Rebecca Griffiths

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 17 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming, stimulating and comfortable home environment, and makes good use of the outdoors for learning.  Children form a strong and positive attachment to the childminder and as a result, they feel safe and secure.  The childminder works effectively with parents and other practitioners, which contributes positively to meeting children's individual needs.  Children enjoy a broad and balanced range of learning experiences that helps them to make good progress.  The childminder drives continuous improvement and plans to further enhance opportunities for outdoor learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always promote children's awareness of difference and diversity during everyday activities.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children of differing language abilities to express themselves fully.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend the range of resources to further promote children's positive awareness of difference and diversity during child-initiated play  increase use of signing and labelling to encourage children of differing language abilities to express themselves fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the children and childminder.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector took account of parental feedback provided in children's records and via email.  The inspector sampled childminding documentation and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows children well and has a good understanding of how they learn and develop. She provides a wide range of toys, resources and equipment that truly interests and engages them. The quality of teaching is good as the childminder interacts skilfully, asks open questions and introduces additional tools, to challenge children further as they play. As a result, children are curious, inquisitive and keen to learn. They select favourite books to share with the childminder and are confident to re-tell these stories to others. The childminder engages children in ongoing, purposeful discussion, which promotes their emerging language skills. However, there are some missed opportunities to enable children to communicate fully in different ways, for example through use of labelling and signing. The childminder is effective in monitoring and assessing children's progress. She liaises well with parents and professionals to support children with specific needs and to

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good

Children are happy, settled, confident and independent. They benefit from good opportunities to develop their social skills as they share, take turns and participate in local group activities. Children learn to manage their own personal care needs, develop healthy eating habits and enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. They follow the positive example set by the childminder and are helpful, kind and well mannered. As a result, children develop the key skills required for future learning. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe as they play in the park, cross the road and use tools such as scissors. Children learn about their own cultures and beliefs and those of others through adult-led activities. However, there is an insufficient range of resources to promote children's positive awareness and understanding of difference and diversity during child-initiated play. The childminder works positively with other providers, in order

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good

to support children in their move between settings and into school.

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provision is good

The childminder promotes children's well-being, learning and development well. She has a secure understanding of the local safeguarding procedures and is confident to follow these if required. Following the last inspection, the childminder now assesses risk effectively, encourages children to participate in regular fire drills and checks fire safety equipment regularly. Therefore, she promotes children's safety and security appropriately at all times. The childminder attends regular training to update and extend her knowledge and skills, which impacts positively on children's welfare, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299507 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 833999 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her two children in the rural village of St Just, in Cornwall. Children use all areas of the childminder's home. Toilet facilities are on the first floor. An enclosed garden and the family smallholding are available for outdoor activities. The childminder has a dog. There are currently five children attending who are in the early years age range. Some also attend other early years settings. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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