Johnson, Amanda Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 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

 The childminder is reflective of the service she provides for children and families and consults parents about improvements to her practice. For example, she adapts recipes to provide children with balanced and nutritious meals they enjoy.  Children are happy and relaxed and form good relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their needs and they turn to her for cuddles and reassurance. Children take part in activities with confidence and enjoy learning. For example, babies enjoy simple games with the childminder, developing well in their social and emotional development.  The childminder interacts positively with children and provides good encouragement to them to develop their skills in all areas of learning. For example, she encourages older children well to explore creative resources to develop their imaginations and dexterous skills. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder talks to parents about children's home routines to provide consistent care and support for children's well- being. She keeps parents informed about children's progress and has conversations with them about what children achieve at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not adapt activities to provide additional challenge for older children and help them to make even better progress in their learning.  The childminder does not engage successfully with all providers children attend, to strengthen children's learning fully and provide a consistent approach to their care.

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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

 adapt activities for older children to extend their learning to help them make even better progress  develop ways of sharing children's progress with all providers they attend, to strengthen children's learning and provide a more consistent approach to their care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant about the signs and symptoms that would lead to a concern about a child. She has effective policies and procedures in place to follow to ensure children are safe from harm. The childminder is well qualified and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date to help her to improve outcomes for children. For example, she carries out research to provide children with interesting sensory experiences so that they can enjoy exploring and developing their curiosity. The childminder occasionally uses an assistant so that children are supervised and cared for effectively. She monitors her assistant's work and ensures that she is suitable to care for children. The childminder monitors children's learning conscientiously to notice any gaps in their development. She uses funding successfully and provides appropriate support when children need extra help.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced in childcare and has a good understanding of child development. She makes precise assessments of children's levels of development and identifies their next steps in learning. The childminder plans enjoyable activities that take account of children's interests and needs, and motivate them to learn. For example, she encourages children to count accurately as they sort dried pasta pieces into pots according to their colour, supporting their mathematical development well. They gain a good understanding of the concept of capacity as the childminder helps them to notice when pots are full or empty. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with a good range of resources that reflects other cultures. Children can access resources for themselves and make choices about their play to support their independence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder ensures they understand her boundaries and how to be considerate towards others. She encourages children to use their good manners and listen to each other as they talk about their day during snack time, for example. Children follow good hygiene routines and become confident about managing their own self-care. The childminder's home is safe and secure, and she provides good support for children to understand how to stay safe when they are playing. For example, she reminds them that the wet grass may be slippery and they need to take extra care. Children benefit from daily fresh air and they are physically active. The childminder provides a good range of equipment to support them to develop good balance and coordination.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and do well in their language development. Older children describe activities they enjoy in detail, and use a wide vocabulary. Babies smile and babble to express their needs to others, and lift up their arms in anticipation of play. Children gain the skills they need for future learning and starting school. They carry out small tasks for themselves and manage to put on their own shoes and clothes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372132 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1070982 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 2008. She receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder offers overnight care on an occasional basis. She occasionally employs assistants to maintain ratios. The childminder has an early years degree.

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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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