Childminder EY356501

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 15 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 sensitive to individual children's needs. She develops strong relationships with them and helps them to grow in self-confidence.  The childminder knows the individual children well. She adapts activities to match their interests and to encourage children to make good progress.  Children benefit from the variety of outdoor experiences that the childminder provides. These include trips to parks and fields where they visit the childminder's horse. They have space to run and play and learn about the environment.  The childminder provides flexible care, meeting the needs of the children and their families well. For example, she cares for some children in their own homes, while they get to know and trust her, before introducing them to her own home.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information and discusses ways to support children's development with their parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not initiate discussions with other providers involved with the children, to share information with them at the earliest opportunity.  Although the childminder attends some training, she does not make best use of opportunities to develop her teaching skills. For example to challenge and extend children's learning even more.

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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

 strengthen links with other providers children attend, to assess and plan for children's progress more effectively  make better use of opportunities to update knowledge of developments in teaching practice, particularly in relation to further increasing challenges to children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's home and equipment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of written parental feedback as provided by the childminder.  The inspector sampled childminding documentation and discussed the children's progress with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements. She is alert to vulnerable children and families, and is aware of the procedures to follow to safeguard their welfare. The childminder uses her experience to monitor children's progress well and to provide suitable activities to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to make changes to her practice. She has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection well and now reinforces children's understanding of diversity and good hygiene practices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately judges children's levels of development and their preferences. She provides resources and activities that they enjoy and support their progress. The childminder is responsive to young children's gestures and takes time to interpret their attempts to talk. She models and reinforces clear pronunciation of new words as she encourages them to increase their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children's physical skills well. She involves them in ball games, catching and throwing over short distances and encourages children to build with small construction toys. Throughout the day, the childminder encourages children to count objects and steps with her. She teaches children accurate mathematical words for shapes as they attempt to complete jigsaw puzzles. She encourages children to persist with activities as they attempt to complete more difficult puzzles. This results in children being very proud of their achievements and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

happy to attempt more. The childminder engages children's interest in books and stories, encouraging them to point out and count characters in the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and confident in the childminder's home. They behave well and show care and concern, such as for a lost homing pigeon. Children learn the importance of following good hygiene practices and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, holding the handrail to go up and down the stairs, and following road safety rules when on outings with the childminder. Children learn about differences and diversity well. For example, they talk about their family's different cultures and enjoy activities that reflect their own and others' beliefs and customs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good independence skills. They learn to socialise with other children, taking turns and sharing. They develop good coordination in active play and using small construction equipment. Children enjoy looking at books and listen attentively to stories. They enjoy counting and learn mathematical language. Their social and communication skills, self-confidence and mathematical skills help to prepare them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356501 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1070889 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She provides childcare from her home in Carbis Bay, near St Ives, Cornwall. The childminder provides care 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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