Childminder EY370023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 19 May 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

 The childminder provides a wide range of play activities and experiences for children, which promotes all areas of learning and development well. Children make good progress from their starting points and develop important skills for learning at school.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects well on her practice and the benefits to children. For example, she evaluates the success of activities to check that children are engaged and learning consistently well. The childminder successfully identifies areas for further development and makes ongoing improvements.  The childminder is effective in her observation, assessment and planning procedures. She provides information for parents about the activities she provides and what children learn. The childminder identifies children's next steps and successfully encourages children to achieve them in their play.  Children thoroughly enjoy being with the childminder and enjoy their activities. They

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This provision is good

are keen to have a go and willing to try new things, which widens their play experiences. For example, toddlers enjoy different textures and sensations in their creative activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have robust links with all settings that children attend, to encourage effective information sharing and further support children's individual needs and development.  Although the childminder has positive relationships with parents, she is not fully successful in engaging all parents well in their children's learning.

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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 robust systems of communication with all settings that children attend, to work in effective partnership to support children's individual needs and development further  involve all parents further in supporting children's learning and progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor activities.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed the safety of the premises and checked required documentation, including training certificates.  The inspector sampled information about children's development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps children safe through effective risk assessments. For example, on arrival to places of interest, she immediately checks that areas are suitable and safe for use. She is conscientious in her use of safety gates in her home and in her supervision of children. Following a break in childminding practice, the childminder made effective preparation for her return. She completed online training and had discussions with other providers to refresh and update her good knowledge. A course on behaviour management was of particular benefit as this further increased the childminder's good understanding and confidence. The childminder is inspired by outdoor learning and has current plans to develop further play activities in the garden. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well in their play through good interaction. For example, she gives a commentary and demonstrates what to do during an activity. The childminder is thorough in her planning and checks that she fully covers all areas of development. She links activities to themes, such as autumn and food. For instance children use dried leaves to make a picture and use seasonal vegetables to make soup. Children show a good interest in books and readily sit with the childminder to look at pictures and listen to stories. The childminder provides effective challenges to children's learning. For example, she teaches older children to recognise colours and numbers and to work things out. Younger children copy sounds and words, which encourages their language development well. Children concentrate for sustained periods and show a good understanding as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets the individual needs of children well. She is affectionate towards them, and toddlers enjoy her cuddles and reassurance. Physical play opportunities include trips to the park and exploring nature trails. Children develop good independence skills, such as to use cutlery well. For example, in play, toddlers practise their coordination as they spoon dried pasta into cups. The childminder talks to children about what they are going to do next and prepares them for change. This helps children to develop a good understanding of the daily routines and to feel secure. Toddlers develop increasing self- esteem and awareness. They show pleasure when they hear their names and pride when they achieve. For example, they complete a jigsaw and celebrate with the childminder in a gleeful 'high five'.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children feel safe and secure, which supports their personal, social and emotional development well. They show good interest in learning. Toddlers are inquisitive and curious as they move around. Children make independent choices, such as to look at books and play with the train track. They are happy and occupied throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370023 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1093353 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in St Austell, Cornwall. Care is available Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm each weekday, and on some Saturdays, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder is eligible to provide free early education places 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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