Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities to engage children's interest. She interacts well with children during play to encourage and extend their learning. Children listen and watch as the childminder talks to them and shows them how to do things. Toddlers are keen to have a go and successfully try to fit shapes in sorters and puzzles. They are curious and happily explore, making independent choices in their play. For example, toddlers choose to play with dolls and busily pretend to feed them and change their nappies. The childminder takes the opportunity to ask questions as children learn to name parts of the body. She talks about shapes, colours and counting during activities. Young children readily repeat new words and phrases, which extends their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in the care of the childminder. They have warm relationships with the childminder and begin to make friendships. The childminder is attentive to the children and meets their individual needs well. She teaches toddlers to have nice manners and to say 'sorry' when they take a toy off someone, for example. Children learn to share as the childminder gives gentle reminders in their play. They respond well to the childminder and understand everyday routines. The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She identifies with accuracy what children can do and what their next step is. Toddlers feel safe, settle well and show increasing confidence, which prepares them well for pre- school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes regular training to update and refresh her good childcare knowledge. She uses ideas from training with success to increase the learning opportunities for children. For example, the childminder was inspired to add numerals to a construction activity, to incorporate mathematical learning. She created a hoopla game to support children's physical skills further. n The childminder reflects well on her provision and successfully identifies areas for further development. For example, her current plan is to extend the outdoor learning opportunities for children. The childminder seeks parents' views as part of her self-evaluation and takes account of children's interests in her planning. n Children behave well and follow simple instructions. For example, toddlers help to put things away when there is 'too much out and it is dangerous'. The childminder is conscientious about children's safety and good health. For

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need to do better?

instance, she has a clear understanding of individual dietary requirements. The childminder has moved house since the last inspection and has taken effective steps to minimise the risk of hazards to children. n The childminder provides parents with clear information about their children's progress and activities. She has frequent discussions with parents and uses a

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need to do better?

3 March 2020 daily diary to record details of children's routines and achievements. Parents provide very positive feedback at inspection about the childcare. They are pleased with their children's progress, in particular in their social and emotional development. However, the childminder has not established close working relationships with other settings that children attend, to share information and further support continuity of care and learning. n The childminder provides a good variety of books, which she often reads to children. Younger children listen and learn to turn the page at the right time. Their concentration improves, which builds on their early learning skills and helps to prepare them well for their next stage. However, the childminder does not fully extend the opportunities for children to see pictures and print in a wider range of activities. n The childminder takes children on outings to build on their experiences. They

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enjoy trips to the park, which provides additional opportunities for children to use physical play equipment and practise climbing. To extend on children's social opportunities, the childminder arranges to meet with others. This enables children to make a wider group of friends. The childminder teaches children about 'people who help us' and different roles and services. Children learn to have respect for others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures. She refreshes and extends her secure knowledge through regular safeguarding training. As an example, the childminder gained a wider understanding of the abuse of adults and young people and the impact on young children. The childminder is aware of signs for concern and has relevant contact numbers for referrals. Suitable and safe arrangements are in place for the provision of overnight care. The childminder completes additional safety checks and has further discussions with parents about children's needs and sleep routines.

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should:

n develop effective ways to share information with other settings that children attend, to promote positive working relationships and work together to support children further n increase the opportunities for children to see pictures and print in a wider range of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278191 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10125549 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Threemilestone, on the outskirts of Truro, Cornwall. Care is available to children each weekday from 8am to 6pm, during term time and in the school holidays. The childminder offers overnight care. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder and children in their activities, to assess the quality of education. n The childminder explained her aims and how she organises her provision. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and took account of parents' feedback. n The inspector viewed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector checked required documentation including evidence of suitability and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

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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