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 feel safe and secure in the warm and welcoming home-from-home setting the childminder provides. They form strong attachments with the childminder and receive plenty of cuddles and smiles. The childminder is a good role model and children play together happily, taking turns and sharing toys.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know families and children extremely well. The regular conversations she has with parents help her to understand children's precise needs when they arrive at the setting. Together with her firm understanding of child development, this helps her to identify what children need to learn. She builds on what children already know, using their interests to support them to develop positive attitudes to learning. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for scooping and balancing plastic balls children enjoy playing with. They develop their physical skills, concentrate well and become excited when they manage to move the balls from one box to another. The childminder praises them, commenting on how they are improving and supporting their self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide variety of exciting experiences in their local community. They become knowledgable about the natural world through visits to woodlands and parks, for example.

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need to do better?

n The strong partnerships the childminder forms with parents supports children's well-being and emotional security very effectively. The childminder talks to parents to understand how children might be feeling each day. For example, she adapts her daily routines when children's sleep may have been disrupted to give them time to rest or have an early nap. Children develop their curiosity as they explore toys with interest when they are refreshed and ready to learn. n There is a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, the childminder enthusiastically joins in the play when children pretend to make pizzas. Children listen carefully as she asks questions and makes suggestions that encourage their interaction. They pretend to pile on lots of toppings and laugh as she exclaims, 'oh, oh'. The childminder repeats words and sounds, so they gradually develop their early vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes a love of books and children regularly choose to bring books to her, snuggling up on her lap to enjoy stories. She encourages them to turn pages and they laugh and babble as they point to pictures. As she reads, she is mindful of helping children to extend their mathematical skills, such as counting. She brings stories to life, and children thoroughly enjoy the experience of sharing books together. n The childminder gathers important information from parents when children start

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need to do better?

24 January 2025 to attend. She then monitors their development to notice any gaps in their learning. The childminder knows how to gain support from other professionals when children need extra help. n Children begin to understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They follow good hygiene routines and the childminder supports families with toilet training, when children are ready. The childminder encourages children to try a range of healthy food at snack time. She gives them opportunities to grow and harvest food on her allotment, for example, which helps them to understand where food comes from and supports their understanding of nature. n The good links the childminder has with local schools provides children with continuity and consistency, when the time comes for them to move on in their education. For example, she talks to school staff about children's achievements and supports parents to prepare children for school life.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective of her practice and keeps up to date with any changes in legislation with regard to her role. She is experienced in child care and continues to read and share good practice with other childminders. However, she recognises the need to seek out further professional development opportunities to raise the standard of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 identify relevant opportunities for continuous professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104374 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10275619 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 10 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Ivybridge, Devon. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development and how she organises her provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views about the provision in written comments and the inspector took account of their views. n The childminder showed the inspector around her premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2025 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

24 January 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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