Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2015 13 June 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 monitors children's progress well through effective assessment and planning procedures. She maintains detailed records which provide clear information about children's learning and development.  There is a good range of educational activities to interest children and promote their developing skills. Children are confident and enjoy learning, which shows that the childminder prepares them well for school.  The childminder has a professional approach to her practice. Toys and play materials are very well organised with word and picture labels, to help children make independent choices. Childcare records and documentation are in good order.  The childminder is attentive to children, so they are very happy in her care.  The childminder works closely with parents to support the individual needs of children. She promotes continuity of care and shares ideas with parents to extend children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's understanding of healthy eating and food origins.

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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

 increase activities to help children understand how things grow, to enhance their awareness of food sources and being healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their play activities and at mealtimes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback from parents and sampled children's development records.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises.

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who attend. This is good

Children have a lovely time with the childminder and are keen to join activities. The childminder includes all children and skilfully interacts to support each child's stage of learning. For example, babies sit with older children at music time and happily shake rattles. Other children play various instruments and sing action or number songs. Children focus well and thoroughly enjoy interactive stories, which relate to a favourite subject. The childminder uses children's interests to link with planning. For instance, children particularly like to learn about animals and dinosaurs. Babies investigate items from a treasure basket, so they experience different textures. The childminder encourages children to develop and express their creativity by using various materials. For example, they paint pictures and collect leaves to make a collage. They enjoy role play and dressing-up with their friends.

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good

Children are kind, polite and caring towards others, which shows positive attitudes. For example, they say, 'We are playing with the big toys,' and understand that babies have different ones. Children help to care for the family pets and develop a sense of responsibility. They enjoy outdoor play on a regular basis. The childminder provides a good range of resources in the garden, including physical play equipment, and sand and water play. Children dig for worms to investigate the natural world. They plant seeds and bulbs to learn how flowers grow, although the childminder does not extend the activity to include fruit and vegetables. The childminder teaches children to be safe; for example, to hold hands when they go for a walk with her.

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provision is good

The childminder reflects on her practice to evaluate what has worked well and to make improvements. For example, she provided alternative items for children to use following a potato-printing activity. The childminder completes appropriate training to update her knowledge and awareness of the child protection procedures. She also attends briefing sessions to reinforce her good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Previous inspection recommendations are complete and the childminder demonstrates ongoing developments in her practice. Parents are highly complimentary about the standard of care given to their children. They describe a 'nurturing, loving, calm home- from-home environment' and a 'safe, caring, professional service'. The childminder works in partnership with others, for example, to share information with key persons who also provide care for the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439813 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 824461 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two children in the St Stephens area of Saltash, Cornwall. She offers care to children between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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