Childminder EY494060

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 develops warm relationships with the children, following their individual routines so that they feel secure and safe in her care.  Partnerships with other providers are strong. The childminder works closely with them, seeking and sharing information about children's abilities and needs.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn. She knows the individual children well and plans activities to build on their abilities and interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information about activities that she plans and how parents can share in their children's learning. For example, sharing the nursery rhymes that the children learn and sing with her.  The childminder organises her time well to provide children with a good variety of outings and experiences. Children learn about their local environment and practise new

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a limited range of resources that encourages children to explore and learn more about different cultures, lifestyles and abilities.  Although the childminder monitors the progress of individual children well, she does not use the information as well as she could to identify the progress of different groups of children, to help her address any potential gaps promptly.

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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

 provide a wider range of resources that encourages children to explore and learn about different cultures, lifestyles and abilities  extend the assessment processes to monitor any patterns and gaps in learning of different groups of children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's home, including the outdoor space and equipment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, training records, policies and procedures, and her planning and children's progress records.  The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in their play and learning activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to vulnerable children and families, and knowledgeable about the procedures to follow to safeguard their welfare. The childminder constantly strives to develop her knowledge and improve her practice. She evaluates her practice well, and accesses training and shares ideas with other providers. This has helped her to improve her working partnerships with parents, and how she delivers and promotes children's mathematical learning, especially outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately and systematically assesses each child's level of development and takes note of their learning preferences. She plans enjoyable and challenging activities to promote children's learning, enabling them to experiment and discover things for themselves. For example, children enjoy exploring a range of toys frozen in ice. The childminder encourages them to describe how they feel and observe what happens as the ice melts. The childminder skilfully introduces children to mathematical language. She encourages them to weigh pieces of ice on a set of balance scales, comparing and discussing their different sizes and weights. The childminder maintains children's interest well. For instance, she encourages them to create snow scenes with shaving foam, and experiment making handprints and creating patterns in it. The childminder increases children's vocabulary well. She talks about what they are doing and encourages their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and confident in the childminder's home. They are aware of the childminder's expectations. They behave well and enthusiastically help tidy resources away. Young children quickly settle to sleep, as the childminder follows their individual routines at naptimes. The childminder encourages and supports children to follow effective health and hygiene practices. For example, they enjoy energetic outdoor play, developing good physical skills, and follow effective hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good communication, independence and social skills. They learn mathematical language and compare weights and sizes. They enjoy story time and listen attentively as the childminder reads to them. Children learn to become independent. They enjoy helping to prepare their lunch, choosing ingredients and using tools safely. Children are curious about the world around them and enjoy experimenting with a variety of materials. Children gain good skills that help prepare them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494060 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1030992 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. She lives in Falmouth, Cornwall. The childminder has a foundation degree in early childhood and education. She provides care from Monday to Friday 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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