Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 The childminder observes, assesses and plans for children's individual learning well. She monitors children's progress effectively through her clear procedures, using relevant curriculum guidance.  The childminder provides interesting educational activities to engage children. She has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which enables her to promote all areas of children's learning and development well.  Children make good progress in their development. They show good concentration in their activities and focus well. They take turns, share and are cooperative in play. The childminder provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children.  The childminder seeks parents' views as part of her self-evaluation process and takes effective steps to provide parents with further information. She reflects on the success of activities well and continues to develop her teaching skills, to benefit the children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to promote children's understanding of numbers in their activities.  Although the childminder involves some parents well in children's learning, she does not robustly engage all parents to promote stronger partnerships and further support children's development.

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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 the opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding of numbers during activities  provide opportunities to involve all parents in their children's activities and learning, to strengthen partnership working and extend support to children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor play activities and at mealtimes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector read a sample of children's development records and feedback from parents.  The inspector checked required documentation, including the attendance register, insurance and training certificates.  The inspector checked safety of the premises and the arrangements to safeguard children's welfare.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare should she have any concerns. She conducts thorough checks of the learning environment to ensure that children remain safe. For example, the childminder monitors that older children do not leave any toys lying around, to help her prevent risks to younger children. Robust risk assessments and safety measures help the childminder to minimise the risk of accidents. Required records and documentation are in good order, which demonstrates efficient organisation. The childminder has clear plans for ongoing improvement. She is currently developing use of the garden to increase outdoor learning for children. The childminder updates her practice effectively. She is improving her skills in sign language, to extend support in children's communication and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good early literacy skills during enjoyable activities. For example, they write a letter with the childminder and post it to their address. Children learn about people's different roles and responsibilities as part of a special topic. The childminder engages well with children to provide individual challenges to their learning. Younger children explore with interest and enjoy sensory play, such as squeezing dough. Older children use descriptive language and have good imaginations. For example, they know the names of shapes, colours and numerous dinosaurs. The childminder supports children well as they pretend to make pizza with their dough and discuss the different toppings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's independence skills well. For example, children like to help with tasks and learn to use cutlery safely and with competence. Younger children like to watch the older ones and then have a go. They join the group activities, such as story and song time, which develop their early learning skills well. Children feel at home in the family environment. They show pleasure and greet others warmly, such as when they wake from their naptime. The childminder takes children on regular outings to learn about the natural world. Children enjoy visits to the stables and seeing sheep in the field. Children readily have cuddles with the childminder and show affection.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their learning and the childminder's support. They form close relationships and feel very secure. Children develop good communication and social skills, in effective preparation for pre-school and school. They show confidence and are keen to participate. For example, children are eager to sing songs with the childminder, which promotes their language development and vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457421 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 941904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 5 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 2013 and lives in the village of Kilkhampton, North Cornwall. Care is available Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5.30pm, term time only.

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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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