Nuciforo, Jennifer

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They have strong and loving bonds with the childminder and her assistants. Children go to them for cuddles and reassurance. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. Children behave well. The childminder promotes positive behaviour through praise and encouragement. Children work together to help tidy up toys and put the lids on felt-tip pens, for example. The childminder encourages children to be polite and have good manners. Children are kind and respectful, for example, asking to leave the table after they have finished eating.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has a curriculum which focuses on children becoming confident communicators. She provides a good range of learning opportunities, particularly for the older children to support this. However, the childminder and her assistants do not extend learning as well as they could for the younger children.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder closed briefly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents do not enter the setting. However, the childminder communicates with parents at the start and end of each session to inform them about their children's day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants model language well, overall, to promote children's speech and communication skills. The childminder uses stories and real life examples to help children understand the meaning of new words. Children hear vocabulary, such as 'dangerous'. Older children are confident around other people and talk about their experiences. The childminder reads with expression. Children cuddle up to her and have fun as they remember a story. However, younger children do not always receive the same level of attention to learn new words and fully join in with stories. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what skills she wants children to have before starting school. For example, she encourages children to hold their pen in a tripod grip to help them develop good control for future writing. Her assistants give clear instructions on how to hold and use scissors. Children gain the skills they need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n Children excitedly involve the childminder in their play and the childminder follows children's interests. For example, when children want to play with a train set, the childminder makes suggestions for the placement of the track. Older children respond eagerly to the challenge and work with the childminder to decide the best way to proceed. Children show positive attitudes to learning and keep on trying when things get difficult. n The childminder provides interesting learning opportunities for children through a variety of daily outings. They mix with a wider group of children and have

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need to do better?

11 May 2022 visits to playgroups, outdoor parks and beaches. Children are physically active and develop an understanding of the local community. n The childminder works alongside children to introduce and practise mathematical skills. For example, she models counting as children play and helps children to develop their early understanding of addition. n The childminder provides a secure environment, where children can play with a variety of resources. Children are imaginative as they play. However, the toys are not organised for children to easily access by themselves. Sometimes, children have to ask the childminder for the resources they want to extend their play, which reduces opportunities for them to be more independent and spontaneous in their learning. n The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to support their children's learning. For example, helping children become potty trained. Parents

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need to do better?

value the online updates about the activities the children have engaged in during the day. n The childminder attends mandatory training. She works with two assistants and provides them with guidance. They feel very well supported. However, the childminder has not engaged in recent professional development opportunities to increase her knowledge and skills. She has not ensured that her assistants have completed recent appropriate training to gain a better understanding of how young children learn, and to raise the quality of teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has a clear policy in place to explain procedures to follow. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and indicators of harm. She can explain the possible signs of abuse and/or neglect. The childminder works with her assistants to ensure the safety of children in her care. The childminder and her assistants know the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home.

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Due date

increase opportunities for professional development for all those working with children, to gain a better understanding of how younger children learn and to raise the quality of teaching. 13/06/2022

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should:

n increase the level of interactions for younger children to ensure they further develop their vocabulary and understanding of language n ensure the organisation of resources allows children to be independent in their learning and extend their play further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306267 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10234924 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 4 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stithians, Cornwall. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. She works with two assistants. Funded early education is provided for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to the assistant childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector in writing. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

11 May 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

11 May 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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