Childminder 102283

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 November 2015 18 January 2011

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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 develops very strong and nurturing relationships with the children in her care. Children are happy, secure and flourish because the childminder meets their individual needs well.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment, where children learn through play and exploration.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She interacts skilfully during routines and activities to support their learning successfully.  Children enjoy stimulating activities based on their individual interests. This helps them to remain curious, inquisitive and keen to learn.  The childminder knows each child well as an individual. She monitors their development accurately and quickly identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning. This helps children to make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are strong and parents speak very highly of the childminder. The childminder completes a written record and shares information with parents on

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This provision is good

children's care routines and the activities they have enjoyed. This helps parents to feel involved in their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to extend their independence skills.  Children do not always have enough opportunities to use their senses to explore and investigate.

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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 ways for children to extend their independence skills  increase opportunities for children to use their senses to explore and experiment with a range of media.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector took account of feedback provided by parents during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the safeguarding policy and children's records.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder and children.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children and the impact that these had on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and knows what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder regularly reviews risk assessments. This helps her to monitor the safety of the premises, activities and any outings, to keep children safe. The childminder keeps her knowledge of new legislation up-to-date. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly extends her skills through relevant training; for example, courses on communication, learning through daily routines and supporting boys' learning. She communicates well with parents and provides them with good information about the provision and children's achievements; this promotes continuity of care and shared learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a well-organised and homely environment. She provides a wide range of toys and resources that reflect children's interests and she has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder is skilful in her ability to teach and her interactions with children are effective and help children make good progress. She provides plenty of praise and encouragement for their efforts, which raises their confidence and self-esteem. Children find favourite toys and books to share with the childminder. Ongoing purposeful discussion takes place between the childminder and children. The childminder interacts well to support children's language, social and emotional development. She monitors their progress effectively to quickly address any gaps in their development. She also works closely with parents to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children and their families well. This helps her to settle children and establish positive relationships. Children follow her good example and are well behaved, polite, kind and helpful. They learn to take care of the environment, for example by helping to set out and tidy away toys after use. Children are very happy, confident and inquisitive. They develop the key skills required to be successful learners. Overall, the childminder encourages children to make choices and take responsibility for identifying and managing their personal care needs and safety well. She provides healthy food and drink and teaches children how to use small tools with care. The childminder promotes children's positive awareness of difference and diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. This prepares them well for the next stages in their learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102283 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1023297 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Helston, Cornwall. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2. She provides full-day care for children all year round.

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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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