Childminder EY452795

Inspection date 6 June 2019 Previous inspection date 9 February 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 The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn through play, and her support for their ongoing development is strong. She interacts positively with children and supports their language skills well. For example, she encourages older children to describe insects they find outdoors, extending their vocabulary well. n Children form close bonds with the childminder and each other and cooperate well. For example, older children are considerate towards younger children and share toys and resources amicably during activities. n The childminder forms effective partnerships with other providers children also attend and local schools. This provides children with a consistent approach to their care and learning and children move on to future education confidently. n Children enjoy access to a wide range of interesting resources and activities indoors and outside. The childminder's home is welcoming and organised effectively to help

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This provision is good

children to explore and develop their curiosity. They make good progress in their learning. n Although the childminder is reflective, she does not have a sharp enough focus on identifying areas for development to raise her practice to the highest level. n The childminder does not encourage parents to provide detailed information about children's achievements when they first attend to clearly establish their starting points.

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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 systems for self-evaluation to more clearly identify and address areas for development to raise standards to an even higher level n encourage parents to provide more detail about children's achievements when they start to attend to clearly establish their starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities indoors and outside. n The inspector observed the children with the childminder and discussed their learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at a range of documents including children's learning records. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows the signs that might lead to a concern about a child's welfare. She is clear about local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is experienced in childcare. She continues to develop her skills effectively to provide positive outcomes for the individual children in her care. For example, she has researched current approaches to promoting healthy nutrition for babies. This has enabled her to work effectively with parents and provide consistency and continuity for the very youngest children. The childminder tracks children's learning conscientiously and promptly notices any gaps in their development. She uses funding effectively and works in good partnership with outside agencies when children require extra help.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully promotes learning for children of different ages and stages of development during enjoyable activities. For example, children are very eager to hunt for different-coloured toy bugs as they play outside. The childminder encourages older children to count and make simple calculations as they enthusiastically find the bugs. They gain good mathematical skills and compare quantities, developing and extending their mathematical language well. Younger children join in with counting and develop their manipulative skills effectively as they carefully use tweezers to pick up the bugs they find. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to teach children about the natural world as they look at real insects through magnifiers. She plays alongside children, always supporting them and allowing them time to explore and investigate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and is caring and considerate towards children. She provides consistent encouragement to them to behave well and use good manners. Children are relaxed and very secure in their familiar routines, which the childminder manages skilfully to meet children's individual needs. The childminder teaches children about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides nutritious snacks and children follow good hygiene routines. Children benefit from daily fresh air and enjoy exciting visits to places of interest in the local area, where they extend their understanding of the wider world. They socialise with other children and develop good physical skills as they use a wide variety of play equipment at parks and on walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for future learning and moving on to school. They are enthusiastic, enjoy leading their own play and are motivated learners. Children develop good early literacy skills. Older children use pencils with good control and write their names confidently, sounding out each letter. Younger children enjoy looking at books and widen their vocabulary effectively as they learn new words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452795 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10062247 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 12 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder lives in St Eval, Cornwall, and registered in 2013. She provides childcare from Monday to Friday throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for free 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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