Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 6 February 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 evaluates her practice well. She has identified clear strengths and areas to develop. For example, she has already made significant changes to the outdoor area and has plans to increase links with the local community, helping children benefit from shared experiences with the older generation. n Children have formed strong attachments to the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure and openly communicate their wants and needs effectively. The childminder listens attentively and responds to their feelings well. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses this knowledge well to ensure children are developing at typical expected levels for their age, to meet their outcomes. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents accurately informed of their children's progress and provides informative newsletters about the

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This provision is good

educational activities children engage in. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children talk about some of the things they have observed and to build on what they already know. n The childminder provides some opportunities to extend children's knowledge surrounding other cultures, such as celebrating an Icelandic tradition. However, she is not consistent with such activities in order to help extend children's understanding of the world even further.

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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 maximise opportunities for children to extend their discussions, to help them connect ideas and talk about what they have seen n increase opportunities for children to develop a deeper understanding of cultures, languages and traditions.

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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 the childminder about matters relating to leadership and management. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's assessment records, training certificates and safeguarding procedures. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector sought the views of parents through written statements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her child protection policies and procedures to help keep children safe from harm. Her premises are secure and she carries out daily risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environment, to ensure it is safe for children to use. The childminder regularly keeps her knowledge updated, such as through training and research. For instance, she implements 'funky finger' activities, such as making bird feeders with cereal, to help strengthen children's finger muscles in preparation for early writing. The childminder has formed effective links with other professionals. She works closely with health visitors to support the required two-year progress check. She has close links with local schools and nurseries, sharing a strong two-way flow of information.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans good activities for children and makes accurate assessments that help support their next steps. For instance, children are encouraged to find the letters of their name within ice. The childminder helps them to hear and say sounds clearly, supporting their literacy development well. Children learn to use tweezers to pick up small objects and make marks using paintbrushes and water, helping to develop good physical skills. The childminder encourages children to develop a good awareness of shape during everyday routines. For example, children make triangles using slices of cheese at lunchtime.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's independence skills are strong. They learn how to prepare their meals, such as buttering crackers. The childminder promotes good hygiene skills and talks to children about why this important. Children learn about healthy foods and eat a variety of nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder encourages children to be active. They engage in 'yoga' and 'mindfulness' sessions to help benefit their emotional and physical well-being. Children try hard to dress and undress themselves. For example, they put on their coats and shoes for outdoor play and persevere when changing into dry clothes following water play. Children behave well. The childminder encourages them to share and work together to achieve a task. Children's care needs are met effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress from their starting points and are confident learners. They enjoy making and using dough, manipulating it well to develop strong physical skills. They learn how to bake muffins and take trips to the local farmers market. Children are keen and motivated to learn. They gain the skills they need for their future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545105 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10093098 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 2 - 2 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 Penzance, Cornwall. She offers care Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. She provides free early education funding for two-year old children and holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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