Childminder 104728

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 provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She supports children who are new to the setting to settle into their environment. The childminder speaks with parents to gain an understanding of children's personal care needs, such as their sleep patterns. She tries to follow routines from home as much as possible, which helps children to settle. The childminder ensures that children feel emotionally secure as quickly as possible. As a result, all children are content in the setting with one child saying, 'I'm so happy' as they played.

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The provision is good

Children feel confident to explore and play with the resources and activities the childminder offers. Children are immersed in play and often invite adults to join them. For example, when exploring their playhouse, children are keen for the childminder to join in their imaginative play.

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The provision is good

Behaviour expectations are clear. When children take toys or struggle to wait their turn, the childminder steps in. She reminds them about sharing and taking turns, which helps children to develop these new skills. Children are polite and say please and thank you to each other because the childminder role models these same positive behaviours.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are a key strength. The childminder shares meaningful updates daily. Parents speak highly about the childminder and say that their 'children are confident and feel welcome in the setting.' They appreciate the positive partnership with the childminder and feel 'very supported'. These partnerships provide a consistency of care for children. n The childminder teaches children to manage their care needs. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands and take off their coats and shoes. This builds their independence and helps them stay clean and healthy. n The childminder plans her curriculum based on children's interests and what children need to learn next. She provides a good range of exciting activities. This enables children to make free choices about what they would like to explore. n The curriculum supports children's physical development. Children regularly access the garden, where the equipment is safe and suits their needs. The

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childminder also plans trips to local parks and the beach to further promote children's physical experiences. n The childminder knows each child well and tracks their progress. Her robust monitoring of children's development allows her to identify appropriate next steps for them. n The childminder prioritises supporting children's communication and language development. The back-and-forth interactions she holds with children helps them

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need to do better?

30 September 2025 to broaden both their vocabulary, and their speaking skills. Children are becoming skilful and confident communicators. n The childminder has a good range of age-appropriate books available. However, she does not focus on helping children choose books to read independently or with her. This limits their opportunities to enjoy stories and to hear new vocabulary. n Children develop strong imaginative skills that the childminder nurtures through role play. They enjoy playing together in their playhouse and create scenes with small world toys. The childminder embraces these experiences as an opportunity to introduce new vocabulary and enhance children's language skills. n The childminder promotes early mathematical development through counting and conversation. She models accurate counting and encourages children to count slowly. However, she does not consistently provide opportunities for

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need to do better?

children to practise their counting or recognise numerals in their environment.

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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 the educational programme for early literacy to support children's growing interest in books n provide further opportunities in the curriculum to develop children's early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104728 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10408210 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 8 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Chivenor, Barnstaple. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30 am to 5.30pm on Monday and Thursday and from 6.45am to 5.30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. She provides the government funded places for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability, training record and safeguarding documents. n The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.

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Inspection activities

30 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

30 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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