Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 15 October 2008

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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

 The childminder skilfully adapts activities to extend challenges in children's learning. She enables all children to take part and has a robust knowledge of their abilities. Children show very positive attitudes to learning because they are excited and enthusiastic in their activities.  The childminder makes exemplary use of her extensive range of resources and activities. She provides excellent support to children, so they are very happy and busy in play. Consequently, the childminder promotes children's learning and development exceptionally well, both indoors and outdoors.  The childminder maintains meticulous records of children's development. She is precise in her assessment of starting points and rigorous in her identification of next steps. The childminder successfully involves parents in monitoring children's progress.  The childminder is highly professional in her organisation of childminding

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This provision is outstanding

arrangements. She is thorough in her self-evaluation and demonstrates a robust commitment to continuous development.  The childminder has excellent relationships with children and their families. Parents provide detailed complimentary feedback and have exceptional regard for the childminder's care.

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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 children's opportunities to write and make marks in their play when outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback from parents and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector sampled children's development records.  The inspector checked safety of the premises and the safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children play exceptionally well together and confidently share their ideas. For example, children choose to dress-up and play 'doctors'. They talk animatedly about being poorly, having a temperature and needing a bandage. Imaginative play is very popular, for instance, children show delight on their pretend train journey. They have tickets, a timetable and talk about 'going to London'. The childminder gently intervenes during children's activities to extend further challenge and enhance their play. For example, she asks children how to make pink and orange when mixing paint colours. Each activity is educational and the childminder is very effective in her teaching skills. She takes every opportunity available to promote children's next stage of development.

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outstanding

Children are very cooperative and have exemplary behaviour. Younger children watch older ones with intrigue and copy their actions, such as to learn a dance. Children love to help with tasks and readily help to tidy up, a recommendation from a previous inspection. At snack time, children pour drinks and learn to cut their own fruit, so they develop early independence skills. They talk with the childminder about flavour, texture and scent. Children have great fun in the garden, which provides fascinating learning opportunities. They eagerly explore and discover interesting resources, such as the playhouse, water tray and canopied den. Laminated letter pictures hang in a tree, although these do not reflect children's contributions. Children learn how things grow, for instance, they plant seed potatoes. The childminder supports children's emotional development exceptionally well, so they feel very secure in her care.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has completed an extensive range of training since the last inspection. She evaluates her learning thoroughly to ensure it is beneficial and improves practice. For example, the childminder shared information with parents on food presentation and making meals. This helps to promote healthy eating further by enticing children to try a wider range of foods. The childminder completed a higher-level child protection course, which gave her a deeper understanding of safeguarding children. Courses inspire the childminder to extend her resources. For instance, she has a school uniform on the dressing-up rail and photographs of teachers, which prepare children well for their move to school. The childminder works in close partnership with parents and others to support children's development. Parents describe a happy, loving environment where 'children have a wonderful time', and comment on the childminder's 'expertise, patience and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY233727 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 832826 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 15 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives with her partner and two children on the outskirts of Falmouth, Cornwall. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged three and four years. Care is available to children from 8am to 6pm each weekday, during term time only.

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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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