Childminder EY436100

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 30 April 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

 Children are confident and settled in the childminder's safe, welcoming and comfortable home.  The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's level of development and how they learn. She provides activities that interest and challenge them and children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder actively teaches children about, and to value, differences in societies, families and individuals.  The childminder has effective links with other providers. She ensures that children have consistent learning experiences and supports them well as they go on to their next educational experience.  The childminder gives high priority to children's safety. Children learn how behave and evacuate her home in an emergency. The childminder ensures that they are all safe and under her control when on outings.  The childminder constantly evaluates and reflects on the quality of her provision. She

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This provision is good

uses this information to accurately identify areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents' contributions to their children's education.  Occasionally, the childminder does not increase opportunities to support children's energetic, active play.

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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

 encourage further parental contributions to, and involvement in, their children's learning  increase opportunities for children's energetic, active play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's home, including the garden and equipment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector took account of written parental feedback as provided by the childminder.  The inspector sampled childminding documentation, including planning and children's progress records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses the knowledge that she gains, for example, from training and meeting with other professionals to continually develop her practice. Her increased understanding of how individual children prefer to learn has resulted in her planning being more tailored to each child's needs. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She identifies and quickly addresses any gaps in their learning. She has successfully put previous recommendations into effect. For example, she increased provision of a range of natural materials. This enables children to explore and experiment with them. Children gain an in-depth understanding of their feel, sound, and texture. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedure to follow to safeguard children's welfare. She updates her knowledge, procedures and policies regularly. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to ensure the suitability of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully assesses children's levels of development. She plans and provides experiences that excite and interest children and encourage their progress. The childminder's commentaries on young children's activities. This helps extend children's understanding of words in context and encourages children to copy some words. The childminder raises children's awareness of number and she counts along with them, encouraging them to count toys. The childminder's participation in children's imaginative play, encourages them as they pretend that an object represents another.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and confident with the childminder. They feel secure enough to explore the environment, choosing and playing with toys and resources. The childminder helps children learn how and why she expects them to behave. The childminder encourages children to notice and discuss differences between individuals and families. For example, she provides positive images and explanations in small-world toys and books. The childminder shares information effectively with parents. She ensures children experience consistent care. This includes, supporting parents in providing well-balanced diets, good health care and making sure she meets their welfare needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills they need for their future learning. They are curious and eager learners. Young children communicate well, using gestures and simple words. They listen to and respond to instructions. Children develop hand strength and dexterity, in readiness for drawing and writing. Children become familiar with the local nursery and school, for example, when they accompany the childminder on visits to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436100 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1095134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Redruth, Cornwall and has a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder provides full day childcare every 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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