Childminder 103196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 13 June 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 feel safe, settle quickly and are confident to explore freely.  The childminder makes precise assessments of children's development and 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 increasing children's learning opportunities outdoors.  Children make good progress. They enjoy a wide range of activities which interest them and successfully support their learning needs.  The childminder completes training to develop her teaching effectively. This has helped her to teach children new skills, especially outdoors, such as designing and building a den, and using the space to enjoy quiet activities alone or with others.  The childminder effectively monitors the ongoing suitability of her assistants, such as

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This provision is good

sharing her policies and expectations, so they work well together to support consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to use questioning more effectively, to extend children's thinking, and give them time to respond.  The childminder does not use technology fully, particularly to support and extend children's growing interests and knowledge of the wider 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 use of questions that encourage children to think for themselves, and give them more time to respond  extend the use of technology to support children's interests and increase their knowledge of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder and children at appropriate times and took account of recent written feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector sampled documentation, including safeguarding procedures and children's 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 secure understanding of local safeguarding procedures and is confident to follow these if required. She 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 made significant improvements since her previous inspection, such as raising children's positive awareness of other cultures and traditions, and increasing their independence. She works effectively with parents and other providers to provide children with consistent learning opportunities across the different settings they attend.

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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 dolls and tea sets to support role play and extends this further by engaging children in discussion about food choices. Children suggest making pretend cakes for their dolls, so they can enjoy a tea party. The childminder uses this suggestion well to introduce mathematics into their play, such as counting the cakes and sharing them between themselves and the dolls. She successfully supports children's inquisitiveness and keenness to learn. For example, she takes them on regular outings to places of interest, such as the Eden Project.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and stimulating. Children have a good range of activities to keep them interested and motivate them to learn. The childminder offers frequent praise for their achievements, successfully increasing their confidence and self- esteem. Children follow the childminder's positive example and are helpful, considerate and polite. The childminder encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy plenty of fresh air and physical exercise each day in the garden and benefit from regular trips to the beach and park. Children learn to manage their own care needs and learn the importance of following good health and hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children participate enthusiastically in the activities on offer and develop positive attitudes to learning. They learn skills that help to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. For example, they quickly develop scissor control as they cut dough into pieces and successfully match the number of pieces to the correct number and numeral. Children practise early writing skills, such as routinely labelling their work with their name, in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 103196 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1057386 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Newquay, Cornwall. She occasionally works with assistants and provides care for children on weekdays, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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