Childminder 102561

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2017 4 December 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

 Children are confident. They form close bonds with the childminder and join in with activities enthusiastically. Children are motivated to learn.  The childminder encourages children to develop good social skills. She teaches them to use manners and show consideration towards others. For example, younger children say 'please' and 'thank you' and take turns during activities.  The childminder supports children to develop a very good understanding of mathematics. For example, during craft activities, she challenges them to count, identify shapes and compare sizes between bigger and smaller objects.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure they support children's learning and development needs consistently, especially their language development.  The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. She identifies areas for development and sets plans for improvement that help her to support positive

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This provision is good

outcomes for children, such as their literacy skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always enable children to complete tasks that will help build their independence.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to teach children the importance of developing healthier lifestyles.

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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

 build on opportunities for children to be independent  develop experiences further to support children's understanding of healthier lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outside, with their friends and with the childminder.  The inspector considered parents' views by reading written testimonials.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she organises her provision and plans for children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her skills up to date well. She completes ongoing training to help increase her teaching and extend children's learning, such as their language development. The childminder refreshes her knowledge of child protection frequently and is confident to identify and report any concerns she may have about their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection and successfully addressed the recommendations. For example, she provides children with positive examples of how to use equipment and resources. The childminder monitors children's progress well and follows effective procedures to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She works well with other providers to complement children's achievements and all-round learning and development needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts effectively with children. She understands their learning needs and creatively challenges them to extend their progress. For example, having discussed different colours, she challenges children to find resources of the same colour. The childminder plays alongside the youngest children, helping them to enjoy and achieve. The childminder completes frequent observations and effectively plans for children's progress. She regularly summarises their learning and shares the information with parents, offering them the opportunity to contribute to their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and patient. She is sensitive to children's needs and reassures them to feel confident and build good self-esteem. For example, she praises children when they are unsure of how to use equipment, encouraging them to persevere. The childminder maintains children's safety well. She completes risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards and is vigilant at all times. Children develop good physical skills. They are active and enjoy fresh air daily, either in the childminder's garden or at local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and enjoy activities across all areas of learning. They learn to be creative using glue and paper to make pictures. Children follow instructions well, such as copying the childminder to count. Younger children especially enjoy counting in sequence. Children develop very early writing skills, as they use crayons and paint to make marks. They play imaginatively with role-play equipment and enjoy making 'tea' for the childminder. Children build very early reading skills as they learn to sound out letters of words to identify colours. Children prepare well for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102561 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1070040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Par, Cornwall. She offers care every weekday from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round, except public holidays.

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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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