Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised, as the childminder has not ensured the suitability of all those living on the premises. Despite this, children are happy at the setting and enjoy the company of the childminder. Children are well behaved and listen to instructions. The childminder promotes the use of good manners, and this shows in the children's behaviour. Children understand the routine and the rules that are in place. They all help to tidy away before moving on to the next activity.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities. For example, the children made creatures with play dough, which sparked natural conversations and laughter. The childminder talked about what makes their creatures 'happy' and 'sad', helping the children to learn about emotions.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder provides good opportunities for the children to learn about the local community with visits to local places, such as the park, library and children's gym. These outings give children the chance for physical play and social interaction. The children show excitement over story time and choose what stories they would like to read. They listen, captivated, and talk about what could happen next in the story.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not prioritise children's safety. She lacks a clear understanding of her role to inform Ofsted about significant changes. This includes changes to her name and a new household member who has moved into her property and has been living with her for some time. Ofsted have not been able to carry out appropriate checks to assess the suitability of this individual, which places children at risk. n The childminder provides a broad and balanced curriculum. She knows what children can do and plans next steps for them. The childminder plans activities around the age and abilities of the children that are attending each day. The children choose freely from a wide range of resources in the well-equipped playroom. n The childminder has built strong bonds with the children that attend. The children feel comfortable being with her. The childminder offers praise and reassurance when children are trying to do things independently. This

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encourages children to not give up. n The parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder shares information with parents regarding their children's developmental progress. She supplies daily updates, including photos of what the children are doing. n Children learn to recognise their names, written on cut-out leaf shapes, before

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24 March 2023 placing them onto a tree poster. The childminder encourages the children to sound out the first letter of their name, helping them to identify their name. n The childminder promotes mathematical development in a fun and interactive way. Children count objects and identify shapes throughout the day. The children enjoy number books and playing hopscotch, which helps them to identify numbers. n The children enjoy role play and use their imaginations well, pretending they are doctors listening to a doll's heart with a stethoscope. They talk about making her better and discuss with each other when they were poorly. The childminder skilfully narrates their play, introducing new vocabulary. n The childminder encourages and engages children in meaningful conversation. For example, children talk about the life cycle of a caterpillar and how bees make honey. This helps children to develop their knowledge and understanding

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of the world. n The childminder has identified the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social development. She sets targets for those children affected. This supports their development and ensures that they make good progress. n The childminder promotes healthy eating and works with parents to ensure children have healthy packed lunches. The children wash their hands before lunch and the childminder encourages the children to cover their mouths when they cough. This helps to promote good hygiene practices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not ensured that people living at the premises have provided the required information for Ofsted to complete suitability checks. This failure exposes children to the risk of harm due to unvetted household members. However, the childminder has completed safeguarding training. She is able to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report them. The childminder assesses areas in her home, and while out in public, for risk to minimise hazards. The childminder supports children to learn about road safety, helping them to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

24 March 2023 ensure information about all persons aged 16 years or over living on the premises is submitted to Ofsted, so that checks can be undertaken to determine their suitability. 07/04/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 102239 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10276719 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 11 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Truro, Cornwall. She provides care for children on weekdays, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 held a discussion as to how the curriculum is organised. The childminder outlined what she would like children to learn while at the setting. n Parents provided their views of the setting and the inspector took their feedback into consideration. n The inspector observed the setting, looking at the quality of education. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the day. n The childminder discussed the management of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together.

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Inspection activities

24 March 2023 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

24 March 2023 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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