Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's qualification and relevant experience support her good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a wide range of activities that promote children's interest and learning, which prepares them well for school.  The childminder has effective observation, assessment and planning procedures to help her monitor children's progress. She communicates well with parents to share information about their children's development.  The childminder works well with her assistants to provide children with good support and individual attention. Children feel safe and enjoy being in the pleasant and homely environment.  The childminder reflects on her practice well and successfully identifies aspects to develop to benefit the children. She updates her knowledge of current and relevant childcare guidance.  The childminder works in partnership with other providers who share the care of the

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This provision is good

children. This successfully promotes continuity for children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take every opportunity available to increase children's developing awareness of diversity and celebrate what makes them unique.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's literacy development during play so that they can practise their early writing skills.

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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 range of activities that help children to celebrate their uniqueness and understand about similarities and differences in people's backgrounds  extend the opportunities for children to access writing materials and use them more frequently in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, assistant and children in their indoor activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector read a sample of children's development records.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation process and feedback from parents.  The inspector checked the childminder's safety arrangements and systems to monitor the suitability of associated adults.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since registration, the childminder has established very good childcare provision and practice. She makes ongoing improvements and has clear plans for the future, including developing and extending the outdoor learning opportunities and resources for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant complete child protection training and have a secure knowledge of procedures that safeguard children's welfare. The childminder seeks parents' views as part of her self-evaluation procedure to help her identify aspects to develop. Parents provide positive feedback and particularly value the information that the childminder shares with them on a daily basis. The childminder monitors the effectiveness of her assistant through regular meetings to promote consistent practices. They make good use of training and other professionals to develop practice, which has helped to define the observation, assessment and planning

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

procedures, clearly identifying children's starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant interact well with children and follow their interests. Children show good concentration when they listen to a familiar story. They have their own ideas and play imaginatively together. For instance, children make a bed and pretend to go to sleep under the table. The childminder and her assistant ask children questions and encourage conversations. They promote communication and language development throughout all activities. Children benefit from well-planned and interesting topics, which link to a variety of events throughout the year. The childminder and her assistant take children on regular outings, which have a clear learning purpose. For example, children practise physical skills when they play ball games or do gymnastics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant meet children's individual needs well. They nurture and reassure children to help them become confident and independent. Children learn about safety during their play. For example, when they make bread rolls, they understand that they must wait for them to cool before eating. Role play provides effective opportunities for children to become aware of their bodies. They have fun as they listen to and make heartbeat sounds. Children learn about the importance of food and that sleep is important for their health. The childminder and her assistant manage behaviour with age-appropriate positive methods. Young children respond well to the gentle reminders and encouragement to share toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They form secure relationships and friendships, which supports their emotional and social development well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462174 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 942993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newquay, Cornwall. She provides care Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, during term time and school holidays. The childminder employs assistants to work with her. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She is eligible to receive early years education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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