Childminder EY495210

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 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 partnerships with parents and others, to support children's individual development well. For example, they work together with success to encourage children's communication and independence skills.  Observation, assessment and planning procedures are effective. The childminder is thorough in her tracking of children's progress. She is prompt to identify any gaps in learning and takes positive steps to address them well. Children make good progress from their developmental starting points.  The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation of her provision. She demonstrates a commitment to further professional development and continuous improvement. The childminder is enthusiastic about her practice and successful in promoting good outcomes for children.  Children are happy and enjoy learning through play. They thrive in the stimulating environment and warm care of the childminder. Children are friendly and play well

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This provision is good

together, which shows their good social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding, so they learn about halves and quarters, and to solve simple problems.  Although the childminder promotes children's literacy skills well, she misses some opportunities to link letters to sounds, to further support children's good development.

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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

 extend the mathematical learning opportunities to further encourage children to consider simple problems and learn about halves and quarters  increase the opportunities to teach children letter sounds to extend their early literacy skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled records of children's development.  The inspector viewed safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since registration, the childminder has made good improvements to the benefit of children and parents. For example, she has had her garage converted to provide additional space for a designated playroom. The childminder has further developed her assessment systems to provide parents with easier access and greater involvement in their children's learning. Effective use is made of training to increase the childminder's good teaching skills. For instance, the childminder was inspired to use a special soft toy to successfully increase children's ability to concentrate during activities. The childminder shares and implements ideas gained from other providers, such as to increase the range of sensory play experiences for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures that enable her to protect children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children well in a good range of educational activities. She knows each child's next stage of development and encourages these steps with skill. For example, the childminder teaches older children to recognise numbers and to count during activities. With younger children, the childminder places an accurate focus on increasing their language, social and physical skills. Children experiment in play, such as when they mix colours together in a painting activity. The childminder takes children on frequent outings to increase their play and learning experiences. For instance, they enjoy regular visits to the library, groups and local attractions. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and daily activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and behave well. They have a good understanding of the daily routines and are willing helpers. For example, children like to help the childminder with preparations for snack times and lunchtimes. Children have good levels of confidence and self-esteem. For instance, they are proud to show others their dressing-up outfits. Children are very cooperative as they take turns and share resources well. They have good imaginations and show a sense of caring as they play. For example, they tend to their 'poorly' dolls with gentleness in their pretend hospital. Children learn about safety in enjoyable activities, such as an interesting trip to the fire station. The childminder teaches children about road safety. For example, children learn what the colours of the traffic lights mean and to check for vehicles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show enthusiasm for learning and are keen to join in. They respond with eagerness to each activity that the childminder suggests. For example, children readily sit together for story time and creative activities. Children listen and interact well, such as when they answer questions and make their own comments. They develop good learning skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495210 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1031465 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 in Newquay. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free 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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Telephone number

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