Childminder EY553424

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 Not applicable

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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

 In the short time the childminder has been registered, she has been proactive in identifying professional development opportunities to help improve her skills. For example, she has completed training to enhance her knowledge and confidence of how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.  The childminder accurately monitors children's development to identify and target any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress and acquire the key skills needed for later learning, including school.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder frequently shares detailed information about children's learning with parents, so they can work well together to support consistent experiences.  Children form strong attachments with the caring childminder. They benefit from her reassuring and welcoming cuddles when they arrive and quickly settle down to play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children's thinking and speaking skills as effectively as she could.  There is scope for the childminder to encourage children to explore and learn about the natural world during their self-chosen play.  The childminder has not yet formed close links with other settings that children attend, to share detailed information about children's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 record the hours of the older children's attendance. 30/04/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 enhance opportunities to encourage toddlers' thinking and speaking skills  develop closer links with other settings that children attend, to enable greater consistency in children's learning and experiences  provide more opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world around them during their self-chosen play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and her involvement in their play and activities.  The inspector took account of the views of children through observations during their time at the setting.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's learning records, training certificates and registers of children's attendance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains accurate registers of children's attendance, although this is not in place for the older children, which is a requirement of the Childcare Register. The childminder is committed to developing her skills and knowledge further to continue to improve outcomes for children. For example, she is keen to find out more about the role of play in children's development, to enhance her practice and activity planning. The childminder fulfils the requirements of the early years foundation stage and evaluates her practice and provision well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes ongoing observations of children's learning, which she uses well to help her plan activities and resources that support their developmental needs. She develops younger children's vocabulary and understanding well. The childminder uses simple language and clearly models the correct pronunciation of words when she names the objects to which they point. Overall, the childminder interacts well with children. Children are keen to explore the activities and resources, and remain occupied and engaged as they play and learn. For example, toddlers continue to play happily and focus on their chosen game when the childminder briefly leaves the room. The childminder skilfully introduces mathematical language into young children's play. For instance, she counts the building blocks that toddlers use to build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She is kind and caring, and quickly recognises when children need a cuddle, some reassurance or attention. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children to understand the rules and her expectations. For example, she respectfully handles the toys as she plays alongside children and they copy this positive behaviour. The childminder effectively builds children's self-esteem. She enthusiastically praises children's efforts when they successfully manage to unlock a toy door using a key. The childminder supports children well to become increasingly independent. For instance, she encourages even the youngest children to begin to take responsibility for wiping their hands and face after mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly into the day and are comfortable with the routines. They enjoy activities across all areas of learning, which helps them to develop a broad range of skills. Younger children enjoy using their senses as they explore the toys. They listen to the different sounds when they press buttons and giggle as they bang the xylophone bars with spoons. Children listen intently to stories from a young age and concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553424 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1134354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Torpoint, in Cornwall. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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