Childminder EY401520

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish with this warm and nurturing childminder. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She gets to know children and their families very well to support each child with individualised learning. She provides children with highly rich, inspiring experiences that encourages high levels of curiosity and imagination. The childminder has created an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum and has high-expectations for all children. All children thrive in her care, including disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children are very well prepared for their next stage in development and display highly positive attitudes to learning. They are enthusiastic to join in the well-planned activities the childminder provides and initiate their own play from the specifically chosen resources that meets their learning and development needs.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an excellent role model for children. She shows constant kindness and respect to children in her interactions. Children feel safe and secure and are highly confident. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets clear and consistent boundaries, models turn-taking and promotes good manners. She uses gentle reminders and skilfully weaves social skills and respect into children's play. Children benefit from an atmosphere and experiences that build their ability to value the thoughts, feeling and ideas of others. The behaviour of children is exemplary.

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need to do better?

n Leadership is outstanding. The childminder has a constant drive and ambition to evaluate and improve her provision. She continually evaluates the impact of her interactions with children and reflects on how she can enhance her practice. She uses targeted training to further develop her knowledge. For instance, she has enhanced her ability to develop children's mathematical skills and deepen their concept of numbers beyond simply counting in order. She focuses on providing the best possible progress and outcomes for children. n Children develop advanced communication skills. The childminder is highly skilled in supporting and developing children's language. She focuses on introducing ambitious vocabulary through enriching themes and stories, such as teaching toddlers to know 'pine and fir cones' and 'acorns'. She uses techniques to support children's listening skills and their ability to explain their thinking. For

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need to do better?

instance, she records challenges on devices and children listen and answer the questions with the childminder or their friends. Toddler children use these to extend their thinking and explain to the childminder that they think the conkers will go quicker down the tube than the car because they 'roll'. They immerse themselves in testing their theories and show exceptional concentration, problem

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17 September 2025 solving skills and reflect on what happens using their words. n Partnerships with relevant people supporting children are exemplary. The childminder works closely with parents, other settings children attend and outside agencies. For example, she works with pre-schools of children with SEND to collaborate on interventions and regularly shares updates on the progress of children. Children experience exceptional continuity between the home and all settings children attend. n The childminder provides specific opportunities to broaden children's lives and widen their understanding beyond their current world. She has an excellent understanding of every child's family and provides opportunities for new experiences. She teaches children about similarities and differences within their local community and what makes them unique. Children develop high levels of respect and curiosity about the world around them.

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n Children become highly pro-active, self-sufficient individuals. Younger children bring in their own belongings and find their pegs. They work with the childminder to bring out resources and set up their beds at sleep times. Older children prepare for mealtimes and help to tidy up. Children's independence is outstanding. This provides the children with lifelong essential skills that prepares them for starting school and the years beyond. n The childminder promotes children's health and physical development exceptionally well. She provides daily opportunities for children to promote big and small muscle development both indoor and outdoors. For instance, children climb and learn to take risks in the challenging outdoor equipment. They build co-ordination inside while throwing bean bags and balls into baskets. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, such as foods that are good for us and how to brush their teeth. She supports parents to understand and provide nutritious

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401520 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10408352 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 6 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Ashburton, Devon. She offers care Monday to Thursday from 7.20am until 5.45pm, all year round. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder occasionally works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the curriculum offered and the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working within the household. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she works with parents of the children who attend. n The inspector viewed written testimonials from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

17 September 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

17 September 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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