Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/04/2014 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

 Children are confident and secure in the childminder's presence because she establishes warm and strong relationships with them.  The childminder makes good use of local amenities and the outdoors, where she uses natural materials to interest children and promotes their development and learning.  Children enjoy using and exploring the wide range of good quality resources, which the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although available, storage of books behind an opaque door makes them less inviting and accessible to children.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 written views provided by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the outdoor play area.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation regarding children's welfare.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and four children, in the village of Carharrack, Cornwall. The ground floor of their home is used for childminding. Children use all areas of the childminder's home. There is a secure and enclosed area suitable for outdoor play. The family has two dogs, two lovebirds and marine fish. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder currently has four children on roll in the in the early years age range. The childminder takes and collects children from nearby schools. She uses the local amenities and parks 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:

 improve the access children have to books to promote their enjoyment of reading.

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who attend

The quality of the educational programme is good. The childminder knows children well and using information from parents and her own observations, to establish children's developmental levels and their next steps. By using this information, she provides activities and experiences, which interest and engage children and support their progress and learning. The childminder is aware of the need to produce progress summaries for children aged between two years. She shares information about children's achievements with parents regularly in informal discussions, when they also discuss how to support children's future progress. The childminders link with the local pre-school ensures that they can share information and provide continuity of learning and complementary experiences. Parents feel well informed about their children's activities and praise the progress that their children make with the childminder. They are confident that their

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who attend

children enjoy the activities and are happy going to the childminders.

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who attend

The childminder takes children out on regular outings to local parks, play areas and woods, which enable them to develop their physical skills and learn about the environment. Weekly visits to the local swimming pool, where the childminder provides one-to-one support and supervision, helps children to overcome their fear of the water and supports them in learning to swim. The childminder's provision of scooters and bicycles enables children to develop balance, coordination and spatial awareness as they ride them around her patio and paths. The childminder skilfully develops this activity when she sets out cones of different colours for children to negotiate; she praises young children when they correctly identify and name the colours. The childminder raises children's awareness of numerals as she encourages them to hunt for numbered pebbles. Children learn to share and take turns when the childminder calmly reminds them of the

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who attend

need to wait their turn when they want to use the same resources. Children begin to develop pencil control as the childminder provides them with pencils and paper, so supporting their future writing skills. She encourages children's communication and creative skills as they describe and plan their drawings of their parents and a castle. The childminders introduction of sign language supports and increases children's communication skills along with their awareness of difference and diversity.

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

The childminder knows children and their families well. The warm, caring and strong relationships she develops with them enables children to relax in her presence, supporting children in their growing self-confidence. The childminder's knowledge of individual children enables her to meet their needs and provide continuity of care. The childminders good use of local facilities and parks supports children's developing physical skills and they benefit from regular outdoor activities and fresh air. Her risk assessments show how she keeps children safe on outings. During journeys to and from school and other venues, the childminder teaches and reinforces road safety rules. She reinforces good safety practices by providing cycle helmets, which children wear when riding scooters and bicycles in the garden. Children learn how to behave in the event of fire, because they participate in regular fire drills. These experiences enable children to develop a good awareness of their

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

own personal safety and that of others. Children behave well, because the childminder keeps them busy with activities that they enjoy. She gives clear explanations of what is expected and praises positive and helpful behaviour. The children learn about where food comes from because the childminder involves them in growing fruit and vegetables in her garden. Children are easily able to see, choose and access most resources as she labels them and stores them in clear boxes. However, books are stored in a cupboard with an opaque door, making them less noticeable and accessible.

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

The childminder stores meals provided by parents safely and appropriately. She takes note of children's dietary needs and provides nutritious and balanced snacks. The childminder supports children's growing independence as she encourages them to choose and prepare their snacks. For example, she gives children a variety of fruit to choose from and encourages them to use safe knives to slice them and their cheese. The childminder reminds children to wash their hands before handling foods and provides individual towels to minimise risk of cross infection. The childminder promotes regular tooth brushing by ensuring that all children have toothbrushes available. The childminder fosters children's developing communication skills, self-confidence and independence, which equips them with the skills that they need for their future move to nursery. Children grow familiar with the shared site of the local pre-school and school, when they accompany the childminder

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provision

The childminder has a good 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 of child abuse. The childminder's safeguarding policies, detail the procedures to follow and include relevant, current contact numbers. The childminder takes effective steps to make her home safe; risk assessments and maintenance records show how she keeps children safe, both in her home and when on outings. The childminder's analysis of fire drills enables her to identify and address any difficulties that arise.

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provision

The childminder meets all welfare requirements. Her policies and procedures are readily available and parents sign to confirm that they have read them. The childminder and parents regularly share information about children's activities, progress and routines to support continuity of care. The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements. She uses her knowledge of children's development to assess children's progress, identify their next steps and provide activities to promote children's progress and learning. The childminder attends training and practices the skills learnt there. This demonstrates her capacity to develop her provision. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's achievements and activities through discussion. She has close links with the local pre-school enabling them to share information about activities and children's

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provision

progress. Consequently, the childminder is able to provide children with a consistent approach to their learning and complementary activities.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 EY468471 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 943833 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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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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