Childminder EY366972

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 4 March 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 develop a very secure understanding of mathematics. The childminder teaches them how to use mathematical skills and language during their play. For example, they complete simple experiments to investigate quantities of water, size, and use mathematical language, such as 'heavy'.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder exchanges information with parents frequently to support children to make good progress. For example, sharing resources so children can continue learning at home.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is kind and has a good understanding of the children in her care. For example, she recognises when the youngest children are tired and lays them to sleep.  Children are confident communicators. They develop good language skills and express their ideas and interests well.  The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date effectively. She completes

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This provision is good

courses that help her to support positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children to explore and investigate a wide range of different textures and materials.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend older children's understanding of making marks, to develop early writing skills.

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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

 extend the range of resources with different materials and textures for children to explore and investigate freely in their play  build on experiences to extend children's literacy awareness, especially with older children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outside, with others and the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke to parents, children and the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she organises and manages her setting.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including suitability checks and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's safety. She maintains their safety and well-being well. For example, she completes regular risk assessments to help her minimise any potential hazards, such as in the outdoor area. The childminder provides ongoing support to her assistants. Together they frequently evaluate their service and discuss their practices, which helps to identify areas for improvement, such as teaching children to manage risks safely. This helps to effectively support a consistent quality of teaching. The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection, such as extending partnerships with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder frequently observes children and plans challenging activities based on their interests and development needs. This helps encourage children to be motivated to learn. For example, the childminder supports younger children's confidence by using their favourite character cups to play with water. The childminder supports children to play cooperatively with others. For instance, she encourages them to share resources and work out how to pour water safely from one container to another. The childminder regularly assesses the progress children make. This helps her to identify and support any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and enjoy being with the childminder. They are excited to learn and squeal with excitement, such as when they accidently pour water on themselves. The childminder praises children frequently and 'high-fives' them for their achievement. This helps to encourage their confidence even further. Children develop good self-esteem and enjoy a sense of responsibility when they complete simple tasks independently, such as putting on their shoes for outdoor play. They understand how to keep themselves safe, such as wearing shoes when outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and enjoy activities across all areas of learning. They develop a good use of mathematics and understand how to use it in everyday life. Children learn to communicate well and confidently express their needs, such as when they are hungry. They develop a secure understanding of how to behave in different environments, such as at local playgroups, which helps to build their confidence and social skills. Children develop skills to prepare them for their next stages in learning and for the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366972 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1093293 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Bodmin, Cornwall. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, 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 holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder works with her husband and daughter as her assistants.

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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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