Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 28 June 2011

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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 supports children's language development well. She engages them in a variety of interesting conversations so they learn to speak with confidence.  The childminder forms good relationships with parents. They work together well to help children progress onto their next stage of their learning.  The childminder forms secure relationships with children. This means they settle with ease and are eager to learn.  Children develop positive relationships with other children and adults. The childminder takes them to a variety of groups where they socialise. This helps children learn to cope with new environments and people, essential skills for their move onto school.  The childminder regularly attends training courses. This helps to develop her skills and extend children's learning in a variety of ways, especially boys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always make independent play choices or develop new interests and ideas through their play. This is because the childminder often chooses activities for them and makes suggestions to extend their play.  The childminder does not provide more mark making equipment and opportunities for children to build on their early writing skills.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to choose activities and outcomes for themselves, in order to develop their independence, imaginations and curiosity in their play choices  extend the range of mark making equipment, so that children have more opportunities to develop confidence and skills to use a variety of equipment for writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing independently and with the childminder in organised activities.  The inspector took into account the views of parents by reading letters written for inspection purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children about their favourite activities with the childminder.  The inspector sampled some documentation completed by the childminder, including children's development records and her safeguarding policy.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's learning needs before they attend. This helps her plan activities children will enjoy and learn from the outset. She plans a range of activities using children's interests. For example, she works with them to build and fix a train track. She shows them how the magnetic trains fit together, and talks to them about the train journeys. The childminder makes lots of suggestions to extend the children's learning, however, she does not always sit back and allow them to follow their own ideas. Children create valentine cards and 'write' using crayons. This helps them learn that the marks they make have meaning, although there are fewer opportunities for them to use a wider variety of mark-making tolls in their play. Children play with age and stage appropriate toys. For example, babies explore the sounds and textures of rattles and soft books. The childminder does not always encourage children's

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who attend. This is good

independent play choices though, meaning they tend to rely on her, rather than make their own. The childminder assesses children's development to identify their progress and next steps. She shares children's progress records with parents, which supports children's good progress and prepares them well for the next stage of their learning.

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good

The childminder is warm and friendly, which means children settle quickly. She is an excellent role model and respectful. Children listen to her and learn to follow instructions well, for example, helping to tidy away toys. The childminder helps children form positive relationships so they share the toys and play well together, using the overall, good range of resources. The childminder supports children to become independent. She encourages them to use the toilet regularly and wash their hands thoroughly. Children understand good hygiene and 'wash away germs' before and after eating or using the toilet. The childminder helps children to develop good physical skills. They play in the garden and visit local parks to exercise their muscles using different equipment.

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provision is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved her partnership working with parents to promote children's learning and development. Parents' report favourably on this and the 'safe and nurturing environment' she provides. The childminder is clear about child protection issues. She has a robust procedure to follow, which detail relevant telephone numbers for specialist support. The childminder has a range of written policies, which she shares with parents. This helps them understand how to work with her, for example, to provide healthy lunch options for their children. The childminder uses training, links with other professionals and her observations of children to make changes to her practice. This has helped her plan activities around children's interests that cover all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102414 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 839179 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Saltash, Cornwall. She offers care Monday to Thursday, from 7am until 5.30pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary 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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