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

The childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. Children are happy and settle quickly in this caring, nurturing, home-from-home environment. The childminder forms strong bonds with the children, which supports their well-being to bloom. There is a clear curriculum intent and children experience a broad and balanced curriculum. They enjoy making choices in their learning activities. Children confidently interact with the childminder and seek cuddles and reassurance from her when they need. Children develop skills and behaviours they will need in their next stage of learning. They listen carefully to instructions and show care and respect as they play.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy frequent outings and new experiences that promote their understanding of the world. For example, children enjoy visiting local woodlands and beaches. The childminder meets up regularly with a fellow childminder. This provides children with opportunities to develop social skills as they play in a larger group and form new friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds on what children already know and can do. For example, when building towers with blocks, the childminder shows children how much more stable their tower will be if they change the building surface from a rug to the wooden floor. Children then delight in how tall they can now build a tower before it topples. n Children develop their early maths skills. The childminder supports them to count and learn about number. They enjoy singing number songs with the childminder. Children giggle as the childminder helps them count their 10 fingers and wiggle their 10 toes. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is sensitive, kind and shows real interest when chatting with children. Children readily engage with her and have confidence that they will receive the support they need. n The childminder takes part in professional development that best supports children in her care. Recently, she has undertaken safeguarding training, where

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need to do better?

she enhanced her knowledge of how to help children learn about potential risks to their well-being. For example, she promotes children's right to choose. If children do not want someone to hold their hand, or hug them or touch them, she explains it is their choice, and they must voice their needs. n Care practices such as nap times are thoughtfully managed. This supports children's development and well-being. When children indicate they are tired, the childminder recognises this and swiftly adapts the morning routine to accommodate a needed naptime. n Children's communication and language skills are good. The childminder models

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4 June 2025 language well for them as they play. She names colours, shapes and objects as she shares stories. She sings nursery rhymes with younger children as she changes their nappies and children then enjoy singing to themselves as they play. n The childminder has good relationships with parents that supports children's learning. At handover, the childminder provides detailed information about children's new interests, activities and outings enjoyed during the day. Parents can then discuss and link to these, supporting and extending children's learning at home. Parents are particularly thankful for the childminder's flexibility in the days she opens. They also praise her kind nature and value her wealth of experience. They appreciate her support on issues such as promoting positive behaviours and establishing effective sleep routines. n The childminder knows children's interests well and she provides resources and

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learning opportunities that build on them. For example, children enjoy playing with cars and a car garage. The childminder builds on this. She shares a story on monster trucks with children, and they enjoy identifying matching trucks and finding the ones with the largest wheels. n The childminder poses interesting questions to children as they play. However, she does not always give children enough thinking time to process the questions and respond to them, extending their learning and understanding further.

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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 provide children with adequate time to process and respond to questions, so they can demonstrate understanding, share their thoughts and ideas and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104362 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10398362 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Newton Abbott, Devon. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round, with occasional overnight care. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 June 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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4 June 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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