Childminder EY426280

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 8 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 is reflective and has a strong drive to continually improve the service she provides for children and families. She successfully involves parents in her self- evaluation to adapt her practice to provide more flexibility for children, for example.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and encourages them to contribute what children are achieving at home. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children receive good support to their social and emotional development. For example, they attend groups with the childminder, where they enjoy the experience of being part of a larger group of children and extend their social skills well.  The childminder provides good support to children's learning and development. For example, she encourages children to count and to compare shapes and sizes as they

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This provision is good

take part in activities. Children develop good mathematical understanding and vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consult parents about what children can already do when they first begin to attend, to inform her planning more accurately from the start.  Sometimes, the childminder does not wait sufficiently for children to respond to questions and suggestions to give them time to think things through for themselves.

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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

 consult parents about children's levels of development when they first start to attend, to better plan activities from the start  provide more time for children to think about their responses to questions and suggestions, to help them to solve problems and extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children and discussed their progress.  The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that might lead her to have a concern about a child. She is clear about the correct procedure to follow to keep children safe from harm. Thorough monitoring of children's progress helps the childminder to notice any gaps in children's development. This helps her to ensure that she covers all areas of the curriculum and provides any extra support for children when needed. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for example, by attending training on different styles of learning. Children benefit from fresh approaches, which enhances their enjoyment of a wider variety of learning experiences. The good partnerships with other providers and schools help the childminder to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She observes children as they play and assesses their levels of development accurately. Children benefit from well- planned activities that help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. For example, children enjoy investigating different textures and sounds as they explore an interesting range of shiny materials, developing their curiosity and sensory skills well. The childminder interacts positively with children as they play, introducing new words, extending sentences and supporting their communication and language skills effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong attachments with children and understands their individual needs well. She is caring and attentive, and quick to notice when children need to rest or have a cuddle for reassurance. Children are secure in their familiar routines. The childminder works in good collaboration with parents to encourage children's independence in toilet training, for example. Children are happy and relaxed in the warm and welcoming environment the childminder provides, and they have access to good- quality toys and resources. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles through regular visits to parks and beaches, for example. Children enjoy fresh air, are physically active and gain a good understanding of the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children do well in their physical development. They concentrate and persevere with manipulating toys until they achieve success, and develop good control and coordination of their small muscles. This helps with their independence and confidence, and they gain the skills necessary for future learning and starting school. Children are motivated and enthusiastic learners. They are curious about the world around them, and enjoy exploring and investigating their environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426280 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1094790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She provides care to children each weekday, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free early years education 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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