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 settle in quickly, and they keenly engage in the wide range of opportunities that the childminder provides. The childminder has created a curriculum that she adapts to meet the individual needs of the children. This enables all children to make good progress. The childminder shares information with parents and other settings that children attend to support a consistent approach in children's learning.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the natural world as they visit the childminder's allotment to help plant and grow food. They count the eggs they collect from the ducks and chickens in the childminder's garden. They develop a keen interest in books and stories in the setting and at the local library that they visit weekly. Children know that books can be used for different purposes. For example, they point out different fruits and vegetables in information books and talk about their own emotions while reading 'The Colour Monster'.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care and their families very well and is alert to any changes in their lives. She is attentive, and the children form trusting bonds with her. She teaches children to be considerate of each other by sharing and taking turns. Older children are keen to help the babies. The childminder reminds them that it is kind to help others but also to allow the babies to do things that they can manage for themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reads to the children regularly. Children especially enjoy interactive books, such as 'Press Here', and the childminder encourages them to tap, clap and count. The children laugh as they clap slowly and quickly. n Children happily participate in daily singing time. They have a large repertoire of songs that they recognise from the props that the childminder provides. The children are very responsive to the childminder's instructions. For example, they play musical instruments softly and loudly and stop as she directs. n The childminder introduces new vocabulary in conversations with the children. For instance, she explains how feeding the ducks and chickens egg shells provides them with nutrients that make them strong. The childminder frequently asks the children questions, however, she often answers these herself instead of waiting for children to respond. n The childminder encourages the children to develop their self-care skills,

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reminding them to wash their hands and asking them to find their own shoes before going outside. Children learn about healthy diets as the childminder talks about what foods are good for them and which should be eaten in moderation. n Children develop good physical skills as they swing, hang, climb and balance on

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29 August 2024 the outdoor equipment. They learn to persist with the more challenging equipment. Younger children enjoy pushing the toy lawnmower around the garden, which helps them to develop good core strength and coordination. Children explore with water, jugs and guttering, and they use binoculars to look for insects. This helps to develop their curiosity. n The childminder plans a large amount of activities for the children, which they move through quickly. While the pace keeps children constantly occupied, it does not give them sufficient time to direct their own play. Children become reliant on the childminder to lead the learning, especially indoors. n The childminder is actively involved in a range of community children's activities, and she networks frequently with other childminders. This gives children the opportunity to socialise with others and supports the childminder to reflect on her practice and share ideas with other providers. She is fully committed to her

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own continued professional development and regularly attends a wide range of training. n Parents are very happy with the care that the childminder provides. They value her communication and the advice she gives them. Parents are confident that their children are happy and have good relationships with the childminder.

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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 give consistently children time to think and respond to questions and share their ideas n consider how the pace and structure of the day can allow children to be more directive in their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488908 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10357899 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 4 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Axminster, Devon. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder 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 of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is organised and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children throughout the inspection. n The childminder discussed the leadership of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector read statements from parents to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

29 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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