Childminder EY553278

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 has created a nurturing environment where curious and happy children thrive. Children who return to her after the summer holiday break quickly settle back into her care. The childminder builds strong bonds with children and their families. She knows this helps their learning and growth. Children are safe and secure. Toddlers eagerly invite the childminder to play. For example, they imagine making ice creams and cakes, and then they share them with her. Children are kind and take turns. When children struggle to share toys, the childminder helps them understand how their behaviour has an impact on others.

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed a good curriculum. She understands how children learn and develop. There is a big focus on outdoor learning. For example, the childminder takes children to local beaches, where they collect shells and learn about sea animals. When children return to the childminder's home, they use their creativity to paint the shells in bright colours. The childminder takes children to local woods and zoos. They learn about animals and nature. Children develop balance and coordination skills when they visit play parks. They develop their physical skills as they run, jump and climb.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes the children on outings to meet other childminders and children. When children start school, they usually go with this group of friends. This helps strengthen their positive relationships and improve their social skills.

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need to do better?

n Children explore books, looking at the images on the pages. They enjoy turning the pages and naming things they know and recognise. The childminder helps children grow their vocabulary by repeating new words, such as 'delicious' and 'stable'. The childminder reads to the children in a lively voice, and they listen closely. Children learn about experiences beyond their own, for instance that some dinosaurs were capable of flying. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's understanding in mathematics. The childminder helps children explore and understand mathematical concepts. These include counting, quantity, patterns, shapes and dimensions. Toddlers count to five and name shapes, such as 'square' and 'circle'. They delight in matching the quantity of small glass beads to numbers written on wooden blocks. Children show high levels of concentration as they play for a long time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is knowledgeable in early years education and how children learn and develop. She keeps herself up to date with developments. The childminder maintains contact with other childminders and shares ideas about new activities and experiences. However, the childminder does not regularly

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need to do better?

24 September 2025 evaluate her provision to better understand how to make improvements and extend children's learning even more. n The childminder understands the importance of guiding children to develop healthy lifestyles. She makes sure children enjoy time playing in the fresh air. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of running and what it feels like to be out of breath. However, at mealtimes, children have sugary drinks and processed foods in their packed lunches. The childminder does not work closely with parents to help children eat a balanced diet and make healthy food choices. n The childminder helps children expand their vocabulary and improve their language and communication skills. She speaks in a clear voice, and young children enjoy repeating words she has said. The childminder engages in rich conversations with children, allowing them time to think and respond to her

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need to do better?

questions. n Parents' feedback is positive. Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They mention that children enjoy being with the childminder. Children are making good progress in learning and development. This is especially true for their physical skills and communication. Parents say communication works well. They feel informed about their children's progress and activities. Parents recommend the childminder to others.

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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 enhance ways to evaluate the provision to better understand how to make improvements and extend children's learning even more n work more closely with parents to support children in developing healthy choices about food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553278 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10408205 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newton Abbot, Devon. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. She offers government-funded childcare places.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in their home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to parents and read their feedback during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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