Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 13 March 2012

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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

 Children are confident and self-assured. The childminder has close, nurturing relationships with the children which results in them enjoying their time with her.  The childminder consistently and sensitively raises children's awareness of difference and diversity. This means children learn to consider other people's feelings and learn about other lifestyles and cultures.  The childminder involves children in choosing and planning activities, which she adapts to promote their good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder makes very good use of her links with the local pre-school to provide children with continuity in their experiences and extend their learning.  There are effective relationships with parents. The childminder shares information with them, to promote consistency of care.  Children enjoy many outings, where they learn about the world around them. The childminder makes full use of local facilities to provide them with rich experiences that

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This provision is good

build on and promote their learning.  The childminder keeps up to date with local safeguarding procedures, renews her safeguarding training and has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to extend children's mathematical development further, so that they learn to use numbers, count, make simple calculations, and see and use numerals more consistently.

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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

 make better use of numbers, counting, simple calculation and numerals to extend children's mathematical learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from the childminder's survey.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, including the outdoor area.  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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses information from other settings children attend to help her assess children's development levels and find their next steps. She monitors children's progress effectively to identify those children needing additional support and adapts her planning accordingly. The childminder uses her considerable experience, and childcare qualification and knowledge well to develop activities and promote children's learning in enjoyable ways, involving children in recording their achievements. This provides parents with a clear record of their children's activities and progress during the holidays, which they share with the settings and schools children attend. The childminder informs parents of planned activities, such as trips to the beach, so parents can ensure that their children are well equipped and prepared for their adventures. The childminder uses children's interests and her knowledge of their home

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who attend. This is good

experiences effectively to encourage conversations about farm animals and machinery, and introduces some mathematical concepts about size and shape. Children learn to listen and pay attention to instructions, so that they understand the need to follow rules and take turns. For example, the childminder successfully involves them in playing sound lotto under her skilfully interaction.

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good

The childminder knows the children well. Her warm relationships with them lead to children being very confident and secure in her care. The childminder encourages children's self-care and independence skills, reminding them to follow good hygiene practices. Children behave well because the childminder explains safety rules and praises them for their positive, helpful behaviour. The childminder teaches children how to be safe in the sun and on outings to the beach. Children's growing communication and social skills prepare them well for their future education.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the welfare, and learning and development requirements. She updates her early years knowledge through training and uses this well to develop her professional practice and children's learning experiences. The childminder keeps close track of children's achievements and progress during their time with her. She has addressed the recommendation from her last inspection well and now reflects effectively on her practice. This allows her to identify improvements that she can make to benefit children's experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269790 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 837312 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her partner in the coastal village of Sennen Cove in Cornwall. The childminder holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years Education. At present, she provides care during school holidays because she also manages the local pre-school.

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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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