Childminder 102512

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 17 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 creates a warm, nurturing environment. She builds affectionate relationships with children and they show good confidence and self-esteem.  Children speak confidently and the childminder promotes their communication skills well. For example, she interacts positively during activities, giving children time to respond to questions. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder encourages children to make choices about their play and do things for themselves, developing their physical skills and independence well.  The childminder has addressed actions and recommendations from her previous inspection well. She uses self-evaluation effectively to make improvements that benefit the children. For example, she has improved her assessments of children's development, which helps her to plan activities that target their next steps in learning well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and the wider world.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to update her teaching skills, to provide children with more inspiring activities that excite and challenge their learning even further.

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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 find out about other cultures and the wider world  extend current teaching skills to provide children with more inspiring and exciting activities that challenge their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder taking part 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 policies and procedures, and the children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern to keep children safe from harm. She effectively assesses risks and takes precautions to ensure that any hazards are minimised. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively to ensure she can identify and address gaps in their learning promptly. The effective partnerships with other settings children attend help the childminder to provide consistency in meeting children's needs. The childminder works well with parents. She informs them about their children's learning and finds out what children learn at home, to support their achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well to promote their good progress across all areas of the curriculum. She provides a good balance of adult-planned activities and allows children to lead their own play. The childminder engages well with the children. For example, during role play, she joins in, asking questions to encourage children to think. The childminder helps children to be physically active and engage in their learning when on walks around the local area. Children enjoy these experiences and develop a good understanding of nature and the natural world. The childminder observes children and uses her assessments effectively to meet their individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from regular access to the outdoors for active play. They develop good coordination and physical skills, for example, by using ride-on toys and visiting the local parks. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves and the environment safe, for example, by tidying away toys before getting out new activities. Children follow good hygiene routines and develop independence as they confidently manage their own personal care. The childminder is a good role model and supports children to behave well, treating them with care and consideration. She praises their efforts as they play, promoting their emotional well-being and self-esteem effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and approach activities with enthusiasm and curiosity. They concentrate and persevere with activities well; for example, carefully completing puzzles and taking a pride in their achievements. Children develop a love of books and confidently talk about what is happening in the stories, gaining good early literacy skills. They learn how to count and compare sizes, developing good mathematical knowledge in preparation for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102512 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1048544 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Saltash in Cornwall. She 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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