Childminder EY540922

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of the curriculum and knows how to help children make the best possible progress in their learning and development. She reflects well on how her teaching and activities benefit children. n Children develop good hand-eye coordination. They skilfully learn how to thread different shaped animals and make necklaces with pasta, for instance. n The childminder has formed positive relationships with the children. She has a calm and cheerful disposition, and is a good role model. Children thoroughly enjoy her company and feel secure within the environment. n Children enjoy exploring the local area with the childminder. They feed the ducks at the pond and visit a variety of playgroups, which helps them to become familiar with the world and others around them. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills well. They use cutlery to feed themselves during mealtimes and manage their personal needs

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with enough time to process their thoughts and respond to her questions as well as she could. n The childminder has not extended her relationships with other early years professionals, such as local pre-schools and health visitors, to share children's learning and development progress consistently.

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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

n provide children with sufficient time to process their thoughts, answer questions and give explanations, to develop their communication skills further n form effective links with other early years professionals to help provide a successful two- way flow of information, to benefit children's development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and observed the range of activities available. n The inspector read written statements from parents to gain their views of the provision. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding matters relating to leadership and management. n Th inspector looked at a range of documents, such as safeguarding policies, children's assessment records, incident forms and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection legislation. She is aware of when a child may be at risk of harm and is confident in recording and reporting any concerns. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately, and she helps children to achieve good outcomes. She attends training to improve her own knowledge, which helps to benefit children's learning successfully. For instance, she researches ideas to provide children with innovative creative activities. The childminder is highly reflective and she identifies key strengths and areas to develop within her practice. She would like to enhance children's literacy skills further to help them read.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans exciting activities that meet children's needs and interests. Children enjoy baking biscuits and making vegetable soup with her. They learn about different parts of the world and places where people live. For example, children talk about 'wigwams' and 'cowboys', which supports their understanding of the world effectively. The childminder makes evaluative observations and closely tracks children's development to ensure they make good progress. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder provides parents with newsletters and 'daily diaries' that record valuable information about children's well-being and the stimulating educational activities they have engaged in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm, welcoming and friendly. She responds attentively to children's wants and care needs, supporting them effectively. Children behave well. The childminder provides children with clear guidance on how to care for each other, living things and the environment. For example, she encourages children to play cooperatively and be gentle towards plants and animals, such as the pet cat. Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, they grow pumpkins and potatoes in the garden and go on stimulating outings, such as to the beach, park and aquarium. These activities help to support their physical well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and happy learners, and make good progress from their starting points. They learn letters of the alphabet and their accompanying sounds, such as through puzzles and games, supporting their literacy development well. They use coloured 'pegs' to make repeating patterns and count to 10 independently, demonstrating good mathematical skills in preparation for the next stage of learning, and beyond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540922 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10080131 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Narkurs, Torpoint. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. Occasional overnight care is provided.

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Registers

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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