Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2015 1 March 2012

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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 strong partnerships with parents and others, which result in effective support to children's individual needs and development. She conscientiously seeks additional information to increase her knowledge and skills in caring for children.  Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures enable the childminder to monitor children's progress well and successfully promote their learning and development.  The childminder makes good use of sign language to support children's communication and language development. She keeps parents well informed about children's well- being and involves them in their learning.  The childminder plans a wide variety of educational activities for indoor and outdoor learning, which the children enjoy. Children have a lovely time with the childminder and feel very secure in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a sound capacity to continuously develop and improve

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This provision is good

her practice, to benefit children further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend the mathematical learning opportunities for children as they play.  Toys and activities for babies are sometimes too similar in design, which lessens the opportunities for babies to investigate and experience a wider variety of textures and objects.

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to recognise numbers and make links to quantities  increase the range of different play materials for babies to discover and explore, to enhance their curiosity and interest.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder in her childcare practice.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback letters from parents and a sample of children's development records.  The inspector checked safety and suitability of the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector sampled a range of written documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of children's learning and development. She engages well with children to help them learn and prepare for nursery or school. This helps children to develop positive attitudes and concentration skills. The childminder has a clear understanding of children's differing abilities and adapts activities accordingly. For instance, she provides further challenges to children who are more able, to stimulate them and retain their interest. The childminder does not always extend activities in children's number recognition. The childminder has an extensive range of toys; however, they do not include a wide variety of natural materials for babies' exploration. The childminder uses activity books to show children's learning and achievements, which she shares with families to promote children's development skills.

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good

The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and personal routines. She communicates well with parents so that their children are content, happy and comfortable in her care, and discusses and meets children's health and dietary requirements. The childminder sends daily updates and photographs by text, so parents know about their children's activities. Children behave well and learn about road safety with the childminder. They enjoy a variety of outings, which benefits their learning and development. For instance, the childminder takes children to the beach, music sessions and physical play areas. The childminder teaches children to share and to develop good social skills.

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provision is good

The childminder supervises her assistant at all times and informs him of child protection procedures. She demonstrates a secure awareness and understanding of safeguarding matters to help protect children's welfare. To update her childcare knowledge, the childminder has discussions with other childminders and attends relevant meetings. She makes good use of the internet to research information on specific needs. Her plans for development include making a chicken coop and a vegetable plot to extend activities for children, to help them learn more about nature. The childminder continues to add to her collection of toys, books and games. The childminder seeks parents' views as part of her self-evaluation. They provide very positive feedback, such as children being 'very happy and excited' and 'learning something new' each time they go to the childminder. Parents describe a 'safe, caring and stimulating environment' in which their children flourish.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338155 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 828323 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her husband and child in St Austell, Cornwall. The childminder offers care every day and in the school holidays. She employs her husband on an occasional basis as an assistant, as and when needed.

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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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