Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 4 January 2019 Previous inspection date 25 November 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to provide suitable activities to support children to make progress. n The childminder understands how to develop professional partnerships with other early years settings and parents, for example by providing a two-way flow of information. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. Attendance on training has ensured she has a good understanding of safeguarding, and the childminder ensures she keeps her paediatric first-aid training up to date. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to reflect on her practice and is aware of future training she would like to attend. For instance, she would like to attend a sign language course to help support children's communication skills. n The childminder knows how to keep children active, such as through woodland walks and frequent outings within the local community.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the welfare requirements, and how she would help protect children from harm. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as child protection policies, public liability insurance and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she would observe, plan and

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assess children's development. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's house to ensure the premises are safe for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and how she would improve her provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433092 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10083532 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 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Torpoint, Cornwall.

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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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