Bennett, Charlotte

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 13 July 2010

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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 interacts skilfully as she engages children in purposeful activities that challenge and inspire them. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points for learning when they first attend.  Children learn to keep themselves safe as the childminder explains why it is important to handle tools and equipment with care.  The childminder talks to children about what they are doing, what they hope to achieve and how they will do this. This positively supports their increasing communication and language skills.  The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, which helps them to develop good social skills and maintain harmonious play.  Positive links with other early years practitioners help children move effortlessly between settings and into school.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and promotes children's welfare and learning successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully engage children and parents in contributing to the self- evaluation process to support her with making improvements.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to develop their senses. This is because they do not always have a wide range of different materials, objects and textures to explore and investigate, indoors and outdoors.

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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 opportunities for children to explore, investigate and examine a wider range of objects and materials, indoors and outdoors  strengthen self-evaluation further to include the views of children and parents to help shape action plans for future improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussions with children and the childminder.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector sampled documentation and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

Children's assessment records show that the childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She identifies appropriate areas for children's future learning and development. The childminder shares these records regularly with parents to keep them informed and to support children's learning at home. The childminder provides a broad and balanced range of enjoyable learning experiences based on children's individual preferences and abilities. At the inspection, children collected small beanbags and sorted them into a range of different containers. The childminder helped them to count, sort and compare sizes as they did so. She provided additional challenge by encouraging children to fill larger containers that were some distance away. As children practised, they threw the beanbags with increasing levels of accuracy. As a result of the good quality of teaching, children develop the essential skills for future learning.

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good

Children are happy, confident and settled. They form a secure attachment to the childminder, which promotes their emotional well-being and independence. In addition to planned activities, children use a good range of toys, books and resources to help them develop a positive awareness and respect of people's differences. The childminder is a positive role model and as a result, children are well behaved, helpful and kind. The home is well-organised to meet children's needs. They help themselves to favourite toys from the plentiful range available and move freely indoors and out. The childminder promotes healthy eating habits and teaches children how to identify and manage their own personal care needs.

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provision is good

The childminder has recently completed child protection training. As a result, she is confident to follow the local safeguarding procedures if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has met the recommendations raised at the last inspection and improved her risk assessments to help ensure children's safety. The childminder teaches children how to protect themselves from harm, as they participate in regular emergency evacuation procedures to help keep them safe in the event of a fire. Suitability checks are in place for all adults living on the premises and the childminder supervises children appropriately at all times. The childminder ensures she meets children's individual needs, which contributes to their overall well-being. She monitors their learning and development effectively in partnership with parents, early years agencies and other providers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250310 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 833009 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 13 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives with her three children in Helston, Cornwall. The childminder provides care from Tuesday to Friday all year round. She holds an early years qualification at Level 3.

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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

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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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