Rutherford, Lucy

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are overwhelmingly happy and display high levels of well-being and self- esteem. They are warmly welcomed on arrival and are instantly at ease as they go off to play. Children's responses are immensely valued as the childminder encourages them to answer questions, such as how old they are and what they like to do. Children are superbly supported in becoming independent; they confidently take off their shoes and coats, wash their hands, and access the stimulating environment.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's emotions are managed exceptionally well. Feelings are named effectively by the childminder, which helps all children to understand how they are feeling. Children are remarkably kind, respectful and considerate towards each other. They understand each other's uniqueness. Children share and take turns during their play and receive constant praise from the childminder. Children have exceedingly good manners and use 'please' and 'thank you' consistently.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's contributions and efforts are of great importance. Models they have made the day before are kept to extend learning and to allow children to continue where they left off. Children delight in explaining how they made a garage out of cardboard with slopes and ramps, and eagerly go back to playing with it. High expectations for all are securely embedded by this dedicated childminder.

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need to do better?

n All children are highly motivated by what is on offer at this exceptional provision. Activities are very carefully geared to the needs of the children, who are constantly engaged. During group story time, the childminder ensures the youngest child has an individual book to handle and manipulate, while other children receive targeted questioning and tasks. The childminder has exemplary knowledge of each child's development. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment. Strategies to aid speech development are embedded. The childminder asks children to make eye contact when asked a question; she models language by repeating words and talks slowly. Children love to sing nursery rhymes together and can be heard singing independently as they play. n Children's enjoyment of reading is inspiring. They enthusiastically choose stories they want to read and share together. Children listen intently and repeat

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phrases from well-known books. n A book brought in from home leads to a highly engaging activity of car spotting out of the window. Children learn the names of various car brands. They talk about the colours of the cars they see and how many. Children are offered pens and notepads to record their findings. The childminder embraces the children's

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27 February 2020 interest in vehicles and uses this to further their development in counting, colours, speaking, reading and writing. n Children recall past events and link their experiences, which enhances their long- term memory. Children are asked to remember where they saw a large puddle recently and they eagerly talk about the differences in sacks they received at Christmas. n Children access a wide range of suitably challenging garden toys, including bikes and large hoops, and they make frequent visits to a local park, farm and zoo. Daily fresh air is integral and children excitedly talk about going outside. n The ambitious curriculum follows the children's interests. When making play dough, children choose to make tracks for their cars. They persevere in rolling out the tough dough, make marks with car wheels and count the grooves. Opportunities to build on next steps are always present as the childminder

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encourages children to write the first letter of their name in the flour. Children learn about measure by adding ingredients from a tablespoon and a teaspoon. n Children regularly listen to Punjabi music on the radio and dance, and they play with multicultural figures, puzzles and dress up. Children feel part of the local community as they attend a pancake party and display their work at a local church. n Parents warmly describe their children's thoughtfulness and consideration as being enriched by the childminder. They are frequently informed of their children's progress and receive ideas about how to support their development at home. Active partnerships are in place with other professionals and settings. n The childminder's commitment to self-evaluate and pursue continual professional development enables an exceptional provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge of how to keep children safe, including the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if she has a concern. The childminder accesses regular training to keep her knowledge current and is aware of wider signs of safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and sexual exploitation. All accidents, incidents and existing injuries are recorded and monitored. Rigorous risk assessments on all areas of the setting are in place and children's allergies are managed extremely well. The childminder has a paediatric first-aid certificate. Use of the internet is supervised and electronic devices are stored securely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476823 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10125790 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Callington, Cornwall. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for four weeks holiday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 4 and a degree in professional practice for early years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder to understand the provision and curriculum on offer. n A joint observation was carried out to observe the quality of teaching and learning. n Parents' feedback was gathered from a range of samples, and the inspector spoke to the children. n Documentation was sampled, including children's assessments, policies, and evidence of suitability for all persons living at the address.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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