Childminder 104815

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a clear curriculum that builds children's confidence and independence. She places a strong focus on personal, social and emotional development. Children benefit from a wide range of experiences to support this. For example, the childminder offers children choices throughout the day. This helps them develop independence skills as they lead their own learning. Children put on their own shoes, do up their coats and tidy away after each activity.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a language-rich environment. She introduces children to wide vocabulary and involves them in regular conversations. This helps children build strong communication skills. The childminder provides enjoyable activities that capture children's interest and support sustained attention. She adapts these to suit each child's needs and interests. She maintains a stimulating learning environment with a wide variety of play and sensory resources, which she rotates to extend learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a calm and nurturing atmosphere. Children form close, trusting relationships with her and each other. The childminder knows each child well and responds promptly to their care needs. For example, she offers comfort when children appear tired or warm. She supports and challenges children based on their age and stage of development.

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with the local schools and nurseries and is building partnerships with other childminders. She shares information effectively to support continuity in children's care and learning. Parents describe the setting as a 'place filled with laughter and genuine care'. They value how well the childminder understands their children. The childminder identifies and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working in partnership with parents and other professionals. While the childminder meets children's needs well overall, aspects of leadership and management need further development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and encourages them to be kind and use good manners. n The childminder encourages children to eat healthily and drink water. She uses snack time to teach about recycling, helping children sort their waste. Children engage in high-quality interactions throughout the day. The childminder skilfully uses age-appropriate questioning to develop children's understanding and extend their play. n The childminder's self-evaluation is limited and does not fully support improvement. She does not routinely reflect on her practice or identify specific

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need to do better?

22 July 2025 professional development needs. This restricts her ability to strengthen leadership and management effectively. n The childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate had expired, and she only became aware of this during the inspection. Despite having knowledge of first aid and administering it during accidents or injuries, this lapse indicates a shortfall in her oversight and monitoring of mandatory training. She is booked onto training next month, but this delay affects leadership and management responsibilities. n Parents value the home from home and appreciate the warm, nurturing environment. Parents are happy with communication and are provided with a contact book. The childminder talks to parents at the door during drop off and pick up, where she highlights areas where children are doing well or where they might need further help. Parents strongly recommend the childminder and are pleased with the progress children make in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages creativity through well-planned, imaginative activities. She adapts her interactions with children to challenge and support their development according to their needs and interests.

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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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Due date

complete and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid training certificate to ensure a current qualification is held at all times while caring for children. 30/09/2025

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should:

n strengthen leadership and management by developing a more effective approach to evaluating practice and identifying areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104815 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10399330 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 14 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and is located in Fremington, Devon. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm and Friday from 7am to 1pm. The provision operates all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents about their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about how she organises her provision and explained her curriculum as the inspector toured the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of children's learning experiences to evaluate the impact of teaching. n The childminder carried out a planned activity and reflected on its impact with the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children to gather their views and understand daily practice.

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Inspection activities

22 July 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

22 July 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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