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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They form friendly and affectionate bonds with the childminder and each other. Children are secure in their regular routines. They take responsibility for jobs, such as 'being the leader' and getting resources ready for the day ahead. This gives them a sense of pride and they enjoy regular praise from the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a broad curriculum that helps children to achieve the next steps in their learning. She knows children well and builds on their achievements to develop and consolidate their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and cooperate together as they play. For example, they readily take turns to look through a kaleidoscope and ensure everyone enjoys watching the shapes and colours change. The childminder is clear about her expectations for good behaviour. She treats children with kindness and, as a result, they are considerate towards others.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy ample opportunities for physical play and exercise. Babies crawl confidently over grassy slopes outdoors and pull themselves up to a standing position with increasing skill. Older children become very capable of steering wheeled toys and laugh as they quickly propel themselves forward. They gain confidence while learning how to balance and manage risks for themselves.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the childminder and appreciate the many activities their children enjoy. There is a good two-way flow of information between the childminder and parents, which supports children's good progress and well- being. For example, the childminder shares her healthy recipes with parents so that children can enjoy trying them at home. n Children communicate confidently and clearly with each other and with adults. Babies babble and call out with delight as they join in with activities. The childminder brings stories to life when she shares books with children. Older children comment about what they hear and talk about their own experiences in detail and with a wide vocabulary. n Children follow good hygiene routines and the childminder teaches them why this is important. For example, they enthusiastically sing a song about washing all the germs off their hands as they get ready for their snack. The childminder

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need to do better?

explains why they need to drink lots of water on a hot day, and children know they need to wear hats and apply sun cream. n The skilled childminder has a secure understanding of child development. She observes children's learning continually to ensure they make good progress. The

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need to do better?

9 August 2022 childminder inspires children's ideas and joins in their pretend play. This supports their imaginations well. Occasionally, however, she over directs the play and does not pick up on children's individual thoughts and ideas to extend their learning further. n The childminder is experienced in childcare and keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, which includes attending a mandatory paediatric first-aid course. She evaluates her practice effectively to make sure that children enjoy good-quality experiences. The childminder intends to continue to build on her skills in the future through further training and research.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and understands local child protection procedures. She knows the signs that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children diligently at all times to ensure they are safe and secure. She teaches children about keeping themselves safe. For example, she reminds them about the safest ways to go up and down the stairs in her home. They are careful and gain confidence and self- assurance.

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should:

n give children more time to explore their own thoughts and ideas to deepen their engagement in activities and extend their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563339 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10204040 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 4 Date of previous inspection 20 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Truro. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments.

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Inspection activities

9 August 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

9 August 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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