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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and assistant have a clear understanding as to what they would like children to learn. There is a strong focus on learning about the natural world through daily visits to the allotment. Children learn about where food comes from and how to care for animals. Children confidently use the allotment. For example, children water the plants with mini watering cans and stand by the pen door to stop the duck escaping. Children learn about road safety and the walk to the allotment is used for further learning, such as spotting shapes and colours in the environment and discussing the natural world.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy being at the setting and have opportunities to make choices over things, such as the toys they play with and the food they eat. These opportunities help children to be interested and be confident over decision-making. Children are well behaved and communicate with kindness, praising each other. The childminder is affectionate, warm and talks to the children with kindness. The childminder and assistant both understand all the children's individual needs and work to support these.

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need to do better?

n The well-thought-out curriculum supports children to learn about the natural world and develop a range of skills. The childminder and assistant know the children well, this supports them to develop next steps that promote development. n The childminder promotes a love of books within the setting. Children have opportunities to access books themselves and eagerly listen to stories. Stories are made fun with interactive action and different voices. This keeps children engaged and develops their comprehension. n Children access a range of toys and experiences that support all areas of their learning. However, there is less focus on making marks. n Children are given opportunities to develop personal independence and learn to keep safe within the setting. Children successfully negotiate stairs, develop knowledge of road safety, and are encouraged to do things for themselves. This helps the children to develop important life skills.

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need to do better?

n Healthy eating is promoted by the childminder and assistant. The children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. They have choices over what they eat. n The childminder and assistant support children to learn new vocabulary. They speak clearly at the children's level and pause to allow time for children to respond. This gives children the opportunity to develop language and communication effectively. n The childminder recognises the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on

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1 July 2022 children and has plans in place to support these children. This ensures all children are making good progress. n Both the childminder and assistant are extremely kind and patient with the children. This helps to build strong attachments. As a result of this, children show confidence and good emotional well-being. n The children and families are familiar with the routines of the day, such as going to the allotment. This helps children feel secure and confident. n Children are well behaved and kind to each other, there are good friendships which allow conversation. This helps to develop communication and language in a very natural way. n The parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and assistant. Parents receive regular updates on their children and see the service as a home from home. Parents are encouraged to visit the allotment to see what the children are learning about. n The childminder works with other settings that children attend, sharing learning

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and development and supporting children through collaboration. This enables children to make good progress. n Both the childminder and assistant are continuously striving to improve. They constantly reflect on practice and make positive changes. The childminder does regular training to keep herself up to date with changes within early years.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The setting is a clean safe environment for the children. The childminder and assistant have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They know how to identify and report child protection concerns. They both have knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation and have undergone safeguarding training. They both have suitable checks and do not let unauthorised people into the setting. They have both done paediatric first-aid training, as a result of this they know what to do in a medical emergency. The childminder and assistant also support children to risk assess for themselves, such as watching for cars when crossing the road.

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should:

n develop more experiences for mark making, so that there are more opportunities for children to extend their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552554 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10143593 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Newquay. She works with an assistant. Care is available Tuesday to Friday, from 8am until 5.30pm all year round, except for the childminder's holidays and bank holidays.

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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 and the inspector went on a learning walk and discussed how the setting and curriculum are organised. n Parents provided their views of the setting. n The inspector observed the setting including the allotment, looking at the quality of education. n The childminder and inspector completed an observation, then evaluated the activity together. n The childminder discussed leadership of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

1 July 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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