Childminder EY390546

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 12 February 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 build strong bonds and secure emotional attachments with the caring and attentive childminder. They are happy, confident, and explore and investigate freely.  Children take part in a broad range of enjoyable activities indoors and on outings, which the childminder plans well according to their interests and learning priorities.  Children make good progress. Accurate observations of children's achievements successfully help the childminder to make precise assessments of their development. She monitors individual and groups of children well, to address any gaps in their learning promptly.  The childminder effectively evaluates the service she provides to identify what she needs to do next, such as supporting children's physical development indoors.  The childminder regularly develops her professional skills, which has helped her to support children more emotionally when they move from one setting to another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support younger children to form simple sentences and extend their early speech and language further.  Although the childminder shares information with parents about what children learn, she does not obtain more information from parents about what children learn at home, or encourage parents to support children's next steps at home.

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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 ways to support younger children to form simple sentences, and develop their emerging speech and language skills further  gain more detailed information from parents about what children learn at home and encourage them more to support children's next steps at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment, and observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder and children.  The inspector took account of recently written feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including safeguarding procedures, self- evaluation and children's assessment records.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding requirements and is vigilant about children's health and safety. She is confident to follow the local safeguarding procedures if required. The childminder uses her thorough written risk assessments well to help her maintain children's safety and security at all times. Children learn how to identify and manage everyday risk and regularly participate in emergency evacuation procedures, which help to increase their understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection, which has raised children's positive awareness, understanding and respect for people's differing abilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's individual preferences, interests and abilities to extend their learning well. For example, she provides toy animals and engages older children in lively discussions to develop their understanding of the world, such as helping them to learn which animals are predators, carnivores or herbivores, and if they have talons. The childminder supports younger children's early writing well. For example, she encourages them to use the toy animals to create imprints in the play dough. Children eagerly explore the patterns and shapes they make. The childminder extends this activity well for older children, helping them to form recognisable letters of their name in the dough with small tools. The childminder works well with other settings children attend, to support good continuity in their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a comfortable, stimulating and safe learning environment. Older children identify and manage their personal-care needs independently and younger children eagerly fetch the mat when their nappy needs changing. Children receive frequent praise for their achievements, increasing their confidence and self-esteem well. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children to respect each other and the environment, and encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she takes them out each day to visit local parks to climb, run, explore and investigate nature, and enjoy fresh air and have fun.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills that prepare them well for starting school. For example, they show a fondness for early reading, as they select favourite books and comics to enjoy alone and share with others. Children are curious, inquisitive and keen to learn. They are confident to ask questions, make suggestions and take responsibility for everyday tasks, such as setting out and tidying away activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390546 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1068936 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Redruth, 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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Telephone number

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