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

The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment, where children show they feel happy, safe and secure. She forms caring and friendly relationships with them and gets to know them well. Children become confident in their play and return to the childminder for a cuddle when they need a bit of reassurance or are tired.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and treats children with kindness and respect. She is clear about what is acceptable behaviour so that children understand what is expected of them. Young children start to manage their own feelings of frustration with her calm and caring support.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities with the childminder, both indoors and outside. The childminder has high expectations of every child. She encourages their play and gives plenty of praise, which supports their self-esteem well.

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The provision is good

The childminder has continued to provide a valuable service for families during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Parents comment very favourably about the support the childminder has provided during this difficult time. They appreciate her dedication and flexibility with extended hours and keeping children safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced in childcare and has a good understanding of child development. She is clear about what she wants to teach children next to help them make good progress. The childminder monitors how well children are doing so that she can give extra help when they need it. She knows how to find support from other professionals to ensure all children make progress across all areas of learning. n Children gain good communication and language skills. This supports them well when they move on to future learning. The childminder clearly repeats words for young children to copy. Children enjoy looking at books and learn new words as they turn the pages enthusiastically. n Children benefit from interesting activities that build on their learning. They enjoy naming different toy animals and laugh with delight as they make animal sounds. However, the childminder does not consistently explore ways to extend

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need to do better?

children's thinking skills to deepen their learning experience even further. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. Children enjoy fitting building blocks together and gain good manipulative skills. The childminder encourages them as they start to learn how to count the blocks. However, she misses chances to develop their growing understanding of mathematical language, for example using words such as 'big' and 'little' to

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14 June 2021 compare different sizes. n The childminder supports children to make healthy choices and lead an active lifestyle. Children enjoy healthy snacks and help themselves from the fruit bowl when they feel hungry. They understand the need to wash their hands regularly and develop their independence. n The childminder forms effective relationships with parents and other providers that children also attend. She has regular conversations with parents and develops a consistent approach to children's care and learning. Children benefit greatly from this continuity in their care. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and makes improvements that benefit the children she cares for. She completes training and meets with other childminders to develop her knowledge and skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe and secure. She attends regular training to keep up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm. She is aware of local safeguarding partnership arrangements, should she have any concerns. The childminder minimises risks and hazards throughout her home. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe when they walk to school together and on outings.

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should:

n explore ways to extend children's thinking skills to deepen their learning experience even further n make the most of chances to encourage children to begin to use more mathematical language in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550185 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10174190 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Torpoint, Cornwall. The childminder offers care from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic within the setting and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector talked with the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

14 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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Inspection activities

14 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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