Rebecca Griffiths

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2017 5 February 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 establishes warm, nurturing relationships with children, so that they feel secure and safe in her care.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder develops positive relationships and shares information with them about their children's activities and progress.  The childminder knows children well. She plans and provides good activities, which excite and interest children and promote their learning well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children benefit from the variety of outings and experiences that the childminder provides. They develop good physical skills and learn about the environment and world around them.  The childminder continually reflects on her practice, identifying ways to further develop her provision, such as updating her knowledge of how to best support children who have special educational needs (SEN).  Children's health benefits from the nutritious meals that the childminder provides and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to increase their awareness and understanding of other children's methods of communication.

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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

 support children to learn about other children with differing communication needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the childminder's home and observed practice there and on an outing to the park.  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 provided by the childminder.  The inspector sampled childminding documentation, including planning and children's progress records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to risks to vulnerable children and families. She is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow to safeguard their welfare. The childminder strives to improve her practice. She accesses training and has addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection well. This results in children having access to a wide range of multicultural resources. The childminder uses these well to encourage discussions with children about differences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's levels of development well and, in discussion with parents, identifies children's next steps and activities to support them in their learning. She effectively uses her knowledge of individual children and what they enjoy. The childminder provides resources and opportunities for children to practise their skills, such as developing strength and balance. For instance, the childminder provides heavy objects, such as water-filled containers. Young children having recently learned to walk, and enjoy lifting and carrying around. The childminder provides games linked to children's interests, which children enjoy talking about. The childminder supports children's speech well and she models clear pronunciation of words. She encourages children to comment on and identify subtle differences, matching pictures together. The childminder encourages children to count objects as they play and to develop pencil control as they draw and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure and confident in the childminder's home. They show concern and affection for each other and behave well. The childminder introduces children to music and foods from a range of cultures, teaching children to respect and appreciate the variations. The childminder encourages children to follow effective health and hygiene practices. Children are happy and content. They quickly relax and settle to sleep when tired. Children benefit from their daily outings with the childminder. They enjoy the freedom to run and explore in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical, communication, independence and social skills. Young children delight in their growing mobility. They enjoy walking across a variety of surfaces and handling both large, heavy and small objects. Older children enjoy drawing and attempting to write, developing good pencil skills. They listen to stories with interest and enthusiastically talk about the things that interest them. Young children happily attempt to feed themselves and older children try to dress themselves ready for outdoors. These skills help to prepare children well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299507 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1092198 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the rural village of St Just, in Penwith, Cornwall. She has achieved early years teacher status and 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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