Smith, Tracey Ann Fay (Mrs)

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 gladly come into the warm and welcoming setting. They show excitement when greeting the childminder. Children feel very secure and safe as they have a strong bond with the childminder. They snuggle into her during stories and seek her out when they need comforting. There is a clear and ambitious curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children make good progress. They engage enthusiastically with the activities that the childminder carefully plans for them. These activities build on what the children already know. For example, children play a ladybird game together. They talk about how they found ladybirds in the garden the day before. They then go outside to find different insects and excitedly show the childminder the worms and beetles they have discovered.

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The provision is good

Children behave well in the setting. They have clear boundaries and follow the routine well. They are polite, using 'please' and 'thank you' when they need help. Children show respect for the childminder's home and the toys. For instance, they take their shoes off when they come in and tidy up the toys after they have finished playing. Children show care and concern for each other. For example, they take turns with activities, such as when bubble blowing.

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need to do better?

n Children develop good communication skills. The childminder reads stories that interest and engage the children throughout the day. She sings songs to help children learn rhythms. She models language well by repeating words and phrases, extending sentences for each child. Children talk about the colour of the ladybirds and skilfully count the spots on their pictures. Sometimes, the childminder does not extend children's knowledge even further, for example by asking the children if ladybirds fly or where they might live, to enhance their overall learning. n The childminder encourages children to become independent. They find tools, including scissors for their cutting activity or brushes for painting. They lay the table for lunch and fetch their own lunch boxes. Children choose where they want to play. For example, when children want to paint, the childminder sensitively supports this and sets it up for the children to enjoy.

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n Children learn the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They are encouraged to take regular drinks from their water bottles. Children grow vegetables in the garden and help care for them. They know to put sun hats on to protect their head when the sun is shining. Children explore the benefits of exercise and fresh air in the large garden. They have learned to run and navigate space, climb, slide and ride on different trikes and toy cars successfully. However, due to the overwhelming choice of outdoor toys the childminder

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need to do better?

12 May 2022 provides, children sometimes become over emotional and anxious. n The childminder uses her expertise and knowledge to assess children. She ensures that they all make good progress, including those children with SEND. She quickly identifies children who may need extra support and liaises closely with outside agencies. This ensures all children have the right support they need to succeed. The childminder readily adapts her practice and the routines to ensure all children can participate. She supports children to understand other cultures and the wider world. She takes children on outings and plans cultural activities to help them begin to understand the world around them. n The childminder has a close working relationship with staff at the local school. She shares transition information about the children who will be attending. She ensures that the children have the key skills in place to achieve. The childminder

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attends regular training to improve her practice and to keep up to date with new information. She networks with other childminders to share ideas to build on her knowledge. n Parents really value the service the childminder offers. They know that their children are very happy, cared for and make good progress. Parents receive newsletters about what their children have been learning. They have regular verbal updates about their children's progress. Parents confidently ask the childminder for support when needed. They work with her to support their children to make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She has detailed knowledge of the categories and signs of abuse, including issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. She knows how to recognise signs of concern and how to report and record these effectively. The childminder networks with other childminders and attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She carries out daily health and safety checks inside and outside to ensure children are safe when in her home and on outings. She diligently records accidents and shares the information accurately with parents to ensure children's welfare.

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should:

n organise the outside play environment more effectively so that it has an even greater impact on children's learning n maximise learning opportunities during activities to further extend and challenge children's overall knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102506 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10232742 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 7 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the village of St Stephens on the outskirts of Launceston, Cornwall. She provides care from 9am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year. The childminder provides free early education funding for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification in early years and childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provider the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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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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