Childminder 102407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 25 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 experienced childminder is very nurturing, attentive and sensitive to children's needs. Children quickly form a secure attachment to her, and are happy and settled.  The childminder is skilful in her interactions with children. For example, she successfully teaches babies how to use a pincer movement to pick up small objects and transfer them from hand to hand. She provides plenty of praise for their achievements.  The childminder accurately reflects on her practice and liaises with parents, carers and other practitioners, to improve outcomes for children further. For instance, she has recently begun to attend local activity groups to increase children's social interactions.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to learn. For example, children show a strong interest in the natural world and are confident to try new activities with the childminder's support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder completes regular training, but does not make full use of her enhanced skills, such as sign language, to extend the ability of babies to communicate effectively.  The childminder knows that some children are wary of exploring liquids, but has not helped them to gain the confidence to investigate materials such as ice, water and jelly.

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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

 implement the skills gained from training, to help babies express themselves fully in a variety of ways  introduce a wider range of play materials to support younger children's investigative and exploratory skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including safeguarding procedures, qualification certificates, public liability insurance and children's records.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder at appropriate times and took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector and the childminder undertook a joint observation of an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding training. She is very confident to follow the local safeguarding procedures, if required. The childminder completes a thorough risk assessment, to keep children safe and secure at all times. She teaches children to identify and manage risk during everyday activities, such as handling toys and equipment carefully and not putting small items into their mouth. The childminder regularly extends her knowledge and skills further. For example, she completes relevant training and shares good practice with other practitioners. Strong partnerships with parents and carers promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children to develop their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination, such as when they sort dried pasta shapes. Children learn to do things for themselves, as the childminder encourages them to try new experiences without fear of failure. For example, young babies select exciting items from a 'treasure basket'. They delight in listening to the scrunching sound that the transparent wrapping paper makes when handled. The childminder praises their good efforts, which boosts their confidence in making choices about what they will do. Children show an interest in the pictures of animals depicted in the soft books. This helps them to understand that signs and symbols have meaning, which successfully supports their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. Children clearly enjoy their interactions with her. They actively seek her attention and relish her involvement in their play. The childminder liaises closely with parents and carers, to ensure that she meets children's routine care and dietary needs. She provides daily opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and outdoor exploration, such as walks to the boating lake, which supports their good health. She knows children well. She is respectful of their preferences and abilities, which successfully promotes their sense of self and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to support their future learning and their move to other settings and school. They feel safe in the childminder's care. Babies respond to the childminder's interactions with enthusiastic babble and by moving their limbs excitedly. They reach for favourite toys and examine them fully, before moving on to the next one. Children explore their emotions and move expressively, such as when they learn to use musical instruments during regular attendance at local activity sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102407 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1088893 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Newquay, Cornwall. The childminder works on weekdays, all year round.

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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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