Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 develops warm relationships with children, meaning they feel safe and secure, and communicate and express their feelings and wishes.  Children develop a good understanding of their own and other people's cultures. This is because the childminder works in partnership with parents, asking them to share their knowledge and traditions.  The childminder makes frequent assessments of children's development. She uses this information well to plan activities that engage children's interest and promote their good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder builds strong relationships with families, which enable her to meet children's individual needs and provide consistent care.  The childminder makes good use of the local environment and facilities to enrich children's learning.  The childminder reflects on and develops her practice through reading research, her involvement in local childminder meetings and by seeking advice from others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have easy access to resources to extend their choices and ideas.

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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

 improve children's access to the range of resources to extend their choices and ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of written comments from parents and carers.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection, including a discussion about a joint observation.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her household.  The inspector sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn and develop. She uses her observations of children and information from parents to quickly establish children's starting points and their next steps. Communication and partnership with parents are good, meaning they share information about children's interests, activities and progress. The childminder effectively records, assesses and monitors children's progress. She works with other providers to ensure that she has a comprehensive understanding of children's progress. This means children benefit from having consistent care and learning experiences. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully promotes children's speech and early writing. Children recognise letters that make up their names and attempt to write them, with the childminder giving clear and supportive guidance. Children enjoy looking at and exploring books. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder encourages them to consider and develop the storyline from clues in the pictures and points out how she is reading the print. This promotes their interest in reading for the future. Children develop coordination and physical strength when they use apparatus at local parks and play areas. There and on visits to nearby beaches and the countryside, they learn about their environment. These skills, especially communication and independence, equip children well for future learning and moving on to school.

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good

Children benefit from the individual attention that the childminder gives them. This results in them being very confident and happy in her care. A particular strength of the childminder is the way that she encourages children to identify and discuss their own and other people's feelings. This confidence enables them to communicate and express themselves well. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She reinforces good health and hygiene habits well, including dental hygiene. The childminder uses contributions and parental knowledge to teach children about their own and other people's traditions and cultures.

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provision is good

The childminder promotes children's well-being, and learning and development well. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe by involving them in regular fire drills, teaching them to climb stairs safely and reinforcing road safety rules. The childminder's training has raised the value she places on monitoring, developing and reflecting on her practice. This, along with her reviews of children's progress, has a positive impact on children's learning experiences and her ability to make continuous improvements to the practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444864 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 904760 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in St Ives, Cornwall. She has a degree in childhood and youth studies The childminder provides care throughout the week, all year round. She provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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