Childminder EY483127

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 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 positive partnerships with parents. She works closely and effectively with them to meet children's individual needs and promote shared learning.  The childminder forms strong and positive relationships with children. Children have a secure sense of belonging. They are confident and show good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder follows robust procedures to promote children's safety.  The childminder uses the knowledge that she gains from regular and relevant training events and mentor support to continually improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is effective in monitoring children's progress. She successfully identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning to prepare them well for school.  The childminder interacts skilfully to challenge children through enjoyable learning experiences. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully evaluates her practice to drive continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to increase children's self-awareness, for example, by sharing information with them about their family and people special to them.  The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to develop children's independence and sense of responsibility.

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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 ways to promote children's sense of self-awareness  increase opportunities to develop children's independence and sense of responsibility.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder and children. She took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled documentation and children's records.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues, which helps her to keep children safe from harm. She is confident to identify and report any safeguarding concerns if required. The childminder supervises children closely at all times and regularly assesses her home and outings to manage risk. She extends her knowledge and skills and keeps up to date with early years developments, which helps to improve learning experiences for children. The childminder has high expectations of children and is skilful in challenging and extending their learning further. For example, children have a passion for wheeled toys, which the childminder uses effectively to increase their early literacy skills during painting activities. She successfully promotes complementary learning experiences with other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods to help children make good progress. She knows children well, so she plans activities based on their individual learning styles. The wide range of interesting toys and resources reflects children's preferences and abilities, and children are fully engaged in purposeful and enjoyable play. The childminder successfully models what children can achieve and helps them to develop ideas and solve problems. She talks to children about what they are doing and what they hope to achieve. Children's language is developing well as they respond to questions and repeat key words. The childminder accurately monitors children's progress to identify their individual next steps and plan for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children follow the childminder's positive example and display good behaviour and interpersonal skills. They learn to identify and manage everyday risk, for example, as the childminder explains how to avoid trips, slips and falls, and teaches them road and beach safety. Children follow good health and hygiene routines and enjoy physical exercise each day. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks in sufficient quantities and drinking water is accessible at all times. Children learn to manage their personal care needs and can identify when their nappy needs to be changed. They quickly acquire key skills for future learning, which prepares them well for their move to other settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious, inquisitive and keen to learn. They develop a positive awareness and respect for people's differences and are learning to understand the world around them. The childminder helps children make good progress from their starting point in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483127 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1030826 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. Her husband is also a registered childminder. She provides care for children on weekdays, 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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Telephone number

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