Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 16 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is kind and supportive to the children, and she builds good relationships with them. As a result, children are very happy and emotionally secure at the setting. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities inside and outside. She makes very good use of the well-resourced playroom in the conservatory. For example, children enjoy the role-play activities in the home area, pretending to cook meals and feed the baby dolls. n The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is, and what is not, acceptable behaviour. This helps children to behave very well and develop good social skills. n The childminder gains good information from parents when children first start at the setting. She uses this to help her plan exciting activities which meet children's individual interests. For example, she supports children to develop their concentration and physical skills well by teaching them how to hold pipettes to suck up water from a

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This provision is good

large bowl and carefully drop it into a small cup. Children show delight at their success. n The childminder uses her assessments and monitoring of children's progress well to identify next steps in their learning. She tracks each child's progress effectively. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Although the childminder regularly shares with parents her observations about their child, there is limited information provided by parents about their child's development at home. n On occasion, the childminder does not use all opportunities to support young children's early communication skills.

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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 ways to further support parents in gathering and sharing information about their child's development at home n make the most of opportunities that arise to help children's early communication skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her observations and assessments of children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, training certificates, and policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection, and considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She ensures her knowledge is up to date by completing regular training. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and carers. She provides daily updates, such as using online technology and colourful diaries, to show their child's involvement in activities and routines. The childminder evaluates her practice regularly. For example, she has improved the range of resources in her garden. As a result, children develop their language and mathematical skills in an exciting outside learning environment. Parents' views about the childminder are very positive. The childminder has a well-documented set of policies and procedures, which helps to support her good practice. She uses her risk assessments well, to provide children with a safe and secure environment within the setting and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes a wide range of online training to extend her knowledge. For example, she has developed her understanding of how to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those for whom English is an additional language. The childminder knows the children well and uses a range of teaching skills. For example, she provides a very good commentary to children's imaginative play to build their vocabulary. She encourages children to successfully question and to think about what is happening during their play. The childminder is patient and creative. She plans a range of imaginative sensory play for school-aged children. For example, she prepares a large play tray with different breakfast cereals to provide extra interest and excitement with toy farm animals and vehicles, for children to explore at the end of their school day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to use good manners, and to say 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. She provides a good explanation of the importance of sharing and of being kind to others. The childminder supports children to develop their self-care skills well. For example, to clean their hands and face, children confidently take a clean flannel from one box and place it in another box when used. Children enjoy regular physical exercise, such as daily walks to and from the local school. There are many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills in the attractive well-resourced garden area and during outings to indoor soft-play areas and the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require for their next steps in learning and their eventual move to school. Young children show curiosity and enjoy their explorations, for example as they post letters in the toy post box. Children listen well and follow instructions to tidy toys away. Children are motivated to learn and stay focused on chosen activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542612 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10090135 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Torpoint. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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