Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 13 October 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 interacts positively with children, promoting their skills across the areas of learning, especially their communication and language.  Children form close, affectionate relationships with the childminder. They feel safe and secure, and develop confidence to explore the activities she provides.  The childminder provides opportunities for babies to develop good physical skills, encouraging them as they crawl and begin to become more mobile.  Strong partnerships with parents positively support children's well-being and development. Children benefit from consistency of care and a shared approach to learning.  The childminder is committed to providing good-quality provision and regularly seeks the views of parents and children so that she can continually improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reinforce mathematical language in children's play and routines to help them recognise shapes and compare sizes.  The childminder does not always encourage children to manage more of their own self- care in order to become more independent.

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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

 strengthen children's mathematical development by helping them to recognise shapes and sizes during routines and in their play  enhance opportunities for children's learning and growing independence to do things for themselves during daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is knowledgeable, experienced and has a secure understanding of how children learn. She provides a good range of activities that children enjoy. Very young children develop essential skills as they practise walking around the furniture, showing delight when they join in games with older friends. The childminder supports children's development of communication and language as they play together. For example, when they were pretending to make a picnic, older children talked about the sandwiches they were making, and the childminder encouraged younger children to say the names of the fruit. The childminder continually praises their efforts, developing their confidence and self-esteem. Children begin to develop concentration, and solve problems during activities such as rolling out play dough and exploring puzzles. Although the childminder encourages them to count, she does not make the most of opportunities during the day for them to

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who attend. This is good

notice different shapes, compare sizes, and develop their mathematical language.

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good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, and children are happy and relaxed. She liaises closely with parents to provide consistent and caring support for children as they begin to manage their feelings. The childminder is a positive role model for children's behaviour. Consequently, they learn the skills they need to share and take turns, and behave well. The childminder does not extend children's self-care skills, such as putting on their aprons and tidying away their toys. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and while on outings to the park. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups where they enjoy activities and socialise with other children. This gives them access to a wider range of learning experiences, and develops their confidence and social skills, which prepares them well for the move to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She implements policies and takes sensible precautions around the home to promote children's health, safety and well-being. She attends training and meets with other childminders so that children benefit from fresh ideas and her up-to-date knowledge. For example, following training, she has developed song bags to engage children's interest and develop their communication and language skills. The childminder provides good support for children who need additional help, working closely with outside agencies when necessary. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that the childminder keeps them fully informed about what their children have been doing and achieving.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231015 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 842676 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Saltash, Cornwall.

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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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