Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are very happy and thrive in the care of the childminder. They particularly enjoy outdoor play as they readily explore the garden with great interest. Children play well together and show delight as they find and use equipment such as binoculars and musical instruments. They select fishing nets and chatter about creatures they might discover in the pond. Children are confident and secure. They make good progress and develop the skills they need for their next learning stage.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder closed her provision in the first lockdown period of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. In the second lockdown period, she cared for the children of key workers. The childminder maintained contact with families not attending through telephone and video calls. Parents shared information about their children's activities and she responded to acknowledge achievements. The childminder extended her routine hygiene and risk assessment procedures to help prevent risk of cross-infection for children. However, she was not vigilant in maintaining a current paediatric first-aid qualification, which expired at the end of April 2021. This is in breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder recalls emergency procedures such as how to deal with choking and how to resuscitate. This means that there is not a significant impact on children's health and well-being at this time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development. She observes and monitors children's progress and sets clear targets, to help children achieve more. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm to extend learning as children play. However, her approach sometimes causes a distraction to children, as they rush to do something else before completing their chosen activity. n Children show that they remember and recall their learning. For example, after listening to a story, they hunt around the garden to find picture clues of the animals in the story. Children talk about the animals as they find them and are able to put them in the correct sequence that they appear in the story. n Children have positive attitudes and form warm friendships. They show kindness and consideration towards each other. Children listen to the childminder and show that they understand expectations of behaviour. They readily follow

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instructions and routines, for example to line up at the door, walk together and help with jobs. However, on occasion, the childminder does not fully consider the impact of the routine on children. For example, at times, children are suddenly told when it is lunch and snack time and do not have time to finish playing to their satisfaction. n Children enjoy frequent opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. They

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20 July 2021 instigate running games and shout 'ready, steady, go' with excitement. The childminder supports children's developing independence skills well. Children recognise their own names on labelled beakers and know to have frequent drinks. The childminder teaches children about being safe in the hot sun and the importance of shade. n Children develop good communication skills. The childminder and children have lots of lively conversation as they play. She asks them questions and encourages them to talk about things they have done. Children listen and readily share their ideas with confidence. For example, they say names of songs when the childminder asks what they would like to sing. n Communication with parents is very good. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs. For example, she follows parents' instructions and preferences about children's allergies or dietary

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requirements to protect children's health. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice. She considers the success of activities and makes amendments to enhance learning opportunities. The childminder uses ideas from the internet to extend creative play activities for children. She has completed training in preparation for the revised early years foundation stage framework, which applies from this September. However, the childminder has not ensured that she has renewed her paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes appropriate training to update her secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She is aware of signs for concern and knows what action to take to protect children. The childminder recognises the different forms of abuse, including the risks that children may be exposed to online. She is conscientious in her supervision of the children at all times to keep them safe. Children learn safe boundaries and how to use equipment with care. For instance, the childminder reminds them not to run in front of the swing when someone is using it.

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Due date

obtain a full and current paediatric first- aid certificate and ensure this is renewed every three years. 14/09/2021

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should:

n enhance teaching to make sure that children receive clear messages about expectations and have sufficient time to complete activities in ways that encourage their sense of achievement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563339 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10191315 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Truro. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 their evaluation of the setting. n During the learning walk, the childminder explained her curriculum planning and assessment process to the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children about their activities. n The childminder and the inspector discussed their observations of an activity to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning. n The inspector read feedback from parents and checked required documentation, including public liability insurance and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

20 July 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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20 July 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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