outings such as to the farm and attends local toddler groups weekly, helping children to develop their social skills. n The childminder is passionate and dedicated to her role. She recognises the importance of expanding her own professional development based on children's emerging needs. For example, the childminder has implemented strategies from recent speech and language training to specifically target children's recognition and pronunciation of sounds. Children develop a good awareness of letters and sounds in preparation for school. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and have built positive relationships with

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each other. They comment on the regular updates they receive, and parents value the good routine and structure of their children's day. The childminder shares home learning with parents and offers support to the whole family such as toilet training. Parents report on how their children have 'bloomed into confident, well-rounded 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500988 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10351242 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 2 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder re-registered in 2016. She lives in Rawridge, Honiton, Devon. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder works Fridays all year round from 8.30am to 4.30pm. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 they are 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 curriculum. n Children spoke 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

2 August 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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Inspection activities

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