Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 12 April 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 a good knowledge of children's learning and development. She monitors children's progress well and maintains clear assessments of their achievements.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents and teaching staff. This enables her to meet children's individual care needs effectively. The childminder is flexible in her childcare arrangements to support parents' requirements.  The childminder provides a warm welcome to children and parents, who appreciate the family atmosphere. The premises are safe and stimulating, so children feel secure and happy there.  Children form warm attachments and benefit from the additional support of an assistant. They enjoy their activities and learn through their play.  The childminder reflects on her practice well and attends relevant training. This allows her to develop her childcare provision and make ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on opportunities to involve parents more in children's activities, to help them share and reinforce children's learning at home.

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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 more opportunities to involve and encourage parents in their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector received written and verbal feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled children's development records.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and checked required documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder varies her resources and activities to suit the different ages and abilities of children. This means she provides effective challenges to their learning, so they develop skills ready for school. For example, the childminder encourages number, colour and letter recognition during activities. She demonstrates how to use equipment, such as writing templates, and children are keen to have a go. To promote communication and language development, the childminder reads stories, sings songs and talks with children. She uses flash cards as a visual prompt, which parents also use at home to reinforce children's understanding. However, the childminder does not extend ideas for home learning, such as to provide words of a new song or to suggest mathematical activities to link with a popular story. The childminder shares relevant information with other providers children attend, to promote continuity of care and learning for children.

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good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models, so children behave well and have positive attitudes. They learn to share because the childminder teaches them to swap and take turns. Young children repeat phrases during their play with others, such as, 'can't have both', which shows their understanding. The childminder ensures daily routines accommodate children's needs. She has a good awareness of children's individual needs, such as sleep patterns and dietary requirements. Consequently, children remain comfortable and content in her care. Children learn about safety with the childminder, which helps them to develop a sense of responsibility. For example, they practise the fire drill with her and know that they need to wear sun hats when they play outside. Children benefit from frequent outdoor play opportunities in the garden and on outings. They develop their physical skills using a variety of equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the procedures to safeguard children's welfare. She completes child protection training with her assistant and they have relevant discussions, to secure their understanding. They work well together, with clear roles and responsibilities, to provide good support for children. The childminder demonstrates effective use of knowledge and awareness gained from training. For example, she uses outdoor activities, such as bark rubbing and climbing trees, to engage and promote boys' learning. The childminder has learnt about brain stimulation for children, which increased her knowledge of speech and language development. She attends regular meetings to keep up to date with current childcare guidance. Parents provide a wealth of very complimentary feedback about all aspects of the childminder's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102475 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 839186 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 12 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives with her husband and adult child in Bodmin. Care is available to children each weekday during term time and school holidays. The childminder's husband assists with the care of the children.

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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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