Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 21 May 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children form an exceptionally secure attachment to the childminder, which successfully promotes their sense of belonging and emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is inspirational, as the childminder provides a vast range of high-quality and innovative resources and interacts very skilfully to introduce challenge. Therefore, children make excellent progress.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the local safeguarding procedures and is very confident to follow these if she has concerns about a child.  Children's communication and language skills are exceptional. The childminder extends these skills further through ongoing purposeful discussion, challenging questions and the introduction of new words.  The childminder's home is organised extremely well to promote children's well-being, cooperation and independence.  The childminder attends regular early years training to extend her knowledge and skills

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This provision is outstanding

further. As a result, she significantly improves outcomes for children.

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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

 enhance partnerships with parents further by involving them more fully in sharing and promoting children's learning at home and in the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the children and the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through recently completed questionnaires.  The inspector engaged in a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation and children's records.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder knows children exceptionally well and understands how they learn and develop. She provides a very broad and balanced range of enjoyable and purposeful learning experiences. The childminder successfully monitors and assesses children's progress, which helps her to identify their developmental needs. She regularly shares this information with parents so they have an excellent awareness of children's progression. However, the childminder has not fully developed methods of working jointly with parents to promote learning at home and in the setting. Nevertheless, children are prepared exceptionally well for their future learning. They share, take turns and cooperate to maintain harmonious play. Children develop superb social skills and benefit from excellent opportunities to increase their understanding of the importance of keeping healthy and safe.

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outstanding

Children follow the extremely positive example set by the childminder and are very well mannered, helpful and kind to one another. They respect people's differences as they learn about equality and diversity. Children explore the local environment and places of interest, such as the beach, seal sanctuary and the park. The childminder is highly attentive to children's needs and meets them very promptly. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe, as they identify and manage everyday risk indoors, outdoors and on outings. Children benefit from an extremely healthy diet, learn to keep themselves clean and enjoy plenty of fresh air and physical exercise each day. The childminder has established exceptionally positive links with other early years providers, which helps children in their move between settings and into school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is highly effective in the promotion of children's welfare, learning and development. She monitors risks regularly and thoroughly to maintain children's safety. Children practise emergency evacuation procedures to promote their confidence and familiarity with what to do. The childminder has successfully addressed recommendations raised at the last inspection. She monitors her practice regularly and effectively, which helps her to identify appropriate areas for future development. As a result, she plans to introduce music from different countries and help children to explore and understand their feelings and emotions. The childminder has exceptionally positive partnerships with parents, other agencies and professionals, which help her to meet children's needs exceptionally well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332664 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 834717 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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