Childminder EY485782

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 has positive relationships with parents. They work well together to successfully meet the individual needs of children and support their good development. The childminder provides clear information for parents about children's next steps and their achievements.  Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures enable the childminder to monitor children's development well. The childminder completes regular summaries and these show children's good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and effectiveness. She completes relevant training and researches information to further develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder effectively includes the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation process to help improve children's experiences.  Children are happy and feel safe in the care of the childminder. They have warm relationships with her and begin to develop secure friendships with other children. The

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This provision is good

childminder encourages children well to respect others and understand differences in people.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder keeps children safe, she does not consider how she can teach children effectively about fire safety, taking into account their individual needs and learning abilities, so they learn and develop their understanding of what action they need to take in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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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

 develop effective methods in teaching young children about fire safety, to help them understand what they would need to do in the event of an emergency to stay safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector read feedback from parents and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's development records.  The inspector checked required documentation, including insurance and training certificates.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures that enable her to safeguard children's welfare. To remain up to date with relevant guidance, the childminder regularly refreshes her safeguarding knowledge and updates her policies and procedures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supervises children well and teaches them safe boundaries. For example, children know to look for traffic on the lane before they all cross together. Since registration, the childminder has taken effective steps to develop her provision well. The childminder makes good use of discussions with other childminders and professionals to increase her teaching skills. For example, she has become more skilful in her interactions with children, taking care not to ask them too many questions. The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation and confidently identifies areas for further development. She has a particular interest in outdoor learning and continues to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating and educational activities for children. She prepares well for children's arrival and children immediately start to engage in their play. For example, younger children show a keen interest in the straw and toy animals. The childminder extends their interest as she engages children in a popular story. Children enjoy imaginative games in the den and role-play area. They are confident and show good communication skills. For instance, older children pretend to make cups of tea and teacakes, and talk about 'how much' things are.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and show a good sense of fairness as they learn about what is right and wrong. They make good progress in their independence skills and are keen to help. For example, at snack time, children take plates and cups from the cupboard to set the table. They handle cutlery carefully as they slice fruit and count how many pieces there are. The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's individual requirements and meets these well to effectively protect their health. Children benefit from frequent outdoor learning opportunities. They develop a good understanding and interest in the natural world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their play activities and learning. They make confident, independent choices, and show a keen interest in the toys and play materials. For example, they ask for the play dough and play for a sustained period, showing good concentration. Children develop good mathematical, physical and communication skills. They make good progress and develop well the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485782 Local authority Isles of Scilly Inspection number 1004313 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Care is available on a Friday morning from 9am until 11.30am, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder receives early education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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