Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 20 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 Children benefit from a warm, welcoming and homely environment where they feel safe and secure. The childminder forms close bonds with children and families and children are relaxed and happy in his care. n The childminder uses his observations and assessments of children's development effectively to plan interesting activities to help children to move on in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are good and the childminder works closely with parents to help children to acquire the skills they need to become independent. There is an effective two-way flow of information that provides consistency and strengthens children's learning effectively. n The childminder is conscientious about keeping his knowledge and skills up to date to improve outcomes for children. For example, he regularly attends training to develop his practice and extend his understanding of child development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage older children to identify letters and the sounds they make in words to extend their early literacy skills. n Although the childminder reflects on his practice, he does not have a precise focus on identifying areas for development to raise his practice to the highest level.

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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 provide more encouragement for older children to become familiar with letters of the alphabet to extend their early reading skills n strengthen systems for self-evaluation to identify and address areas for development to improve the provision even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector looked at a range of policies and the children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare. He is clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder monitors children's development conscientiously and identifies any gaps in their learning. He works in effective partnership with outside agencies when children need extra help to achieve their full potential. The childminder has good links with local pre-schools and schools. For example, he takes children to toddler groups located on school premises, which helps them to become familiar with the school environment. This provides good support when children need to move on in their education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop through play. He skilfully adapts his teaching to support children of differing ages to enjoy activities together and make progress in their learning. For example, as children enjoy a threading activity, he encourages older children to estimate and count accurately, make calculations and compare shapes and sizes. Younger children develop their counting skills well and become good at using the small muscles in their hands to thread the cotton reels onto string. Children concentrate well, persevere with their play and develop good mathematical skills and vocabulary. The childminder interacts positively with children and promotes their self-esteem effectively. For example, children show great delight as he encourages and praises them when they move to music and join in with action songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and enjoy attending. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs and they are secure in the familiar routines of the day. He is a good role model and provides consistent encouragement for children to use good manners and behave well. Older children are considerate towards the younger ones and they play together amicably. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy fresh air and physical activity every day, which helps them to develop good coordination and balance. The regular visits to groups and places of interest help children to develop good social skills and experience a wider range of activities and resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school. They take part in activities with enthusiasm and enjoy learning. Children become confident communicators. Younger children babble and smile, and interact with adults and other children happily. Older children develop a wide vocabulary and talk about their activities and experiences fluently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480667 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10062254 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 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Looe, Cornwall. He operates during term time from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. School holiday care is available by arrangement with parents. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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