Childminder EY457649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 11 June 2014

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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 forms close and affectionate relationships with children. This helps to support their emotional security well. Children are confident and develop good independence skills in preparation for future learning.  Partnerships with parents are effective and children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development. For example, the childminder asks parents to contribute what children are achieving at home to help her plan interesting and challenging activities.  The childminder keeps a careful check on the children's development so that she can provide any additional support where necessary. Children make good progress from their starting points and develop essential skills for starting school.  The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, she encourages children to describe the texture and shape of shells they have

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This provision is good

collected on a visit to the beach, and talk about their experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to find out more about the similarities and differences between their lives and the lives and traditions of others.  Overall, children develop good physical skills inside and outside. However, children do not always have many opportunities to develop other skills when they prefer to play outdoors.

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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 learn more about the similarities and differences between themselves and the lives of other families and communities  strengthen opportunities for children to develop their skills in all areas of learning, particularly for children who prefer learning outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies, risk assessments and the children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures to promote children's welfare and learning successfully. She keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date to ensure she fully understands what to do keep children safe and secure. Effective risk assessments help the childminder to maintain good standards of health and safety on outings and in all areas of her home and garden. The childminder has a strong drive to improve, and effectively reviews her practice following training and advice. She has addressed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection successfully. This includes developing an effective system to evaluate her provision and make continuous improvements. Partnerships with other providers and schools benefit children well, supporting continuity in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her strong understanding of how children learn to promote children's learning and development effectively during play. She gets to know children's interests and assesses their development when they start to attend, keeping parents well informed about their ongoing progress. The childminder interacts positively with children, for example, during role play. She follows their lead, providing encouragement and extending their learning experiences further. Children have good opportunities to use their senses to explore and develop their creativity. The childminder responds well to children's ideas and interests, providing additional resources and promoting their enjoyment of learning. Children benefit from regular outings, for example, to parks and beaches where they find out about the natural world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently supports children to cooperate and share resources during play. They become friends and learn to be kind and considerate towards each other. The childminder is a good role model, respecting children's choices and helping them to value each other's views. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. Children enjoy healthy snacks and follow good hygiene routines. She makes the most of opportunities to support children to be independent; for example, they set the table, help themselves and wash up after snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop firm foundations for future learning and moving on to school. They learn to count and make simple calculations during routines, developing their mathematical vocabulary and skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457649 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1029329 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, and operates flexible hours throughout the year.

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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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