Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely warm and caring. She makes sure she finds out what children like to do at home, so she can use this to support children when they first start. The childminder builds on what children know and can do. She plans exciting activities that extend children's learning and development superbly. The childminder is highly adept at building children's confidence and self-esteem. Children readily accept newcomers into their play. They are happy and content and thrive in the childminder's care. Children show amazing care and consideration. They make sure that toys go back in the right boxes so they can find them again. Older children are mindful that they and adults need to be quiet when younger children are sleeping. They remind others to talk quietly so as not to wake them.

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The provision is outstanding

The children enjoy new experiences and gain knowledge about the wider world with the childminder and her assistant. She takes them on many outings that provide novel opportunities to extend knowledge and introduce new interests. Children recall visits to the beach, farm, library, parks and local shops. Children develop terrific awareness of how they fit into the local community. They learn how to stay safe when out and about. The childminder is highly successful in getting children to try new foods and teaches them about healthy choices. Children eat noodles, which they call 'worms', flat peas and mini sweetcorn. Children develop very positive attitudes to trying different things. They gain useful skills for their future learning and development.

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n The childminder plans meticulously to support children's learning, including the move on to school. The childminder invites teachers to come and visit children in her home. She reads stories about going to school and includes uniforms in the dressing-up clothes. Children talk excitedly about their new teacher and what will happen when they start school. They are well prepared for the move and show confidence in coping with change. n All children are highly motivated and eager to learn. Younger children choose toy vehicles and line them up in size order. The childminder and her assistant challenge them to compare size and shape, and ask them to name colours. They confidently recognise red, blue, and yellow. n Older children enjoy reading books with the childminder. They count the different objects in the pictures. The childminder encourages them to recount when they rush and miss a few out. The childminder poses challenges for the

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children. She asks them to work out one more than the number they have. Children remain focused and concentrate superbly. They show what they have learned by recounting objects, showing pride in their achievements. n The childminder has a strong focus on supporting children's curiosity and

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28 June 2022 knowledge. For example, when children want to know more about volcanos, she shows the children how they can search online to find out more. Children talk animatedly about what they have found. They say the new words they have learned, such as 'lava' and 'magma'. They eagerly recall that when the hot lava hits the cold sea it makes steam. Children develop the idea further as they ask to paint volcanos. They talk about the triangle shape of the volcano and use red and yellow paint for the lava. n The childminder's outstanding knowledge of child development helps her to recognise when children may need extra support. She works in partnership with parents and external agencies to put in place help for children. All children make the best possible progress. n Children show high levels of respect and self-control. At snack time, children wait patiently for their turn to use the knife to cut the fruit or the jug to pour

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their drink. The childminder's enthusiastic praise encourages children to keep trying even when they find the task difficult. Children have high levels of self- esteem. n The childminder offers explanations and talks with children about their needs. For example, she asks younger children if they are ready to have their nappy changed and talks with them about why this is important. With older children, she agrees when activities can be finished. For example, older children get to return to finish their painting after eating snack. Children are consulted and understand the reasons for actions. They cooperate well and have highly positive attitudes to play and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is the childminder's top priority. She acts rapidly when there are concerns about the welfare of children to ensure they are safe. The childminder and her assistant complete training to update their knowledge and skills. They have weekly meetings to check the care they provide. She makes sure assistants are suitable to work with children. Children show amazing understanding about how to stay safe. After a sorting activity with small beads, they make sure they have found them all, in case someone slips on them. At snack time, older children tell adults that younger children cannot eat the raisins in case they choke.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2504938 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10191766 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 2019. She lives in Falmouth. The childminder offers care, from 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds early years professional status. She works with an assistant who holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 June 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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28 June 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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