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 quickly in this happy, warm and homely environment. They are secure in their daily routines and manage small tasks, such as helping themselves at mealtimes, confidently. The childminder ensures all children feel valued and develop a sense of belonging. For example, she displays their photographs to encourage children to talk about themselves and their families.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are calm, patient and treat children with kindness and consideration. This supports children to share, take turns and play together happily. They gently and quickly intervene in any small disputes the children have about toys. Children learn to think of others and understand how to behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder works very effectively with her assistant. They have a shared approach to childcare so children benefit from consistency in their learning and development. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care their children receive. They particularly appreciate the many outdoor experiences their children enjoy. Children love exploring their local area and do well in their physical development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has adapted some arrangements for parents to collect their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has kept in close contact with them, keeping them well informed about children's progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well and continually considers their next steps in learning. She uses children's interests and their curiosity about the world around them to help them to move on in their development. For example, children noticed a police officer helping children to cross the road near to the school. They have enjoyed finding out about people who help to keep them safe in their local area, using puppets and looking at books. n Children gain good communication skills through the many conversations they have with the childminder. Together with her assistant, she encourages children to extend their sentences and try new words. They listen carefully to what children have to say and ask questions to extend their speaking skills further. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help children to develop good mathematical skills. She encourages them to notice shapes as they use

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need to do better?

building blocks, for example. Children are able to compare sizes and quantities with the guidance of the childminder. They enjoy making towers 'taller' and bridges 'longer' as they make their models with the blocks. n The childminder and her assistant interact with children well. They join in their

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need to do better?

2 November 2021 pretend play and keep them engaged and interested throughout activities. Children enjoy rolling out play dough and develop good manipulative skills, for example. However, at times, the childminder does not give children opportunities to work things out for themselves, for example how they can make a longer shape with the dough. This would extend their problem-solving skills even further. n Children benefit from healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals. Parents comment that their children will try a wider variety of healthy food at home and develop a balanced diet. The childminder works in good partnership with parents to ensure there is a consistent approach to children's learning and development. They have regular conversations each day and the childminder shares photographs of children taking part in activities. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice with her assistant and they plan

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need to do better?

positive improvements for the future to enhance children's experiences. The childminder is aware of how to work with agencies and professionals to help all children to reach their full potential. She has made links with other providers and local schools to help children to move on in their education with ease and self- assurance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know the signs that might lead them to be concerned about a child's welfare. They attend regular training to keep their child protection knowledge up to date, and have a clear understanding of the procedure to follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder and her assistant work together to ensure their home is clean, safe and secure. Children can play and explore in safety under their careful supervision. They carry out regular checks of all equipment and consider how to keep children safe when they are on outings.

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should:

n provide more encouragement to children to work out simple problems for themselves, to extend their thinking skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520961 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10206570 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Torpoint, Cornwall. The childminder works with an assistant and operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm all year round. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting 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 The inspector took account of the views of parents in their written comments, and talked to children. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning discussion to establish how the childminder organises the curriculum. n The inspector looked at a variety of documents, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid certificates for the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity and discussed the children's learning.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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

2 November 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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