Childminder EY431930

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2017 19 January 2015

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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 are happy and settle well. They form close bonds with the childminder and are motivated to learn and progress.  The childminder frequently encourages children to engage in conversations, which helps to extend their language and communication skills securely.  The childminder successfully supports children to be curious about the world around them. For example, they observe birds in the garden and listen to the things they hear, such as aeroplanes and birds 'talking to each other'.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her strengths and plans for improvement, such as developing the outdoor area so children have more choices for play outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend children's mathematics as well as she could. She misses many opportunities to develop their understanding of counting, shapes, sizes and quantities.  Children do not have consistent opportunities to explore a variety of media and materials, to help develop their early writing skills.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to increase children's independence and encourage them to do things themselves during daily activities and routines.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to develop children's knowledge of counting, shapes, sizes and quantities  enable children to explore a variety of media and materials more consistently to practise their early writing skills  increase opportunities to help children become independent and do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors, on their own, with other children and with the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection, and considered parents' views by reading testimonials written for inspection purposes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she organises her setting, plans for children's learning and extends her skills.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records, policies, and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to identify and report any concerns she has about children. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, research and discussion with other childminders have helped her to manage children's behaviour effectively. The childminder has successfully made improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has improved the organisation of equipment so that children can make their own play choices. The childminder monitors children progress effectively. She makes frequent summaries that help her identify any gaps in their development and support all areas of learning. The childminder shares this information well with parents, so they can work together to consistently support their children. Partnerships with parents are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the children's needs well. She uses the information she gathers from parents about their likes and dislikes well. She plans activities children enjoy and successfully includes learning opportunities. For example, older children who enjoy imaginary play make 'tea' and learn to use good manners accordingly, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder observes children's interests and uses her knowledge well to plan ongoing challenges. For example, having observed young children who are not confident with others, she takes them to playgroups to help them engage with wider groups of children, to support them securely on to the next stage of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She is patient and attentive to children's needs. For example, she recognises when younger children are tired and cuddles them so they settle quickly to sleep. The childminder supports children well to develop their physical skills effectively. For example, they enjoy being energetic as they play with ride-on equipment in the garden and visit local parks and playgroups with the childminder most days. The childminder keeps children safe and secure as they play. She completes frequent assessments to minimise hazards, so children can play happily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy activities across all areas of learning. They develop competent social skills and learn to interact confidently with others. Children build good language skills and develop an interest in the natural world. For example, as they listen to birds singing and observe them carrying twigs, they speak about these things with the childminder. Children learn to use their imaginations well and act out different roles. For instance, boys play in the role-play kitchen to make 'tea'. Children build skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431930 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1083260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Saltash, Cornwall. She offers care every weekday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays.

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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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