Nuciforo, Jennifer

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 13 November 2012

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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

 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder uses her assessments of children's development well to monitor and support their learning.  The childminder's home is welcoming and inviting for the children. She knows children well, is very attentive to their needs and children form a secure attachment to her.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents to help provide a consistent and shared approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder supports children's physical development and healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise, encourages healthy eating habits and follows good hygiene routines with them.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages them to share, cooperate, take turns and display good table manners.  The childminder regularly updates her teaching skills, for example, through research.

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This provision is good

This has helped her to support boys' learning more, helping them to actively engage in the good range of activities. She effectively supports her assistant to develop her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work closely with other providers to consistently support children's learning.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help younger children to understand events and routines, and contribute towards decisions and activities.

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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 information sharing with other providers about children's progress, to support continuity of learning between the settings  increase opportunities for younger children to understand events and routines, and contribute towards decisions and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled documentation and children's records.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and offered the childminder an opportunity for a joint observation of an activity, which she declined.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the welfare requirements well and knows the correct procedures to follow should a child be at risk of harm. She ensures her knowledge of safeguarding procedures is current, such as through training and professional discussions. The childminder completes daily checks to risk assess her home and helps children to keep themselves and others safe. For example, she teaches them road safety and how to handle scissors correctly. Children participate in regular emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to make improvements to her practice, seeking the views of children and parents to help her identify areas to change. This has led her to develop children's outdoor learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good activities and resources that are stimulating and challenge children's learning further. For example, she helps children learn about Chinese New Year and that it is the Year of the Rooster. From previous discussions, children recall which animal represents the year that they were born. The childminder tracks children's ongoing progress well and, in partnership with parents, she identifies any development gaps and plans for children's next steps in learning. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder encourages them to engage in purposeful discussion. For example, they talk about what they are doing and what they hope to achieve. Children cooperate well and play games together, increasing their personal and social skills in readiness for their move to other settings and school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel emotionally secure and safe in the childminder's home. They follow agreed boundaries and learn to respect each other and the environment. Children are very independent and confident. They keenly express their ideas and opinions, and the childminder responds positively. The childminder praises children consistently to support their self-esteem and children show pride in their achievements. Children enjoy daily trips within the local community with the childminder and learn about the world around them. For example, they play in the garden, parks and on the beach, and visit local attractions. They benefit from plenty of physical exercise and develop good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop good skills that prepare them well for future learning. For example, children learn early reading and writing skills, and can dress independently. They keenly take responsibility and tidy up after themselves. Children are curious, inquisitive and eager to learn. Older children are good role models and helpful to younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306267 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1058828 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stithians, Cornwall. She works from her home with a co-childminder and assistant, and 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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