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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this exceptional setting. The childminder delivers a well- sequenced and ambitious curriculum that enables all children to make significant progress. Children greatly benefit from the consistently high-quality learning on offer, which includes a rich set of meaningful experiences to inspire them. Children develop a zest for learning as the childminder engages them in detailed conversations throughout the day. For example, they talk about the names and purposes of different construction vehicles they have seen in the local area as they play with toy diggers, cement mixers and trucks. Children suggest a toy crane may also be a good addition to their collection as it is 'useful for lifting heavy loads'. Children use the new vocabulary they have learned, speaking with confidence and communicating their thoughts and ideas.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to visit the local area. He teaches the children about road safety, and children can confidently explain how to cross a road. Children are physically active. They explore different equipment in a range of local parks. The childminder teaches them how to keep themselves safe on the more challenging equipment. Children become extremely confident in social situations and learn to appreciate the world they live in.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely responsive to the childminder, who consistently reinforces the rules of the setting. Children learn to be considerate of others and of their environment. They willingly partake in tidying up without being prompted, putting toys away and sweeping up after playing with sand. The childminder recognises their efforts and praises them for their initiative.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows the children's individual characters and their stage of development well. This enables him to adapt his provision to best meet the needs of the children. For example, he makes use of visual prompts to help children understand what is happening next. Children are highly engaged and confidently demonstrate what they know. The childminder continually reflects on how to move children on further in their learning and gives them all the support they need. This prepares children for school very effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully creates a language-rich environment that supports children to become confident speakers. He gives children time to think and respond to his questions, rephrasing them if they need an additional prompt. The childminder introduces new vocabulary in context. For example, they discuss how water keeps you hydrated. Children suggest words that begin with initial letters. They are developing secure literacy skills.

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22 August 2024 n Children listen intently when the childminder reads to them. He involves the children in reading the story by leaving off the last word in each sentence, and the children confidently fill in the gaps. The childminder encourages the children to reflect on the stories they know and recall the events. They retell 'The Three Little Pigs' in detail. The childminder also uses stories to link in with everyday events in the children's own lives. For example, after reading 'The Gruffalo', they discuss how many times a day they should brush their teeth. n Children develop an excellent understanding of early mathematics. The childminder routinely weaves mathematical questions into children's play. Children learn about shape and measure, match numerals to quantity, count aloud and in their heads and perform simple calculations with confidence. The childminder praises the children for their skills, and children display a strong

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sense of achievement. n The childminder focuses on children's emotions particularly well. He teaches them emotional literacy by giving them a broad vocabulary to express how they are feeling and to consider the feelings of others. Children are quickly reassured by the childminder after minor setbacks as he acknowledges their feelings and gives them the comfort they need. Children form close and trusting bonds with the childminder, whom they clearly respect and adore. n Children learn about traditions and celebrations in their own cultures and in others'. The childminder also teaches them about world events. For example, they talk about elections and learn what voting means, and about the different medals awarded at the Olympics. n Parents are highly complimentary of the setting and value the detailed feedback they receive about their children's learning and development. They say their children are flourishing in the childminder's care. Parents say that the

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need to do better?

childminder has supported children to develop a level of curiosity and awe for the world around them. Parents seek advice from the childminder and feel comfortable discussing any concerns they may have about their children. They value his opinions and the solutions he offers. n The childminder continually reflects on his provision. He is highly committed to his role and dedicates significant time to supporting his assistants so that they are all well equipped to meet his high standards. This supports the childminder's aim, to give children the best possible start in life.

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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 EY537533 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10237333 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 9 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in Barnstaple, Devon. He regularly works with a co-childminder and assistants. The childminder offers care from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, 47 weeks of the year, except for bank holidays. He 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 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the early years provision and curriculum are organised and their impact on the children. n The childminder discussed the leadership of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed interactions and spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector read statements from parents to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

22 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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