Childminder, Out-of school day care in Devon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder continues to update her safeguarding knowledge and understands her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She is aware of safeguarding issues and procedures, such as clear record keeping, to follow should any concern arise about a child in her care. n The childminder recognises how to work with parents and other providers children attend to provide continuity for their care and learning needs. She explains how she will liaise with parents to keep them informed about their children's activities and achievements. n The childminder knows how to assess and monitor children's learning and help them make progress. She explains her expectations for children's development and understands how to identify their next steps of learning. She demonstrates an understanding of how to plan a curriculum that would support their progress through inclusive play experiences. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's good health

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and well-being. She intends to include daily opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and enjoy exercise. For example, she would take children on local walks and outings to use the play equipment at a park. She explains how she will help children learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder describes how she will support children to develop their social skills, such as going to local toddler groups to meet with other children. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has reviewed ways to develop children's early mathematical awareness and make more use of opportunities to count with them and become familiar with numbers and shapes. In addition, she explains how she will also ensure children learn the importance of washing their hands regularly to help prevent the spread of infection. n The childminder understands how to encourage children's good behaviour. She describes how she will help children to think about their actions and how this

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This provision meets requirements

may impact on others. She will act as a good role model and will focus on helping children develop good self-esteem, such as through use of praise and positive reinforcement.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY535888 Local authority (select) Inspection number 10351320 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 0 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Exeter, Devon. The childminder provides care from 7.30am until 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school holidays, and also term times according to availability. She also provides evening care from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, during school term times. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she intends to organise it to be safe and suitable and minimise accidents. n The childminder explained how she intends to plan activities for children's learning and what they will learn from these. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including her paediatric first- aid and insurance certificates and policies.

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14 October 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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