Childminder in Cornwall

Inspection date 28 June 2019 Previous inspection date 3 March 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 environment is stimulating and welcoming. Children have a good range of adult-led and child-initiated play experiences to help meet their learning outcomes. n Children have developed warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They show good levels of emotional security and happiness, and display a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder uses her teaching experience well to keep children motivated. Children are inquisitive and supported well through positive and stimulating interactions. The childminder successfully guides them towards their next stage of learning. n The self-evaluation process is strong. The childminder, co-childminder and assistants discuss how to improve the provision for children. For example, they consider how to develop children's understanding about recycling to protect the environment. n The childminder supports children's communication well, including words in other

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This provision is good

languages. Children spontaneously use basic French during play. For example, they show their understanding of colour recognition using a different language. n The childminder does not consistently share information about children's progress with other early years professionals, to support the next steps in their learning even more. n Sometimes, children do not have opportunities to build on their independence skills, particularly during adult-led activities.

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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 a two-way flow of information with other early years providers to ensure consistency in children's learning and development n maximise opportunities for children to enhance their independence skills, particularly during adult-led activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and her co-childminder to discuss matters relating to leadership and management, such as the self-evaluation process. n The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistants and engaged with children at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, such as safeguarding policies, training certificates and staff suitability records. n The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and grandparents, and read written statements about how they view the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder, co-childminder and assistants have a good understanding of child-protection procedures. They keep their training updated to ensure they are alert to when a child may be at risk. The childminder and her co-childminder share responsibility for staff supervision. They ensure the assistants attend mandatory training to keep their skills up to date. The childminder researches information frequently. She finds new activities that support children's learning. For example, children take part in an obstacle course around the garden to improve their physical skills even further. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies gaps in their learning and helps to ensure they develop key skills that build on what children already know and can do.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and a good role model to children. Children giggle as they play and learn together during a music session, for example. The childminder uses her observations well to inform the planning and assessment system. Opportunities for children to build on their interests and skills are effective. All children learn about bees. Younger children make marks on 'bee' templates to support their early writing skills. Older children think of words to describe bees, such as 'fuzzy' and 'buzzy'. They learn new vocabulary, such as 'antennae' and 'honeycomb' to enhance their already good language skills. The childminder has made positive relationships with parents. They speak highly of the provision and receive regular information about their children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They play cooperatively and show respect for each other and the environment. For example, children share resources well and demonstrate kindness. The childminder meets their care needs effectively, ensuring they have good opportunities to rest and feel comfortable. The childminder and her assistant help children develop a thorough understanding of nature. Younger children enjoy observing tadpoles. Older children talk about the life cycle of a frog. All children enjoy exploring the outdoor environment. They visit the on-site pond and observe various creatures, such as dragonflies. Children have strong opportunities to learn where food comes from. They grow their own vegetables and herbs and learn how a healthy diet benefits the body.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic and confident learners. Younger children join in with their favourite nursery rhymes, confidently moving their body to the music. Older children sing familiar songs, such as those from films, supporting their creativity skills well. All children develop essential skills for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490115 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10076505 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Penzance, Cornwall. She operates on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, and Friday from 8am to 4.30pm, for 45 weeks of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds qualified teacher status and works alongside her co-childminder and two assistants, who also hold relevant childcare qualifications.

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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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