Childminder EY346102

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2017 29 April 2014

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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 behave very well. The childminder is a good role model with a caring nature. She supports children well to form secure and trusting relationships with her.  The childminder has maintained her good standards through continuing to develop the quality of her provision. For example, she has successfully increased opportunities for children to enjoy sensory play and she regularly updates her knowledge and skills using ideas and information from her co-childminder.  Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. The childminder knows them well and plans activities effectively to meet their interests and developmental needs. Children benefit from a good range of activities that keep them interested and eager to learn in the welcoming and stimulating environment.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to make improvements to her practice. She effectively monitors the ongoing suitability and skills of her assistant.

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder completes detailed monitoring of children's learning to help her identify any gaps in their progress. She successfully involves parents in their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to strengthen children's sense of identity and understanding of their place within their family and with her.  The childminder does not fully support children to learn more about the natural world.

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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 support for children to develop a strong sense of identity and understanding of their place within their family  extend opportunities for children to monitor change and learn about the natural world when playing outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment inside and outside.  The inspector offered the childminder the opportunity to undertake a joint observation of an activity, which she declined.  The inspector took account of the views of parents though their written feedback.  The inspector sampled documentation and children's records.

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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 support children's welfare. For example, she has completed recent training to help her understand the potential risks to children and how to help keep them safe. The childminder completes daily visual checks on the premises, toys and equipment to ensure they are safe and suitable for children's use. The childminder supports her assistant well and works effectively with her co-childminder to improve her practice and teaching skills. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders to keep abreast of any changes that benefit children's outcomes, such as supporting their communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning effectively so that they learn as they play. For example, before they began to make their collage picture, she encouraged children to explore the different materials provided. They talked about the various shapes, colours and textures, and the childminder introduced words such as 'smooth', 'rough', 'tiny', 'long' and 'round', which successfully extended children's investigative and language skills. The childminder extended this activity further by supporting children's shape recognition, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as they carefully filled different shapes with the materials provided. The childminder uses her accurate observations and assessments to provide well-planned activities that encourage children's learning effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder settles children well and encourages their independence. For example, on arrival, children place their belongings on a low shelf that has their name and photograph. The childminder effectively builds children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, she offers high levels of praise and encouragement for their achievements, such as dressing themselves and cooperating with others, to maintain harmonious play. The childminder sensitively helps children to respect others and learn about the wider world. For example, they explore different cultural celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, St Piran's Day and Valentine Day. The childminder successfully supports children to understand the importance of following good health and hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and moving on to school. They develop good independence and learn to manage tasks for themselves. For example, they help to tidy up and enjoy writing, such as labelling their creative work with their name. Children receive good support to increase their mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count, sort and recognise numerals with confidence. Children listen well, follow instructions and respond confidently using a wide vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346102 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1067621 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She works with an assistant from the home of her co- childminder in Stithians, in Cornwall. She provides care for children each weekday, 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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Telephone number

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