Childminder EY331185

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2016 12 March 2013

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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 is kind and caring. She meets children's physical and emotional needs well. Children feel safe in the childminder's care and go to her for reassurance and cuddles. Children have high levels of confidence.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual learning needs. She provides a wide range of exciting activities and targeted support that helps children to make good progress in their learning and development, given their starting points.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to develop her practice further. For example, she has increased opportunities for outdoor learning during regular visits to local places of interest, and through planting and growing activities.  Children behave well and have high self-esteem. They confidently make decisions about what they want to do. Children show through their confident behaviour that they feel emotionally secure.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses professional networks and online resources effectively to develop her knowledge and skills, such as extending children's outdoor exploration.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities for children to make marks and practise their early writing skills further.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share what children learn and achieve at home, to contribute more towards planning for children's next steps.

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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 to support children's early writing skills more  encourage parents to share what children learn and achieve at home, to contribute more towards planning for children's next steps.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder and the children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's assessment records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through recent written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has a good awareness of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and the actions to take if she has concerns. The childminder reviews the ongoing suitability and performance of her assistant effectively, to ensure they understand their role and how to support children's needs. Children benefit from a broad and balanced range of enjoyable learning experiences. The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress regularly and accurately, to promptly identify any gaps in their learning. She is effective in planning tailored activities to support their next steps.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides interesting and engaging opportunities for learning and play. For example, children enjoy small world play with a toy farm and animals. They engage wholeheartedly in imaginative role play using their first-hand experiences. The childminder interacts skilfully to use their interest to successfully support and challenge children's understanding of number, shape and size further. For example, children sort, match and compare the farm animals, vehicles and buildings. Conversation flows as children confidently ask questions, predict what might happen next and solve problems, such as how to make a trailer and attach it to the toy lorry.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, comfortable and stimulating environment. She teaches children well to lead healthy lifestyles and to keep themselves safe. Children confidently make independent choices in their play. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, successfully increasing their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder supports children well to develop good physical skills when in the garden and at the park. For example, they run, jump and climb with increasing control and coordination. Children learn well to care for the environment. For example, when with the childminder beachcombing, they collect and remove litter, and recycle shells and moulded glass into keepsakes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a wide range of skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their development and moving on to school. They have a positive attitude to learning new skills. They have the courage to try new things, have a go and persevere with new activities. Children communicate well, are inquisitive, self-confident and have good control of their bodies and movements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331185 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1061984 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Porthoustock, near Helston, Cornwall. She provides care for children on weekdays, all year round. The childminder employs an assistant as and when required.

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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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