Childminder 301728

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2017 9 October 2014

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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, comfortable and caring environment, where children are relaxed and happy.  The childminder accurately accesses children's abilities. She provides enjoyable, interesting activities and experiences to support their progress. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder monitors children's progress closely, reflects on her practice well and considers how to improve her provision.  Children benefit from the childminder taking them to a local children's group. There, they enjoy messy play and meet and learn to mix with other children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to engage in energetic and challenging physical development outdoors.  The childminder does not consult with other providers that children attend, to enable her to use similar methods and support continuity of learning, for example, about how they teach children letters and sounds.

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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

 continue improvements to the premises, to increase children's access to energetic outdoor play to promote their physical development  improve links with other providers further, to provide children with consistent learning experiences.

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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 parents' feedback 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 is aware of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She keeps up to date by attending training, when possible. She has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection well, increasing children's ability to access resources. Children have more opportunities to direct and develop their play and learning as they select resources independently. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She informs parents about children's achievements and progress, involving parents well to reinforce children's learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about all types of abuse and the procedures to follow to safeguard children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder quickly identifies what children can do and provides good activities and experiences to support their development. She constantly extends and reinforces their speech, vocabulary and understanding of the world well. She takes time to understand young children's gestures. For instance, she encourages children to name and talk about a selection of zoo animals. The childminder excites children's interest and raises their understanding of the world around them when she involves them in a variety of experiments. These include observing how water and oils react when mixed together, creating salt crystals on feathers, and changing the colour of flowers by adding dye to their water. The childminder involves children in discussing recipes and comparing weights as they bake together. Children learn the value of written instructions and mathematical language. The childminder encourages children to take turns with tasks and their use of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

equipment. She demonstrates how to use tools to the youngest children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans introductory visits carefully, to support children to become familiar with her and her routines when they first start. Children are secure and happy with the childminder. They confidently select and explore toys that interest them. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks, encouraging them to try different foods and teaching them about their benefits. Children behave well. Older children help the younger ones, and they all show consideration for each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their future learning. They listen to and follow instructions. They become familiar with mathematical language and ideas. Children grow in confidence, learn to play cooperatively and express their wishes. They develop the coordination they need to use tools. These abilities equip children well for their future learning experiences in pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301728 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1070402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Fowey, Cornwall and provides care from Monday to Friday 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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