Childminder EY441666

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 14 January 2015

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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

 The childminder is a positive role model. He is kind and attentive towards children, which helps them to feel secure and ready to learn.  Children develop good physical skills. They enjoy playing and being energetic, both inside and outside. The outdoor area is large and children play with a variety of equipment to help build strong muscles and develop secure coordination, such as balance beams, playing in mud kitchens and making sandcastles.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works well to share information that helps parents to support their child's continued development. For example, offering suggestions about how to develop children's language skills.  Self-evaluation is secure. The childminder has a clear understanding of his strengths and areas for development. This helps to secure positive outcomes for children. For instance, increasing opportunities for children to learn about nature and the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to explore creative activities independently.  There are few opportunities for children to learn about other people and cultures in their everyday play experiences.

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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

 support children's creative expression more readily so they can explore and experiment with their ideas independently  increase opportunities for children to learn about different people and cultures in their everyday play and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors and in the garden, with organised activities and self-chosen activities.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times to discuss how he organises children play and learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps his knowledge and skills up to date well. He researches ideas that help him to support children's learning needs, such as craft activities. The childminder monitors children's progress securely. He completes regular observations and assessments that helps him identify and support any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendation from the last inspection and made improvements. Overall, he has organised resources more effectively for younger children to be able to make informed choices about the activities they choose. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of his responsibilities to identify and report any concerns he has about children's safety and welfare. The childminder works well with other professionals to support children's learning effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents, which he uses effectively to plan and challenge children from the start. This encourages children to be interested and motivated to learn. The childminder interacts well with children and challenges their thinking and learning. For example, when showing children tadpoles he asks them to identity their stages of development by comparing them to pictures. This also supports children early mathematical skills, such as making comparisons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close bonds with children, which helps them to feel secure and settle well. He supports their physical development effectively and devises ways to extend their skills further. For example, setting up tracks and intricate paths outside for them to follow and strengthen their coordination skills. The childminder ensures children are safe. He completes daily checks to minimise hazards, which helps to provide children with uninterrupted play experiences. Children show they are happy and behave well. They play well with others and develop secure social skills. When minor squabbles do occur, such as over sharing toys, the childminder promptly intervenes and play continues quickly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They complete simple experiments, such as identifying how paint changes colour or observing how ice melts. They form secure language skills and learn to think independently. Children concentrate well. They use their small muscles, such as threading wooden shapes on wire, which helps to strengthen their hands ready for holding small tools, such as writing equipment. Children develop skills to prepare for the next stages in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441666 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1095281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in St Columb, Cornwall. He offers care every weekday from 8am until 6.30pm, all year round, except public holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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