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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they are happy and safe in the childminder's beautifully maintained home. They confidently explore the resources in the well-equipped playroom which is solely for their use. Children have access to an outdoor space and the childminder takes them on regular outings in the local area. They have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Young babies become confident walkers with plenty of space to practise their new skill.

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The provision is good

The childminder believes that children learn best through play. She uses her knowledge of their interests well to engage them in activities that support their learning. Children concentrate for long periods in activities of their choosing and the childminder praises them for their efforts. They respond well to her and include one another in their play. For example, older children invite the babies to join them in the dens they make.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children, ensuring their needs are met and every child in her care makes good progress. This helps children to be confident in their abilities and well prepared for school. The childminder has a lovely manner with the children and forms genuinely warm attachments with them. As a result, children settle in quickly and they come to her for affection and reassurance, for instance when they first wake up.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and are taught how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to only throw balls outside and to cover their mouths when they cough. Children readily participate in tidying up after playing and they treat their toys and books respectfully.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly recommended by the parents whose children attend the setting. They value the service she provides and greatly appreciate her flexible and supportive approach. They comment on her high-quality communication and they feel very well informed about their children's progress. n Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They eagerly open the flaps and turn the pages, pointing to the pictures that the childminder names for them. The childminder ensures that her own speech enables children to understand language and vocabulary well. She explains the meaning of unfamiliar words. For example, when talking about a tortoise, she supports children to understand about 'hibernation'. n The childminder is attentive to the children while they play and she frequently asks them questions about what they are doing. However, she does not consistently give the children sufficient time to think and respond. As a result,

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need to do better?

10 March 2022 children do not always have opportunities to share their ideas and suggest solutions for themselves. n Children are well supported to understand their unique abilities and to be proud of their achievements. For example, older children complete puzzles and build castles of their own design with bricks. When younger babies accidently knock over their creations, they calmly rebuild them. n The childminder gives children opportunities to take appropriate risks, inside and outside of the setting. Young babies set themselves climbing and balancing challenges. This supports children to be confident and understand their own capabilities. n Children develop an understanding of number and counting as they play. The childminder talks to them about shapes and sizes, encouraging them to compare bigger and smaller items. n Children learn to manage their feelings as they talk about their emotions. The childminder encourages them to think about how other people may feel. She

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supports children in a developmentally appropriate way to understand different people, communities and cultures. This helps children to understand the diverse world that they live in. n The childminder promotes healthy eating and supports children to have good hygiene practices. Children develop confidence in their independence skills as they dress themselves, use the toilet and wash their hands. The childminder talks to older children about how to stay safe online and attends to babies' personal needs respectfully. n The childminder identifies children's next steps to support them in their learning. She shares important information with other providers who share the care of the children. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals and supports children's transitions to school. She attends training and evaluates her provision to continually improve outcomes for children.

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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 comprehensive training to ensure that her child protection knowledge is up to date. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues and 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 or a family member. The childminder and her assistant have attended first-aid training. The childminder teaches children about road safety when she takes them out in the local community.

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should:

10 March 2022 n ensure that children are consistently given time to respond to questions to allow them to express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430378 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10125739 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 11 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She offers care in the village of Mullion, near Helston, in Cornwall. She has an assistant who offers school pick-ups in the local area. The childminder provides funded education for children aged three and four years old. Her service is open from Monday to Friday, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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 inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting and 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 read written accounts from parents to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

10 March 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

10 March 2022 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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