Childminder EY491592

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 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

 Children are confident, settled and show good self-esteem. The childminder works closely and effectively with parents so that children benefit from consistency of care. Children settle quickly, enjoy taking part in activities and are happy and relaxed.  The childminder uses robust risk assessments to ensure that her home and outings are safe and suitable for children. She promotes children's safety effectively.  The childminder monitors children's progress successfully, checking on their development regularly to identify any areas where children may need extra help. This enables her adapt her practices in line with children's individual needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides enjoyable and well-planned learning experiences to help children develop the key skills for future learning.  The childminder monitors and evaluates the quality of her provision well, which helps

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This provision is good

her to drive continuous improvement in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a broad range of opportunities for children to explore their similarities and differences, and deepen their understanding of diversity.  The childminder misses some opportunities to promote children's counting and number skills fully during everyday activities.

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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 opportunities for children to explore their similarities and differences to deepen their understanding of diversity further  make the most of opportunities for children to explore numbers and counting during their play and daily routines.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. Children receive good support to learn how to identify possible risks, so they understand how to move carefully outdoors to avoid falls, for example, when the grass is wet and slippery. The childminder seeks advice and support from other early years professionals to help her develop her practice and promote good outcomes for children. She works effectively with parents to promote consistency in children's learning. The childminder effectively identifies her strengths, training needs and areas for improvement. This has resulted in her extending her understanding of the different ways children learn, and given her high expectations for their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder securely establishes children's starting points before they attend. This helps her to plan good-quality learning experiences. She interacts well to support children to develop their independence skills, encouraging them to select favourite storybooks to share with others, and to do things for themselves at mealtimes. Younger children enjoy good opportunities to practise new skills. They explore the movement and volume of water as they collect and pour it using different sized containers. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She provides a commentary of what children are doing, helping to give meaning to their actions, and makes effective use of signing to help children communicate and express themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children. They clearly enjoy spending time with her, which successfully increases their sense of well-being. The childminder supports children's social skills well in preparation for school. Children regularly visit activity groups, which helps them to build broader friendships. The childminder promotes good behaviour and interpersonal skills effectively. The childminder teaches children the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, helping children to enjoy nutritious food, follow effective hygiene routines and engage in physical exercise each day. Children acquire the essential skills to prepare them well for their move to other settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a positive attitude to their learning. They are confident to ask questions, make suggestions and predict what will happen next, for example when listening to and joining in with stories. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are emotionally ready for school. They learn to share, take turns, and cooperate successfully to maintain harmonious play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491592 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1020761 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the village of Foxhole in St Austell, Cornwall. Her husband works with her as an assistant. The childminder provides care for children seven day a week and overnight, all year round. She has a level 3 early years qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education 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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