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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle well as they receive a warm welcome from the childminder. They feel safe in her care and are familiar with the daily routines. Children are eager as they arrive and are quick to take part in the activities. For example, the childminder and children talk about who is here today, the weather and the season. Children think and with confidence declare 'it's raining'. They select the correct wooden peg that has a picture to correspond with the weather, to show their understanding. Children learn to recognise their names written on the board and show a good sense of belonging. They explore with confidence and make independent choices. The childminder skilfully interacts in children's chosen activities to support their learning well.

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The provision is good

The childminder maintained good communication with families when they could not attend during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She had regular online contact with them to provide ongoing support to their children's learning. For example, the childminder recorded story times, which families enjoyed listening to at home. She also shared ideas for activities that families could do together. This contact provided effective continuity for children, so they were happy and ready to return. The childminder frequently updates parents about their children's development and activities.

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n Support for children's communication and language development is good. The childminder models words and phrases clearly, which children readily repeat as they play. Children listen carefully and show good concentration from an early age. The childminder successfully identifies any gaps in children's learning and immediately works to address these. She has a good knowledge of what each child knows and what they need to do next. With effective teaching skills and clear ambition, the childminder enables children to make continuous progress. n Children are keen to learn as the childminder provides activities that interest them and extend on previous learning. For example, to follow on from a nature activity in the garden, children enjoy a story about bugs and insects. Next, they thoroughly enjoy an activity using natural materials and toy insects. The childminder gives a clear commentary, talking about what children are doing and

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which creatures they can find. She asks questions and interacts well to extend children's learning. Children have fun as they learn to count and recognise colours. They pretend to read a story to the childminder, which demonstrates their clear understanding of how to use books. n Children are polite and behave well. The childminder teaches them to share and be caring towards others, so they develop positive attitudes. She involves children in a good range of experiences. For instance, when current restrictions

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9 June 2021 allow, she intends to resume trips to the farm and pet shop. The childminder makes good use of outings, for example to teach children about safety. Children learn about the importance of wearing high-visibility tabards so they can be seen by drivers. They tell their parents what they have learned about being safe, which shows that they remember. n The childminder updates and refreshes her good knowledge, to further develop her practice. She receives relevant information from childcare organisations and listens to webinars. The childminder gains some inspiration to extend learning activities for children. For example, she provided additional resources to increase their experiences in music. The childminder has ordered additional outdoor play equipment, to extend interest for children. That said, she does not fully consider how she can further support children to extend their independent imaginative

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play. n Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children as she reflects on her provision. Parents provide positive feedback and value the care given to their children. In particular, they feel that the social and emotional support given to their children has been very important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder provides an activity list that she completes alongside parents. This helps her to identify any experiences that would increase children's learning, which she includes in her planning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her knowledge of safeguarding procedures, which she implements well to protect children from the risk of harm. She completes annual training to refresh and update her secure understanding of child protection matters. The childminder uses information well to extend safety and reduce risks to children. For example, following recent training, she shared information with parents about online safety for children. The childminder conducts continuous risk assessments to benefit the health and safety of children. For instance, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she takes care to identify and limit potential hygiene risks. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n further increase the ways to encourage children to develop and use their imagination in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551326 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10174254 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Truro, Cornwall. She provides care Monday to Friday from 8am until 5pm, all year round. The childminder offers funded places for eligible children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she plans her curriculum to help children make progress. n The inspector and the childminder discussed their observations on an activity and evaluated the effectiveness of teaching and learning. n Feedback from parents and children was received by the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and checked required documentation.

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Inspection activities

9 June 2021 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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9 June 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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