Childminder in Plymouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She can explain how children learn through play. The childminder is aware of how to observe and monitor the progress children make. She shows a sound understanding of how to plan for children's learning to support them to make progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing opportunities for children to explore and access a varied curriculum. She has created inviting spaces for children to play, investigate, and read. n The childminder values outdoor learning. She knows how to plan and provide daily outings to support learning and development. The childminder plans for these visits to include local play parks, forest school sessions, visits to the local library and the aquarium. She can explain how to support children to develop respectful attitudes towards each other, their community, and the environment.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to encourage children to be independent, for example, by supporting them to help prepare for lunchtimes, helping them to put their own outdoor clothing on when needed, and encouraging them to persevere with activities before offering support. n Partnerships with parents are greatly valued by the childminder. She describes how to support families as children start with her, obtaining information about care routines and interests to help children settle quickly in the childminder's home. The childminder knows how to regularly share information with parents regarding children's progress and can explain how this can help to support parents to continue their child's learning at home. n Children's safety is prioritised by the childminder, her home is safe and suitable for childminding purposes. The childminder understands that keeping children safe is her responsibility. She demonstrates her understanding of how to report

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This provision meets requirements

any safeguarding concerns. She attends regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder accesses relevant training and continuously improves her knowledge of how children learn and various ways she can support children to progress. She has a comprehensive knowledge of special educational needs and/or disabilities and how to support all children to flourish. She has also engaged in professional development on supporting children to develop good oral health habits.

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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 EY475497 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10364021 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 21 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 lives in Plymouth, Devon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for her holidays.

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Inspection activities

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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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