Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 8 February 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 provides a nurturing, family atmosphere, where children feel secure and confident, and happily explore their environment.  The childminder's effective observations and assessments enable her to plan and provide a good range of challenging resources and activities. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes very good use of the local environment and amenities, giving children a wide range of experiences and promoting their learning.  The childminder makes full use of training opportunities to increase her knowledge and improve her practice. She uses this knowledge to enhance children's learning experiences. She reflects on her practice and suggestions from a range of sources to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information for parents about their children's progress lacks detail about the rate of their children's progress and, therefore, does not fully encourage parental contributions.

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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 parents with more detailed information to help them monitor their child's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read parental feedback.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and garden.  The childminder held discussions with the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her family.  The inspector sampled documentation about planning, children's progress and welfare.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder quickly establishes children's starting points using her observations and information from parents. She uses this information to systematically identify their next steps in learning. She plans activities that challenge children appropriately and enable them to make good progress across all areas of learning. Teaching is good. In a craft activity the childminder gives clear directions and support. This enables older children to master cutting with scissors and develop their collages. Meanwhile, younger children learn to handle a paint brush and load it with glue to create their simpler collage pictures. As older children enjoy threading cotton reels onto a lace and happily count them, the childminder encourages them to identify and add two numbers together. This extends their mathematical understanding. As younger children put the reels back in their jar, the childminder counts alongside them, so raising their awareness of number and counting. All

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who attend. This is good

children enjoy sitting comfortably with the childminder as she reads to them. These activities promote children's physical development, mathematical understanding and interest in reading for the future. The childminder continues to assess children's development and plan effectively for their progress. She informs parents about their children's levels of development. However, this information lacks detail about how secure children are in each phase of development. This means that parents are not fully aware of the rate of their child's progress to involve them fully in assessing their learning.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's nurturing care. This sense of security enables babies to quickly settle to sleep. The childminder models and reinforces good health and hygiene habits. Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise during outdoor play and outings. They learn about difference and diversity because the childminder provides them with a wide range of resources that prompt discussion and awareness. Children's developing skills, especially in communication, confidence and independence, prepare them well for future learning environments.

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provision is good

The childminder organises her documentation efficiently. She promotes children's well- being, learning and development well. She has a sound understanding of how to protect children and of safeguarding procedures. She involves children in regular fire drills and teaches them how to keep themselves safe. The childminder attends the local childminding group, reflects on her practice and attends training. This enables her to develop her practice and has a positive impact on children's learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414550 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 832179 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Falmouth, in Cornwall. She provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year, and receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four.

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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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