Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/04/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The enthusiastic, energetic childminder makes full use of local environment and facilities, to provide fun, interesting experiences, which increase children's awareness of their environment and promotes their development.  Children are confident and secure in the childminder's care because the childminder develops warm caring relationships with them.  Children begin to appreciate difference and diversity as the childminder introduces them to her Greek culture and language.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not liaised with local schools to find out about their teaching methods, to ensure that she provides complementary learning experiences.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents and carers views included in the settings own parent survey.  The inspector observed activities in the playrooms and the outdoor play areas.  The inspector held discussions with the provider and staff.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of staff.  The inspector sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and young child, in a bungalow in Newquay, Cornwall. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has three children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder takes and collects children from nearby schools. The childminder also makes regular use of local amenities including the nearby parks and beaches for additional learning experiences. The childminder receives support from the local authority.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 The childminder has not liaised with local schools to find out about their teaching methods, to ensure that she provides complementary learning experiences.

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who attend

The quality of the educational programme is good. The childminder knows the children well. She establishes their starting points using information from parents and her own observations. This information enables her to identify children's next steps and plan and provide activities to promote them. She records children's achievements and progress on a secure computer program. This gives parents instant access to their children's records and enables parents to make comments and contribute. The childminder uses this information to produce informative progress summaries for two to three-year-old children. The childminder also shares information with parents about their children's routines, activities and progress through general discussions and via email, so that they all feel well informed.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other providers, when the situation arises. The childminder makes very good use of local facilities. These include taking children to parent toddler groups where they begin to develop social skills. They also go to local beaches, parks and libraries, where they develop their awareness of the environment, physical skills, and enjoy a wide range of books to support their literacy. Socialising with other childminders and their minded children, helps children grow in confidence as they play and mix with their friends.

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who attend

Children learn about growth as they plant and grow vegetables. They enjoy cooking and baking, when the childminder takes the opportunity to introduce children to Greek foods. The childminder follow recipes and involves children in weighing, measuring ingredients and carrying out techniques such as stirring and slicing. During these activities, the childminder is able to introduce and teach children vocabulary about capacity, weight and consistency, so introducing children to practical mathematics. In addition to encouraging children to communicate in English, the childminder enthusiastically introduces children Greek words and phrases which children enjoy repeating. Children demonstrate their interest and enthusiasm in learning Greek. For example, on learning the English name for a centipede, they ask what it is called in Greek.

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who attend

The childminder supports children in developing their strength and balance as they use equipment in her garden and at playgrounds. She encourages them to develop their coordination. Children begin to learn about cause and effect as she encourages and shows them how to create bridges to cross their toy train track. The childminder provides resources, which encourage children to develop their dexterity and coordination as they attempt to open catches and fastenings. Children grow familiar with different numerals and letter shapes as they identify and match chalk numerals on the patio and begin to count in sequence. The childminder encourages children to recognise the shape of their names as they copy and create the shapes with pieces of pasta. The provision of mark- making equipment and opportunities, including pencils, crayons and chalk, enable children to develop hand and pencil control to support their future writing skills. However, the

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who attend

childminder has not liaised with local schools about the methods they use to teach writing and letter formation to ensure that provides consistent learning experiences.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to persist and succeed in developing skills, by offering timely support. For example, she holds material taut to enable children to use scissors to cut through it. This gives children a strong sense of achievement and pride as they succeed and the childminder warmly praises their skill.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She develops warm, caring relationships with the children, which enable children to grow secure and confident in her home and enjoy their activities. The childminder's good use of local beaches, play areas and parks supports children in developing physical skills and they benefit from regular outdoor activities and fresh air. The childminder's daily safety checks and risk assessments enable her to keep children safe while in her care. Safety gates enable the childminder to control children's access to high-risk areas such as the kitchen. The childminder teaches children how to behave in the event of fire, because they participate in regular fire drills. She uses outings as opportunities to teach children about road safety rules. These experiences enable children to develop a good awareness of their own personal safety and that of others.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children learn to behave well. This is because the childminder is consistent and firm as she reminds children of the impact of their behaviour on others, and teaches them alternative ways to behave. She praises positive behaviour and independence skills such as helping to tidy resources away and helping to prepare snacks. The childminder enthusiastically raises children's awareness of difference and diversity as she teaches them about her Greek heritage and language. The childminder uses dolls, books, pictures depicting disabled people, different lifestyles and people with different ethnic backgrounds, to teach children to respect and learn about a wide range of differences. The childminder supports children's growing independence, involving children in preparing their snacks and choosing from healthy options for their lunches. She ensures that she is aware of individual children's dietary needs to enable her to meet them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children learn the importance of hand washing because the childminder reminds them of why they need to do so before each meal. She works closely with parents to provide consistency and continuity of care. Children's developing communication and social skills, self-confidence and independence, equips them well with skills that they need for their future moves to nursery and or school.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her knowledge and understanding of child protection issues is good, along with her awareness of the signs and symptoms that may cause concern. The childminder's comprehensive safeguarding policies detail the procedures to follow and include relevant, current contact numbers. The childminder takes effective steps to make her home safe, making daily checks to ensure that it remains so. Her home is secure, with appropriate fire detection and safety equipment fitted in appropriate places. The childminder carries out risk assessments for all outings and ensures that she is well prepared with first aid equipment. She equips each child with high visibility clothing to support her in supervising them and keeping them safe.

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provision

Effective systems are in place to share information with parents, with parents given a choice of receiving information in daily diaries or by the internet. The childminder's policies and procedures are readily available to parents. The childminder seeks parents and children's views about her provision by asking them to complete evaluation questionnaires. Parents are positive about the progress that the activities that the childminder provides and the progress that their make with her. They praise the healthy lifestyle provided, with children enjoying daily outings and eating nutritious foods.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements. She uses a development framework and computer program to monitor children's progress, identify their next steps and so provide activities to promote children's progress and learning. These cover all aspects of Early Years Foundation stage and support her in providing a well-balanced educational programme. However, the childminder has not sought information from local schools to ensure that her teaching techniques match and complement theirs. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share information about good practice. She has identified weaknesses in her knowledge and experience and plans to attend training to address these. This demonstrates her capacity and commitment to develop and improve her provision.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462426 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 939893 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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