Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 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 establishes warm and nurturing relationships with the children, who are confident and happy in her care.  Children benefit from frequent outdoor activities, which excite and interest them in learning about the world around them. The childminder carefully explains the reasons for safety rules and teaches children how to identify and manage risks.  Detailed assessments and monitoring of children's achievements enable the childminder to support children well to make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has high expectations of children and supports them in being diligent and persevering in their activities.  The childminder works effectively with the local school to provide continuity in expectations, helping to prepare children well for their eventual move.  The childminder evaluates and monitors the quality of her provision effectively. She attends training and meetings regularly to develop her knowledge and practice, and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities to promote children's awareness of numbers, counting and solving problems do not always engage children's interest and enthusiasm.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to count in sequence and solve simple number problems to promote their mathematical progress further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded in the childminder's feedback records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and sampled documentation regarding planning and children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a very experienced childcarer, having previously worked in a pre- school. She uses her strong knowledge and skills effectively to meet children's needs and ensure she is up to date with requirements. Children benefit from what the childminder learns when she attends training, especially with their outdoor learning experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable and conscientious about keeping children safe. Her safeguarding training ensures that she is confident to identify any child protection concerns and follow the correct procedures to ensure children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, identifying their next steps in learning and areas for her to develop in her own practice to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She seeks and shares good information with parents to help her effectively build on children's interests and abilities. She uses their next steps well to promote learning; for example, she provides resources that encourage toddlers in balancing and walking. The childminder provides books to extend children's knowledge and support their speech and communication skills. Children develop confidence and good physical skills. Older children develop increasing coordination, for example, when they attempt to throw balls and beanbags into buckets. Children benefit from frequent outdoor activities, where they work together to create dens and be physically active. The childminder's positive partnership with the local school enables them to work together well to reinforce and provide children with consistent learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home, confidently exploring toys and resources. The childminder's attentive care helps babies to feel secure, settle quickly and sleep soundly. The childminder praises and celebrates children's good behaviour and consideration for each other, to help them develop self-confidence and behave well. The childminder reinforces good hygiene practices and works closely with parents to support children's good health. The childminder's positive support and interaction helps children to become successful and active learners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's social, physical and literacy skills are developing well. They learn to play well with others, recognise their own names, and listen with interest and attention to stories. These skills prepare them well for future learning and moving on to school and pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483316 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 999284 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the village of St Buryan, Cornwall. She holds Early Years Professional Status and provides care throughout the year, between 7am and 7pm from Monday to Friday and between 7am and 4pm on Saturday.

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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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Telephone number

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