Camerer-Cuss, Joanna Mary

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children have strong attachments to the childminder, and she consistently interacts with them warmly and with genuine affection. Their well-being is central to everything the childminder does and they feel safe and secure with her. Children flourish in the exceptionally nurturing and stimulating environment and they keenly participate in the high-quality activities the childminder plans for them. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and are highly motivated and eager to explore. They benefit from valuable learning experiences inside and outside the setting which support their development exceptionally well. For example, the childminder takes the children out regularly to the woods for rich learning experiences. Children develop their physical skills excellently, as well as their mathematics and literacy skills. They count leaves, point out shapes and make marks.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave very well with positive reinforcement from the childminder. They treat each other with a high level of respect. They quickly learn to share and take turns with one another. The childminder promotes an inclusive environment and she has very high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This helps to prepare children very well with the necessary skills and knowledge for later learning. Children leave the setting as confident and capable individuals.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has reduced visits to indoor locations and increased the levels of outdoor learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She is passionate about promoting children's learning and development in outdoor spaces. Children are taught to understand the natural world. For example, they observe the life cycle of a frog and recognise different insects.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has used her wealth of experience and knowledge to develop an ambitious and sequenced curriculum for the children she cares for. She knows how to assess children's progress, plan for their next steps and move them on in their learning quickly. She recognises when children are not reaching developmentally appropriate milestones and how to support them. This includes gaining the support of other professionals, when required, for children with SEND. n Children have excellent opportunities to be physically active. The childminder encourages children's confidence superbly and they walk, run, climb and balance. They safely ride appropriate wheeled toys with high levels of control and coordination. Young babies develop excellent physical control from an early age. The childminder encourages them to sit unaided and develop strength and

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9 February 2022 balance before they are then supported to pull themselves up and stand. n The childminder supports children to develop a love of books. She reads to them in a way that ignites their curiosity and engages them very effectively, as she expertly involves them in the stories. Children make excellent progress in their speech and language as the childminder interacts with them exceptionally well. She consistently encourages them to make connections and use new vocabulary. n The childminder helps the children to develop a wide understanding of different cultures and she actively promotes equality and diversity in age-appropriate ways. For example, children are taught about Chinese New Year as they engage in craft activities, such as making masks, and taste different Chinese foods. The childminder is passionate about teaching children respect for all people and communities. n Children develop a strong sense of pride in their achievements as the

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childminder praises them for their efforts and encourages them very effectively to persist in challenging tasks. She gives them choices and supports them to become independent and successful. Older children understand the importance of washing their hands and cleaning their teeth. Young babies learn to feed themselves from a very young age. The childminder very sensitively takes care of babies' personal needs with great respect. n Children are given consistent messages about how to stay healthy. The childminder ensures that children have a balanced, nutritious diet and she regulates screen time. She advises parents exceptionally well on ensuring that they promote healthy lifestyles for their children. n The childminder establishes excellent partnerships with parents. They value the support the childminder gives them, as well as their children. They are kept well informed as the childminder updates them very regularly on children's learning

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and development. Parents are encouraged to provide feedback and they report that they are highly delighted with the service the childminder provides. The childminder also shares important information with other providers that children attend, to ensure that there is a consistent approach to the support children receive. n The childminder ensures that her own training is kept up to date and she is continually reflective in her practice. She is extremely committed to providing the best possible outcomes for the children she cares for. She ensures that children are self-assured at every stage in their development. As a result, children are exceptionally well prepared for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being are given the highest priority. The childminder has attended a wide range of training to ensure that her child protection knowledge is up to date. She has extensive knowledge about wider safeguarding issues and she is confident in recognising the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands how to identify and report concerns about a child's welfare and also what to do if an allegation is made against her. She is has compiled an impressive

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Safeguarding

9 February 2022 list of agencies to consult in the event that she needs to support children who may be at risk. The childminder has attended first-aid training and carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children's safety. She teaches children successfully to manage risks themselves, particularly while in the woods or when pond dipping.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102214 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10125358 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 8 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Ponsanooth, between Falmouth and Redruth, Cornwall. She operates during term time and in the school holidays from 7am until 7pm, four days a week. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed the leadership of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the childminder's teaching practice. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the visit and discussed how the setting is managed. n The inspector spoke to children and parents to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2022 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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