Childminder EY500100

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 Children are very happy and have a lovely time with the childminder. They play well and have warm friendships. Children benefit from the wide range of stimulating educational activities.  The childminder is thorough in her assessment of children's learning and development. She works in close partnership with parents to help children achieve their next steps with success. Children make good progress from their developmental starting points.  Systems of self-evaluation are rigorous. The childminder demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to her further development. She continuously seeks and uses new ideas well to inspire children's ongoing interest and learning. Current action plans are in good progress, to extend children's outdoor play and learning opportunities further.  The childminder has positive partnerships with local schools and communicates well with other providers. She shares relevant information to support continuity of children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to practise counting and to become familiar with numerals.

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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 the opportunities to support children further in their developing counting and number recognition skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in their indoor and outdoor play activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector read feedback letters from parents and took account of the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector viewed the safety of the premises.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's development records and checked documentation, including training and insurance certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since registration, the childminder has successfully completed her plan to have a purpose- built cabin to enhance her childcare provision. The childminder has a very good range of toys and equipment and facilities to meet the care needs of children. For example, the cabin has a separate sleep room and a nappy changing area. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children to keep them safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear knowledge of the procedures that enable her to safeguard children's welfare. She completes relevant training and works well with other providers to develop her skills further. For example, the childminder was inspired to increase the range of natural materials for children to explore and experience. She uses information from training as the base for further research. For instance, the childminder has an interest in learning more about children's unique and specific ways of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that learning is enjoyable for children. She is skilful in her engagement and interaction with children. For example, children listen well to stories and enjoy the use of soft toys that reflect characters in the book. The childminder extends the activity with picture cards, to help children recognise and match animals to the story effectively. She uses gestures and animated speech to maintain children's good interest and concentration. Children listen to the childminder and answer questions well, which shows their good understanding. They enjoy experiencing different materials, such as being barefoot in the sand and playing with wet beads. The childminder uses descriptive language well to help children learn. For instance, she encourages children to think about the different textures, such as 'slimy' and 'smooth'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and behave well. They listen to the childminder and understand the routines. For instance, children instinctively take off their coats and shoes in the hallway before going into the house. Children understand the rules, which keep them safe, such as not to play where there are moving vehicles. Young children show kind and caring attitudes as they gently play with their baby dolls. The childminder promotes independence skills well. For example, children learn to pour their own drinks and use knives with care to slice soft fruit. Children show pride and good self-esteem, such as when they look at photographs of family and friends. Children enjoy physical play and exercise. For example, they step along logs and ride wheeled toys around the outdoor play area.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a keen interest in their activities and enjoy learning through play. They are eager to join in and take an active part in the activities. Children explore with curiosity and show pleasure in their discoveries. For example, children investigate leaves, corks and magnetic items with good concentration. Children develop important skills for future learning and become ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500100 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1051238 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Helston. Care is available Monday to Friday from 7.15am until 6pm all year, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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