Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 9 November 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 is passionate about providing high standards of care and education for children, to help them meet their learning outcomes. She has an accurate self- evaluation process, clearly identifying her strengths and areas to improve. For example, she would like to implement further outdoor activities where children can explore and investigate the natural world. n Children behave exceptionally well. They play cooperatively, and kindly support each other during activities. For example, they support their friends on the outdoor swing and take turns beautifully. n The childminder helps prepare children well for school. For example, children learn how to recognise their names and enjoy carrying out stimulating activities at home to support their literacy, independence and mathematical skills effectively. n Children learn a good range of rhymes. They use 'song bags' containing visual cards and a wide range of resources, to help them build a good repertoire of traditional

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The provision is good

melodies. This supports their creative development well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Overall, the childminder monitors her assistants' practice well to help improve their teaching methods, however, they do not consistently differentiate adult-led activities to help children remain focused and engaged at all times. n Occasionally, there are missed opportunities to extend children's vocabulary even further, particularly during mealtimes.

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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 help assistants to differentiate adult-led activities even further, to keep children motivated and engaged at all times n provide further opportunities to extend children's language skills, particularly during mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to children and parents to ascertain their views of the setting. n The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's assessment records, training certificates, and checked the childminder and her assistants' suitability to work with children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children, childminder and her assistants.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a thorough understanding of child protection procedures and who to contact should a child be at risk of harm. The premises are secure and closed-circuit television helps to monitor staff and children's safety within the home, to protect their welfare effectively. The childminder and her assistants attend frequent training to benefit children. This has helped them to provide more opportunities for children to investigate the properties of natural resources to extend their exploratory skills successfully. The childminder monitors children's progress efficiently and ensures any gaps in learning close rapidly. She has formed positive relationships with local schools and early years professionals, helping to meet children's individuals needs competently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants make detailed observations and assessments of children's development, and plan stimulating activities to help children make good progress in their learning. For example, children effectively learn about Remembrance Day and make collage poppies. They plant poppy seeds and learn about new life. Children develop good mathematical skills. They learn how to make dough, measuring ingredients and following a recipe card. Children work out how many cups of flour they will need and use their fingers well to represent numbers. Partnerships with parents are robust. Effective communication methods ensure a consistent approach between home and the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed secure attachments to the childminder and her assistants. They are warm and friendly, and help children to settle well through nurturing interactions. Children have excellent opportunities to be physically active. For example, they engage in yoga sessions and visit a wealth of stimulating places within the community with the childminder, such as libraries, churches, parks and local beaches. They learn well about different occupations, such as the emergency services. Children make police badges and explore police equipment, helping them to develop a strong understanding of people who help us.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress from their starting points. They are highly confident and inquisitive learners, and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistants. They effectively learn about different cultures and ways of life, such as Diwali. They make Indian patterns using a variety of textured materials and look at dual language books, supporting their creativity and understanding of the world well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540391 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10080172 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in St Columb, Cornwall. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder offers free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years. She employs five assistants, two of whom hold qualifications at level 4 and one assistant holds a level 2 qualification. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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