Childminder EY480894

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 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

 Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures identify children's next steps. The childminder encourages children's individual development well and they make good progress.  The childminder provides a wealth of information for parents and communicates well with them. She has positive partnerships that enable her to provide good support to children's development.  The childminder involves parents in her self-evaluation procedure. She monitors children's progress well, to assess her effectiveness. The childminder successfully introduces improvements, to the benefit of children.  Children are happy, safe and enjoy being with the childminder. She knows the children and their families well and has warm relationships with them. The childminder meets children's individual needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children do not always have enough opportunity to experience the full range of sensory play experiences in their play.  The childminder does not always extend the range of activities and resources for children in all areas of the learning environment.

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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 variety of sensory play opportunities and activities, to further extend the interest of younger children  extend the range of activities and resources to all areas of the environment, to increase and enhance children's learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in their activities.  The inspector read a sample of children's development records.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises.  The inspector viewed required certificates and documentation, including insurance and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder improves her practice through effective research on the internet and relevant training. For example, the childminder has good ideas and activity packs for children to do in wet weather. She has increased her understanding of children's behaviour and language development, to extend support in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the child protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard children's welfare. She is conscientious in her supervision of children to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully encourages children's interest in books. She takes children to the library on a regular basis, where they borrow books to share with their families. She interacts well with children and provides activities that are specific to their learning needs. For instance, a ball game helps to channel younger children's interest in throwing in a positive way. The childminder is gentle and supportive in her approach, such as when she helps babies to post shapes in a sorter. Young children laugh with delight as the childminder uses finger puppets and plays peek-a-boo with them. She provides jingle bells for their wrists and waist, which encourage physical movement and development. The childminder makes comments as children play, to increase their learning. For example, she talks about dark and light when they put their sunglasses on.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes babies and young children to toddler groups, to increase their social opportunities. She encourages children to help to tidy up, to help develop independence skills and a sense of responsibility. Children develop a keen interest in animals and nature, such as when the go for a walk to see the horses. Babies show care and concern and they gently pat and stroke the head of their toy rocking horse. The childminder is aware of children's individual requirements and has frequent discussions with parents, which supports continuity of care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle well and form secure attachments. They show interest in their surroundings and activities from an early age. This forms a firm foundation for their future learning. Children develop a good understanding of their community and the wider world. They learn to respect others and have a positive attitude. Babies clap their hands and older children sing as they learn action rhymes together. Children make good progress. They develop an understanding of routines, which supports their skills and preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480894 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1037915 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Padstow. Care is available Tuesday to Friday from 6.30am until 6.30pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays.

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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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