Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 25 November 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 continually strives to improve the service she provides for children and families. She reflects on her practice, which has enabled her to address the recommendation from the last inspection successfully. She now provides a wide variety of interesting opportunities for children to enjoy sensory activities.  The childminder interacts with children well and provides good support to their communication and language development. For example, she encourages children to learn new words, repeating what they say and extending their sentences effectively.  Children benefit from a warm and welcoming learning environment. The childminder provides a good range of resources that is accessible to children to encourage them to make choices about their play. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They enjoy helping themselves to nutritious snacks, enjoy fresh air every day and are physically active. The childminder teaches

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This provision is good

children the importance of following good hygiene routines so they become aware of keeping themselves healthy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children to develop their counting skills further during play, to support their mathematical development.  The childminder does not consult parents about children's achievements when they first start to attend, to involve them fully in the assessment of children's starting points.

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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

 provide more encouragement for children to develop their counting skills during play, to extend their mathematical development  consult parents about children's achievements when they first start to attend, to help in the assessment of their starting points for learning.

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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 took account of the views of parents expressed in written comments.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records.

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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 clear about the correct procedure to follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is experienced in childcare and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, for example, by carrying out research into current practice. Children benefit from fresh resources and enjoyable experiences that help them to become motivated to learn. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and notices any gaps in their learning. Effective partnerships with outside agencies and other providers enable the childminder to support all children to reach their potential. The childminder has good links with local schools and this helps children move on to their future education with confidence and self-assurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She uses her thoughtful observations of children to accurately assess their levels of development. This helps her to plan interesting activities that support children to achieve the next steps in their learning effectively. The childminder supports children's interest in books effectively and promotes their early literacy skills well. For example, children show delight as they discover pictures of familiar objects that they use in their everyday lives and make important links in their learning. The childminder enthusiastically joins in children's role play, as they cradle dolls and rock them to sleep, for example. She adds resources and makes suggestions to extend their enjoyment and learning effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms affectionate relationships with children and teats them with kindness and consideration. She is quick to notice when they become tired or in need of a snack, and attends to their needs promptly so they are relaxed and comfortable in her care. Children receive regular praise and develop good self-esteem. The childminder consults parents about children's home routines and keeps them well informed about children's activities and progress. Children benefit from this consistent support for their care and learning. The childminder takes children on visits to local parks and places of interest in the local area. She teaches children about other cultures and helps them to compare their own way of life with other communities in the wider world.

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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 show great determination in managing tasks, such as washing their hands for themselves, and become increasingly independent. Children develop good physical skills with the childminder. They move around confidently and manipulate toys and tools adeptly. They develop curiosity and show interest in exploring resources. Children concentrate well, take part in activities with enthusiasm and enjoy learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY173138 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1128449 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She cares for children each weekday from 8am until 6pm, throughout the year.

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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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