Childminder EY458823

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 8 October 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 a good role model. Children behave very well and develop good social skills. They welcome newcomers to the setting eagerly and involve them readily in their play.  Children form strong and trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder is kind and caring, and praises children's efforts and achievements. Children are confident, motivated and keen to learn.  All children make good progress in their learning and development, given their starting points. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual learning needs. She provides and supports a wide range of enjoyable activities which helps children to learn and supports their development well.  The childminder monitors her practice regularly and effectively. She develops her skills and knowledge well, for example, through reading and research, which has helped her to increase the range of outdoor activities she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents more to identify their children's next steps and support continued learning at home.  The childminder misses some opportunities to build on children's self-care, independence and physical skills at mealtimes as she does things for them which they could do for themselves.

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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

 involve parents more in identifying their children's next steps and supporting continued learning at home  extend children's independence further at mealtimes, so they have more opportunities to do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of the requirements and her skills up to date to maintain good outcomes for children. She has completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder teaches children effectively how to identify and manage everyday risks, for example when handling small tools and learning how to keep safe outdoors. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and reviews the range of activities she offers the children, to help her make ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. This helps her to provide an exciting range of activities that build on their existing skills. For example, children increase their hand-to- eye coordination and fine finger control as they carefully sort small coloured beads and thread them onto elastic to create necklaces, developing the muscles in their hands for early writing. The childminder reviews children's progress effectively. She uses regular observations and assessments well to plan activities that help children increase their skills. She regularly informs parents of their children's achievements and activities. The childminder supports children's language well. For example, children explore a wide range of toy animals and learn what they are, successfully extending their vocabulary to include 'gorilla' and 'tiger'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They make independent choices in their play and behave very well. The childminder interacts positively with children during activities, for example, to praise and encourage their achievements. This successfully boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. Her positive interaction and support teaches children to be sensitive to the needs of others. The childminder teaches children effectively to lead healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, children use large climbing equipment in the garden and regularly play on the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning. They develop a wide range of skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and school. Children establish strong relationships with familiar adults and children. They cooperate and negotiate well to initiate and maintain harmonious play. Older children are keen to role model for younger children, for example they demonstrate how to hold scissors correctly and how to use the potty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458823 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1063322 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 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newquay, Cornwall. She provides care for children on weekdays, all year round.

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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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