Childminder 102407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2015 20 January 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 has effective introductory visits with new parents and their children, which help children to settle well and promotes positive relationships with parents.  The childminder uses her experience and good understanding of how children learn to promote children's learning and development well.  The childminder has clear systems to track and plan for children's progress. She encourages parents to contribute to their children's developmental records and involves them in children's learning. Parents provide positive feedback and are very happy with the childcare provision.  The childminder continues to develop her childcare knowledge through attending training. She demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement through reflecting on her practice and the difference this makes to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Toys and play materials for babies have similarities in design and purpose, which does not extend their tactile and sensorial experiences.

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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

 promote babies' sensorial play using a wider range of resources to promote their investigation and exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and sampled documentation.  The inspector checked suitability of the premises and arrangements for overnight care.  The inspector read current feedback letters and previous references from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good support to young children in their activities. She stays close to babies so that they feel secure. Babies respond positively to the childminder's close attention and babble happily, developing good early communication skills. They begin to copy actions, such as waving and clapping. The childminder encourages babies to reach, stretch and roll over, which helps them to become mobile and develop muscle strength for the next stage in their learning. Resources are age-appropriate and in good condition, although not widely varied in texture, to stimulate babies' interest and curiosity further. The childminder plans activities to suit the ages of children attending, to help them make good progress. For example, children learn to concentrate as they listen to stories and practise writing, which prepares them for school. The childminder uses children's interests to provide activities that offer purposeful challenges. For instance, some children prefer to

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who attend. This is good

dig up vegetables from the soil, while others enjoy making potato prints.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's needs effectively. Her policies and procedures underpin her practice to promote and protect children's welfare. The childminder follows babies' personal routines, so they are comfortable and content in her care. She prepares young children well for new experiences and environments, so they become confident learners. For example, the childminder gradually introduces babies to other children in a small setting, before taking them to a large group. The childminder makes good use of outings to promote children's development. Children enjoy trips to feed the ducks at the park. They collect items of interest and return home to create a collage, which extends their creativity and learning as they talk about what they have found.

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provision is good

The childminder has addressed previous inspection recommendations well. She has improved hygiene practice to minimise the risk of cross infection. Children benefit from additional activities that help them understand how food grows. The childminder self- evaluates her effectiveness and takes positive action to improve children's experiences. For example, she purchases additional resources and uses the toy library to promote children's interests. The childminder attends courses to maintain her good knowledge. These have included child protection, physical play, and children's communication and language development. This means she has a secure awareness of safeguarding procedures to protect children's welfare. She has increased outdoor learning activities for children, with ideas taken from relevant training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102407 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 845851 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Newquay, Cornwall. The childminder offers overnight care on an occasional basis. She works Monday to Thursday, except in the summer 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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