Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 19 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 November 2015

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children thrive in the childminder's care and receive excellent support for their social and emotional development. The childminder is extremely attentive to the individual needs of children and they settle very quickly and develop a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder skilfully plays alongside children, to support their learning effectively. For example, as children enjoy playing a sorting game, she encourages younger children to begin to count objects out and older children to compare quantities and sizes. They develop their mathematical skills and make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are strong. There is an effective two-way flow of information that provides consistency and strengthens children's learning and development well. n Children gain a considerable understanding of the environment in which they live. For example, they regularly enjoy opportunities to go on outings to local beaches and

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This provision is good

places of interest, where they extend their knowledge of the natural world. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to consider their responses to questions to help them to decide how to solve problems for themselves. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, however, she does not have a sharp focus on identifying clear targets to drive improvements at the very 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 give children more time to respond to questions during activities, to help them to work things out for themselves and develop their skills in solving problems n extend current self-evaluation procedures, to identify clear targets for development and drive improvements at a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during activities and routines. n The inspector talked 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 documents, including children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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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. She is clear about the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is experienced in childcare and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, recent training on sensory play helped her to develop new resources that encourage children to explore and develop their curiosity. The childminder tracks children's development conscientiously, to identify any gaps in their learning. She establishes good links with local pre-schools and schools that help children to move on to their future education with confidence and self-assurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly to make accurate assessments of their levels of development. She plans interesting activities that help children of varying ages to progress to the next steps in their learning. For example, younger children enjoy exploring the texture and appearance of ice with their fingers and develop their good sensory skills. The childminder skilfully encourages older children to notice what happens when the ice melts in the sun and promotes their understanding of how materials change well. Children use different tools, such as tweezers and water sprays, with increasing dexterity as they play with the ice. They develop the small muscles in their hands in good preparation for early writing and become confident and motivated to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children benefit enormously from a welcoming and highly stimulating environment. The childminder provides an excellent range of resources that inspire children's enjoyment of learning. She gathers a wealth of information from parents to provide a high level of consistency to children's care and well-being. Children are happy and very secure in their familiar routines. The childminder takes every opportunity to support children to understand others and develop very good relationships with one another. For example, she encourages older children to show consideration for younger children and supports them very sensitively to manage their feelings. Children enjoy helping themselves to wholesome and nutritious meals and snacks. They develop an excellent understanding of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning, including their eventual move to school. They enjoy leading their play and take part in activities with enthusiasm and confidence. Children are capable communicators and make their needs known to others. Younger children show delight as they learn new words as they play and develop their growing vocabulary. Children show interest in activities, such as completing puzzles. They concentrate well, persevere and display great pride in their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422024 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10062205 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the village of Polgooth on the outskirts of St Austell in Cornwall. The childminder is open each weekday from 8am until 5.30pm all year round, apart from her holidays. She receives funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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