Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2018 13 April 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 thoughtfully reflects on her practice to continually develop the service she provides and move forward to improve outcomes for children. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from the previous report.  The childminder is conscientious about keeping children safe and secure in her home and on outings. She takes effective precautions to keep any hazards to a minimum. She supervises children well and sets clear boundaries to help children to understand how to be safe as they play.  The childminder has a good understanding of child development and provides effective support to their learning. For example, she encourages children to count as they enjoy constructing towers from toy building blocks, supporting their mathematical vocabulary and development well.  Children are relaxed, happy and form affectionate bonds with the childminder. They are confident to select their favourite toys and explore the activities on offer. Children enjoy

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This provision is good

learning and make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consult parents about what children are achieving when they first attend to plan activities to better support their good progress from the start.  There are few opportunities for children to find out about other cultures and make comparisons between their own lives and those of others.

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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 achievements when they first start to attend to better plan activities that support their good progress from the start  extend opportunities for children to learn about other cultures to help them make comparisons between their own lives and those of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development.  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 is vigilant and knows the signs that might lead her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is conscientious about keeping her knowledge of child protection procedures up to date to ensure children are safe from harm. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively and promptly notices when children need extra support. She actively carries out research and seeks advice from outside agencies to support children's individual needs to help them to reach their full potential. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and talks to them about children's preferences and interests. Children are secure in their familiar routines and there is a consistent approach to their care and individual needs. Good links with other providers and schools have a positive impact on children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning effectively to plan interesting activities that help them to move on in their learning. She talks activities through as children play, making comments and suggestions to support their communication and language skills well. Children develop an increasingly wider vocabulary and learn how to make their needs known. The childminder skilfully encourages children to persevere with activities, such as completing puzzles to support and extend their concentration. She demonstrates how to manipulate the pieces until they fit, supporting their physical development well. The childminder provides lots of praise when children succeed with activities to support their good self-esteem and they show great pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides gentle encouragement for children to remember their good manners and behave well. She provides a broad range of resources for children to make choices in their play. Children enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks and physical exercise and fresh air. They benefit from regular opportunities to find out about the natural world, such as on visits to the beach and when looking for insects in the outdoor area. The childminder takes children to local groups where they meet with others. They benefit from access to a wider range of resources and activities and develop and extend their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school. They explore activities with interest and enthusiasm and become motivated to learn. Children develop good levels of independence and self-assurance. They manage their own coats and belongings and use toys and equipment confidently, developing good physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338155 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1112954 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She offers care every day throughout the year, including overnight care. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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