Childminder EY441696

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2017 5 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 and her assistant complete pertinent training to support children's learning and development well. For example, recent training has helped them to improve learning opportunities for boys, by making even better use of the outdoor activities.  The childminder and her assistant have good teaching skills. They understand how children learn and they tailor activities well to engage and ignite children's interest. For example, younger children make patterns on card and older children attempt to write letters to Father Christmas. They post these in a letterbox they have made. Children learn to understand that writing conveys a message.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant. They enjoy cuddles, and share and celebrate achievements together. The childminder and her assistant respect children's individual care needs and support their well-being successfully.

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This provision is good

 Children develop key skills for future learning, in readiness for their move to school. They are sociable, well behaved and eager to learn. Children benefit from a broad and balanced range of enjoyable activities. Their progress in all areas of learning is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work fully effectively with other settings children attend, to achieve better continuity and consistency for children.  Although the childminder has attempted to introduce the different languages children learn and use, so far this has not proved effective to extend their learning opportunities.

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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 information sharing with other settings that children attend, to support continuity in children's learning even further  explore ways to more effectively include and value the different languages spoken by children, during their daily routines and play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector took account of recently written parental feedback.  The inspector spoke with the children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled childminding documentation, including policies and procedures, such as safeguarding, suitability checks for adults, qualifications and children's records.  The inspector observed interactions between adults and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident to identify any concerns about children in their care, and to follow the local safeguarding procedures if required. They successfully promote children's safety indoors, outdoors and on outings. They teach children how to identify and manage everyday risk during play. For example, they remind children to climb the stairs carefully, holding on to the hand rail, and encourage them to descend one at a time under adult supervision. The childminder monitors the ongoing suitability of adults living or working at the premises well. Good support helps her to ensure that assistants are up to date with changes and she regularly extends their knowledge and skills, to improve learning opportunities for children. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively to identify areas for further improvement, taking into account the views of parents, children and her assistants.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective observation, planning and assessment systems to monitor and support children's good progress. Parents are involved in this process, which helps to engage children's learning at home. The childminder and her assistant interact well to challenge children further in their play. For example, when playing outdoors children respond enthusiastically to the positive encouragement provided. They learn to follow instructions, which helps them to climb and balance successfully and safely. As a result, they develop good physical coordination. The childminder introduces topics that help children to explore the wider world, such as discovering where polar bears live. Children speak confidently to ask questions and share experiences. During story time, they enthusiastically predict what will happen next, demonstrating good cognitive skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children follow the good example set by the childminder and her assistant, and are polite, helpful and kind. They are proud of their responsible behaviour, as they take good care of the environment and each other. Children learn about their Cornish culture and explore other cultures and beliefs, which gives them a secure understanding and respect of people's similarities and differences. They follow effective health and hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating their snack and dressing appropriately for outdoor play in cold and wet weather. Children are developing good self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages are happy, confident and independent. They enter the childminder's home enthusiastically and engage in activities that truly interest them. For example, older children initiate imaginative role play with their friends, such as pretending to be a nurse, princess and tooth fairy. Younger children increase their developing mobility skills well. They confidently select their favourite toys and move them around the setting. Older children are good role models for the younger ones. For example, they teach them the importance of routines, such as tidying toys away after use to avoid trips and falls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441696 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1095283 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and works in Porkellis, near Helston, Cornwall. She provides care for children on weekdays, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and is currently working towards a Master's degree. She employs several assistants, but only works with one at any one time. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education to 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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