Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 27 September 2011

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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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. He shares useful information with parents to help identify children's individual interests, preferences and abilities. As a result, children benefit from enjoyable learning experiences and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder interacts well to encourage children's efforts. He asks questions and praises their achievements, which means children are curious, inquisitive and keen to learn.  The childminder has recently completed training, which helps him to respect children's individual learning styles and support them more effectively during change.  Children talk enthusiastically about what they plan to do and make suggestions for play, which encourages their early language and communication skills well.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the local child protection procedures

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This provision is good

and is confident to follow these if he has safeguarding concerns about a child.  The childminder has effective links with other early years providers children attend, which supports children in their move between settings and into school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always successfully engage and encourage parents to promote their children's continued learning at home.  The childminder misses some opportunities to make more effective use of the outdoors to support children's individual learning preferences.

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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

 strengthen parental involvement furtherin order to promote children's continued learning at home  extend the targeted learning activities so that outdoor play features more in the planning for children's individual next stages in development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and children, and took account of the views of parents through recently completed questionnaires.  The inspector sampled documentation and children's records.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector and childminder engaged in a joint observation of an activity.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and cooperate with others. For example, they make tunnels and dens together. This supports their interactions and social skills well. Children learn where food comes from as they grow fruits and vegetables in the garden and allotment with the childminder. This helps them develop healthy eating habits. These good teaching practices help children to develop essential skills for future learning. Assessment records show that children enjoy a wide range of activities across all areas of learning. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and effectively to address any gaps in learning, and involves parents in identifying their children's next developmental steps. There is a good balance of both adult-led and child-initiated play. However, the childminder does not always consider children's preferences for where and how they learn best, for example, outdoors.

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good

Children form a secure attachment to the childminder, which promotes their sense of belonging and well-being. The childminder is a positive role model and children follow his good example. As a result, they behave well and are helpful and kind to others. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and helps them to identify and manage everyday risk, such as how to climb and descend steps carefully. Children benefit from a well-organised and welcoming home, which supports their increasing independence. They help themselves to a wide range of interesting toys, equipment and resources and have a good range of reading materials to support their early reading and writing skills. Children develop their physical skills well as they climb, run and balance outdoors. They also investigate the natural world and observe pond life, birds and insects.

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provision is good

The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements well. He completes daily visual checks on the premises, toys and equipment to ensure children's safety and security. Children participate in regular fire drills to develop their confidence and familiarity. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved information sharing with parents and now obtains sufficient information to establish children's starting points, which he uses to inform planning and provide children with challenging opportunities for learning. However, he does not successfully engage all parents in continuing the learning at home. The childminder monitors his practice regularly and effectively. This helps him to identify appropriate areas for future improvement. This currently includes maintaining a more regular focus on promoting children's next steps. The childminder works positively with other early years agencies, which contributes to meeting children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425726 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 823195 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. He lives with his partner, who is also a registered childminder, and their four children in the village of Devoran, near Truro, Cornwall. The childminder provides care on Tuesdays all year round. He 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

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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