Childminder 102224

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 13 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

 The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment, where children are comfortable, cheerful and confident.  The childminder knows individual children and their families well. She skilfully engages and maintains children's interest in activities that are relevant to them.  The childminder provides a wide range of experiences and resources to support children's learning and development. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder gives high priority to supporting children's physical development and health in preparation for their future skills and learning.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder involves them in collecting eggs from her poultry, and growing fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy nutritious meals, often made with ingredients grown at the setting.  The childminder reflects on her practice and considers how to improve on her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established highly effective links with all providers involved in children's learning, to help her understand how children are progressing and learning with them.  Plans to encourage children to identify, recognise and express their feelings are in their infancy.

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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

 improve links with other settings that children attend  increase opportunities for children to explore, identify and express their feelings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's home, including the garden and equipment.  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.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reads research and articles to help keep herself up to date and increases her knowledge. She has addressed previous recommendations. The childminder shares her knowledge with parents. For example, discussing strategies to encourage heathy sleep patterns and understanding the causes of young children's tantrums. The childminder monitors the balance of children's learning effectively. She identifies and quickly addresses gaps, ensuring that all areas of learning receive attention. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedure to follow to safeguard children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding and awareness of each child's levels of development. She provides activities that children enjoy and encourage their progress. The childminder expertly links stories and pictures to children's previous knowledge and experiences. She captures and keeps their attention and interest. The childminder constantly extends and reinforces children's vocabulary. She takes time to interpret what they are trying to say and is responsive to very young children's gestures and expressions. Children learn a great deal about the environment. The childminder carefully explains the different characteristics and habits of insects and birds as they see them around her home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and content with the childminder. They confidently move between activities, selecting toys and books that interest them. The childminder gives clear instructions as she explains how to use resources and equipment safely. Children enjoy the freedom and outdoor space available. There, they learn to manoeuvre across a variety of surfaces, run and jump, and climb steps and trees. The childminder encourages children to take turns and share. She teaches children to value and respect difference and diversity in people. The childminder shares information effectively with parents. She ensures children's welfare needs are met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills they need for their future learning. They concentrate and enjoy looking at and sharing books. Children use mathematical language. They compare the sizes of things and are beginning to count objects in their play. Young children start to communicate well and are learning to play cooperatively. Children develop good coordination in both large and fine movements. These abilities prepare children well for their future development in mathematics, writing and reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102224 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1088885 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives on the outskirts of Constantine village, near Falmouth, Cornwall. The childminder provides care from Monday to Saturday, throughout the year.

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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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