Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 19 May 2009

p.1

This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

The provision meets requirements

 The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she is able to promote children's well-being, and learning and development.  The childminder completes regular training, such as child protection and paediatric first-aid, and works closely with other childminders to continually update her knowledge and skills.  The childminder organises her home well to meet the needs of all ages of children and provide a welcoming, comfortable and enabling environment, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder has effective methods for the promotion of children's learning and development, using her knowledge of children's interests, preferences and abilities. This helps her to provide children with a broad and balanced range of enjoyable learning experiences.  The childminder understands the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with parents, other agencies and practitioners. This contributes to meeting

p.1

The provision meets requirements

children's needs.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved systems for self-evaluation and demonstrates a capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She has also improved assessment systems in order to more effectively monitor and plan for children to work towards specific next steps in their learning.  The childminder is confident in her ability to follow the local safeguarding procedures if she has concerns about a child.

p.1

The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

p.1

Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder about the service she provides.  The inspector sampled documentation, including that relating to safeguarding.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number 102556 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 839190 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

p.3

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives with her husband, who is also her assistant, and their adult child near St Austell, in Cornwall. There were no early years age children on roll at the time of inspection. The childminder is qualified to level 3.

p.3

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.

p.3

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.

p.3

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.4

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.4