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 Good

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly and are happy in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder offers cuddles and praise, and children show that they feel safe and secure. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. For example, babies enjoy playing with dolls and pretending to get them to sleep. They invite the childminder and other children to join them. Older children choose books that the childminder has selected for them based on their interests. They enjoy reading the stories to other children and show delight and wonder in sharing what happens.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy exploring and investigating during their play. They show excitement when the childminder brings out additional resources to extend their learning. Children enjoy spending time outdoors and being active. For instance, they build their physical skills on daily trips to the park and while exploring the local woods. The childminder uses these opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn to 'stop, watch and wait' when crossing roads. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gently asks children to listen to instructions and reminds them to sit on the chairs while eating, so they can eat safely. Children show excellent understanding of how to behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an ambitious intent for the curriculum she offers children. She uses precise observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She monitors each child's progress and quickly puts interventions in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. As a result, all children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she builds their vocabulary by introducing new words during activities. She models correct pronunciation and encourages children to copy her words. The childminder speaks to children with English as an additional language in their home languages. She translates words into English to support their understanding and build their English speaking skills. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She uses this information to provide a purposeful and interesting programme of learning. However, on

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occasions, the learning opportunities she provides are not as effective as they could be. For example, sometimes the childminder uses resources and activities that are too advanced for the age and stage of development of the children. Also, she does not always adapt activities to meet the learning needs of the youngest children. This results in children losing interest. n The childminder ensures that she accesses regular training to support the children's individual learning and development. For instance, she joins local

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25 September 2023 childminding professionals to keep up to date with recent research and good practice in the early years. More recently, she attended speech and language training. She used this training to support children with speech and language delays and ensure that she closed any gaps in children's development effectively. n Children gain valuable experience about the world around them. They visit shops and libraries in the wider community with the childminder. They benefit from attending local toddler groups and building their social skills as they play with other children. They develop their language and communication skills as they participate in song and rhyme sessions. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares daily information with parents about the progress of their children. She provides regular updates about children's next steps in learning and makes it clear how parents can

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support their children at home. Parents comment that their children are 'happy' and 'learn a lot'. n The childminder supports children's emotional development well. For example, she teaches children about the different emotions people experience and encourages children to say how they feel. She models kindness and how to be polite. She supports children to resolve conflicts by thinking about the effects of their actions on others and offering gentle reminders of her expectations. Consequently, children are very well behaved and play harmoniously together. n The childminder focuses on children developing their confidence and making their own choices. However, she does not encourage children to develop their independence and practise their skills during daily routines. For instance, children do not help tidy up after activities, support the childminder at mealtimes or wipe their own faces after eating. They sometimes wait for the childminder to

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do things for them. This means that they are not developing their self-care and a sense of responsibility.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard the children in her care. She is confident to identify the signs of neglect and abuse that may mean children are at risk of harm. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she is concerned that a child may be at risk of abuse. She knows who to contact in the event of a concern, including if she has a concern about other professionals who care for children.

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should:

25 September 2023 n adapt learning experiences, so they consistently meet the age and stage of development of children, including the younger ones, to ignite their interest and engagement n encourage children to be independent during daily routines, so they continue to learn, practise skills and do things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494985 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10305486 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 2 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Launceston, Cornwall. She operates all year round, from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder explained the opportunities that she provides for children to learn outdoors and the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of activities with the childminder, and they discussed their findings. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training. n The inspector viewed and assessed the suitability of the premises.

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n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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25 September 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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