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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They feel safe and secure in her care and respond warmly and affectionately to her. From their close relationships with the childminder, children learn to be kind, friendly and caring towards their peers. For example, older children cheer on and encourage their friends to complete tasks, saying, 'you're a big girl, you can do it!' Toddlers happily wave goodbye to the other children when the childminder takes them for a nap and their older friends greet them enthusiastically when they wake.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a broad curriculum and carefully tailors activities to children's individual needs. Children explore the toys and resources and are eager to take part in planned activities. They show enthusiasm when the childminder suggests she reads to them. Children listen and concentrate well, express their thoughts and ideas about the pictures and eagerly request another story once the childminder finishes the first. This demonstrates their positive attitudes to learning and a love of books. Children make good progress in preparation for later learning, including school.

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n The childminder knows the children well. She assesses their learning accurately and uses this information to identify how to build on what they know and can do. For example, she helps children who can recite numbers in order to learn to count objects, to extend their mathematics development. The childminder patiently encourages children with a threading activity to develop their coordination and hand control. Although some children initially find it difficult, they persevere until they succeed and continue until they feel confident with this new skill, proudly announcing, 'I did it!' n The childminder supports children's language development effectively. For example, she skilfully asks children questions about the pictures in books and encourages them to sing along with familiar songs. Children are confident to express their thoughts and ideas overall and spontaneously sing their favourite nursery rhymes. However, at times, the childminder does not interact as

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frequently with less confident children and those with less speech as she does with other children. n The childminder promotes children's health and prioritises their safety. She provides nutritious meals, plans daily opportunities for children to be physically active and risk assesses her home effectively. Younger children demonstrate a sense of security, knowing the childminder will meet their individual care needs promptly. For example, the childminder quickly recognises cues from their behaviour that indicate they feel tired and the children happily agree to go to bed.

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16 November 2021 n Children play cooperatively together. The childminder makes her expectations for their behaviour clear. She uses effective strategies to help children learn to manage their feelings appropriately when they are upset and teaches them to share and take turns. For example, she gently reminds them of the rules and praises children's positive choices. n Children are independent. They learn to use cutlery at mealtimes and wipe their face after eating. Children focus well on their self-chosen play and activities. However, the childminder does not organise the daily routine as well as she could to engage children and extend their learning during transition times, such as while they wait for her to serve meals. n The childminder works closely with parents to involve them in their children's learning and enable consistency in children's care. For example, she supports them toward the goal of potty training their children. The childminder provides

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suggestions about how they can build on their children's knowledge and skills. Parents comment very positively about the childminder's relationship with children and the good progress their children make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify any concerns about children's welfare. She understands that she has a duty to act, respond and report concerns to the relevant authorities immediately. The childminder has a good understanding of the risks associated with extreme views and practices. She is aware of and protects children from other risks outside the home, such as hazards they may come across on outings and when playing outside.

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should:

n ensure less confident children and those with less speech receive as much attention and support to develop their language as others n develop transitions between routine tasks to engage children and provide more support for their learning during these times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535883 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10214166 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 3 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Falmouth, Cornwall. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides care from Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder explained her curriculum to the inspector to share what she wants children to learn and how she supports them to make progress. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation together to reflect on the quality of teaching and learning during an adult-led activity. n The inspector spoke with children and parents to take account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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

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