Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 27 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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

 Teaching is good, and so children make good progress in their learning. The childminder understands how children learn and she devises simple and effective activities that engage their interest.  The childminder skilfully interacts with children who are learning to speak. She uses words, signs and facial expressions in the context of daily activities and routines. As a result, children listen, understand and begin to communicate with confidence.  The childminder seeks to improve her professional knowledge and understanding. She successfully undertakes relevant accredited training. As a result, the quality of her service to children and their families continuously improves.  Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. They play and learn in a welcoming family home, where their well-being is prioritised and promoted.  The childminder establishes purposeful partnerships with parents. Information sharing

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This provision is good

is effective. It enhances children's learning in the childminding provision and at home.  The childminder sensibly manages risks to children in her home and on outings. The freedom this gives children means they are able to increase in strength and confidence as they run, climb and slide at the nearby park.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress. This ensures that any concerns about their development are identified and addressed quickly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's accurate assessment of children's progress is not fully communicated, when children move to other settings, including school.

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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

 improve the continuity for children's learning when they move to other settings, by summarising their achievements for the new provider, so that starting points are clear

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed play and learning activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector looked at observation, planning and assessment records and documentation to promote children's health and well-being.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder interacts skilfully with children. She effectively incorporates the seven areas of learning into everyday routines and play activities. For example, older children learn to recognise and find their name as part of the hand-washing routine, because it is displayed next to their hand towel. The childminder uses resources effectively to devise original activities. For example, younger children become absorbed in picking up brightly coloured beads and dropping them into an empty, clear plastic bottle. This promotes their physical development and concentration. Furthermore, the commentary provided by the childminder supports children to learn language in the context of stimulating play activities. When they are inducted into the setting, parents contribute to an initial assessment of what children know and can do. Children acquire the key skills they will need when they start school. The childminder uses her accurate assessments of children's

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who attend. This is good

progress to identify what they need to learn next. As a result, children engage in varied activities that challenge them, interest them and promote their good progress.

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good

Relationships are good. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's company. The childminder works in close partnership with parents. For example, when children are settling in, she gathers information relating to their health and well-being, which keeps them safe. The childminder provides tasty and nutritious home- cooked meals, and so children learn to make healthy choices in their diet. She frequently takes children on outings. Daily walks to school and back provide healthy exercise, as well as emotionally preparing younger children for their move to school. Outings to toddler groups promote children's social development and confidence as they play with other children. The childminder is a calm and caring role model. She gives children her full attention and successfully promotes their positive behaviour.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and knows how to keep children safe. She ensures that she refreshes her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. The childminder evaluates her provision and actively seeks opportunities to further develop her professional skills. She effectively implements what she learns, so that her practice continually improves. She is ambitious for the achievement of the children in her care. The childminder embeds effective systems that ensure she accurately monitors their progress. However, when children move to other settings, including school, she does not summarise their progress and share this information with the new setting effectively enough. Consequently, the starting points for the next phase of their education are not quickly established and continuity in their learning is compromised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417198 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 965752 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Hyde, Cheshire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. Her provision operates all year round, from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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