Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 7 December 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 establishes warm, nurturing relationships with children, so that they feel confident and enjoy spending time with her.  The childminder works well with parents. They value the information she shares with them about their children's welfare and their progress.  The childminder establishes effective links with local schools and other early years providers children's attend, which result in them all working together to provide children with consistent care and learning experiences.  The childminder uses her secure knowledge of individual children's needs to provide activities and experiences that they enjoy and promote their good progress.  The childminder's observations and accurate assessments of children's progress enable her to identify any gaps in their learning and seek additional support.  The childminder makes very good use of the local environment and amenities, where children enjoy fresh air and energetic play. This promotes children's good health and

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This provision is good

learning, through a wide range of experiences.  The childminder updates her knowledge through training and attending meetings with other childminders. She uses this knowledge to make improvements to her practice and children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend children's communication skills to help those children who need extra support to express their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder misses some opportunities to introduce mathematical vocabulary and concepts, such as counting, shape and size, in everyday activities.

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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 the use of different communication methods, to support children in sharing their thoughts and ideas  introduce mathematical language more frequently in children's play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers detailed in the childminder's own parent survey.  The inspector carried out a joint observation alongside the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her household, and sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder successfully shares information about children's activities and interests with parents in children's daily diaries and learning journeys. These include the childminder's observations of children and their next steps. This information forms the basis of written assessments for the progress check for two-year-old children. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a range of interesting activities that promote children's learning. Children enjoy choosing and sharing books with the childminder. The childminder engages young children in pointing out and naming pictures in the books to encourage their speech. The childminder introduces more words and challenges their understanding by asking them to tell her the sounds each animal makes. This activity promotes children's interest in books and early reading. Resources, such as shape sorters, help children become familiar with different shapes. The childminder encourages younger

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who attend. This is good

children's balance and early walking skills by providing push-along walkers and dolls' prams to steady themselves.

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good

Children are confident and secure. The childminder provides consistency as she follows their familiar home routines and respects their preferences. This helps children feel self- assured and safe. The childminder teaches and reinforces good health and hygiene habits. The childminder raises children's awareness of diversity through providing resources, such as small world people and books depicting people's differences in society. Children's developing skills prepare them well for their future learning in pre-school and school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and takes necessary measures to keep children safe. She uses comprehensive and clear documentation to meet the welfare and learning requirements. The childminder attends training and communicates with other childminders to help her share ideas, evaluate her provision and improve her practice. This has led to her developing her assessments, planning and education programme, which has enriched children's learning experiences and addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118474 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 840182 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives with her husband and their son in Redruth, Cornwall. She provides care throughout the week, all year round. The family has a pet dog.

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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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