Childminder EY536724

Inspection date 13 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 Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with parents that helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs and supporting their ongoing development. This helps parents feel involved in their children's learning, and robust systems for communication ensure that they are aware of their child's individual progress. n The childminder actively seeks to improve and develop her provision. She meets regularly with other childminders and is committed to professional development. For example, she attends network meetings and discusses relevant early years issues and training opportunities, such as phonics training. n The childminder and her assistants are good role models to children. Children form good relationships with their key person and each other. Children's behaviour is good. They cooperate, share toys and take turns. n Planning and assessments are robust and updated effectively. The childminder

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The provision is good

identifies next steps in children's learning well. All children make good progress in their development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Systems for monitoring performance do not fully enhance staff practice. n On occasions, younger children sometimes become distracted when waiting for activities to be ready.

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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 develop further systems for monitoring performance to enhance staff practice n review the resourcing of some activities to ensure young children do not become distracted.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of parents through some written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and observed them at play.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate confident knowledge of the procedures to follow, should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessment procedures are robust. The childminder and her assistants are vigilant as they monitor children throughout the day. They are aware of the requirements to keep children safe and act on these accordingly. Supervision and deployment of the childminder's assistants are effective. These help the daily transitions run smoothly, and children feel settled and secure in their care. The childminder is committed to the ongoing improvement of the provision and effectively evaluates practice. She has good plans to develop monitoring further, for example, to establish peer observation to enhance further the already effective procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of children's learning and development, and is responsive to their needs. She supports children's decision-making skills effectively. Children are given appropriate choices throughout the day which reflect their next steps. For example, older children ask to draw pictures and write their own names, following a challenging painting activity. Younger children choose favourite story books and enjoy singing familiar songs. This helps children make good progress with communication, language and literacy. The childminder and her assistants engage with children and get down to their level to join in with their play experiences. They talk to children as they play and give them time to process and respond to questions. For instance, the childminder extends a child's understanding of numbers as they count shells and leaves together during a trip to the park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported very well. As a result, children are resilient. For example, they quickly resolve minor conflicts for themselves when they bump into one another during play. They are polite and well mannered, and older children often display affection and support to younger children. For example, they hold hands to explore the local park and enjoy playing together. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Children feed themselves independently and enjoy pleasant conversation at mealtimes. The childminder is responsive to younger children's needs. For example, they enjoy cold vegetable sticks from the fridge, which soothe sore gums, as they happily chew.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has established positive relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's progress and ensures a consistent approach to children's care and learning is achieved. The childminder provides a rich and varied curriculum. For example, she organises trips for children to enjoy to the local library and attractions, and children are invited to join in with seasonal events at the local school. These experiences help children to build firm foundations which prepare them for school readiness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536724 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10067474 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 - 13 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the Mitchell area of Cornwall. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with three assistants who each hold appropriate childcare qualifications.

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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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