Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely happy, relaxed and flourish in this warm and welcoming setting. The childminder knows children's individual personalities exceptionally well. She forms genuine and caring relationships with them that support their well-being superbly. This provides a very secure base from which they successfully build friendships and develop their own sense of self.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They use good manners very naturally and show kindness and consideration towards each other. Children develop high levels of independence with the consistent guidance and nurturing support of the childminder. They relish the many opportunities to help others and do things for themselves, such as preparing their own meals. The childminder encourages them to keep trying as they concentrate and skilfully cut up fruit, demonstrating excellent manipulative skills. Overall, children show extremely positive attitudes to learning in all they do.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have extensive opportunities to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Each day they enjoy a wide range of physical challenges. Although there were limitations to visiting some places of interest due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children currently enjoy weekly visits to a local farm. They help to care for animals and plant and harvest vegetables, gaining an impressive understanding of where food comes from.

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n The childminder uses her impressive knowledge of child development and highly insightful assessments of children's learning to design a curriculum of the highest quality. The rich experiences she provides for children build on what they already know. This prepares children extremely well for future learning. n Children benefit enormously from how the childminder arranges her home to inspire and fully embed learning. She uses resources effectively to ignite children's curiosity, deepen their understanding and extend their learning. For example, children spend significant periods of time exploring the texture of play dough. They become deeply engaged in 'cooking' and decorating their 'birthday cakes'. They have opportunities to see and feel the shape of wooden numbers as they count out candles. Children become secure and proficient in their counting skills and recognise numbers very confidently. n The childminder interacts with children expertly, encouraging them to explore,

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follow their own ideas and practise their skills. For example, younger children become engrossed in choosing and matching dolls' clothes from a washing line. They spend extensive periods of time concentrating on dressing them and show great pride in their achievements. The childminder skilfully enriches children's

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21 September 2021 learning further, making suggestions and adding resources. This extends their imaginative play exceptionally well and builds on their skills across the curriculum. n The childminder forms and maintains excellent partnerships with parents. There are regular conversations that focus precisely on children's individual needs. This means that there is a high level of consistency when children are learning new skills, such as toilet training. Parents regularly share their children's interests and the childminder consistently includes this in her planning to enthuse children and extend their learning. n The childminder continually engages all children in conversation. Children are able communicators and become confident in sharing their thoughts and ideas. They experience a vast range of songs and enjoy sharing books each day, which enriches their vocabulary extremely well. Children say that they love these

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activities and eagerly wait for their turn to choose an object from a song bag. They sing along together and perform the actions joyfully. n The childminder consistently evaluates her practice with a precise focus on providing the children in her care with the best possible learning experiences. She diligently carries out research and seeks out training to build on her already outstanding practice. n The highly effective partnerships that the childminder has with local providers and schools has enabled her to move children confidently on in their education. The childminder is proactive in collaborating with school staff to ensure she uses similar approaches to early reading. This means that children settle into school life quickly and with high levels of self-assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She knows the signs and symptoms that would give cause for concern about a child's welfare. She is very secure in her understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder is meticulous in keeping up to date with an extensive range of training to ensure she understands any changes in legislation. The childminder's home is safe and secure and children learn how to keep themselves safe. They carefully tidy away toys after playing with them to minimise tripping hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557209 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10175055 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Fraddon, near St Columb in Cornwall. She is available to provide care Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) 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 The inspector held a discussion with the childminder and talked about how the curriculum is designed and implemented. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity and discussed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n A range of documents were reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks for the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

21 September 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

21 September 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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