Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn. He is able to put a curriculum in place and use his observations and assessment of the children to plan activities that will meet their interests and developmental needs. n The childminder described the importance of providing children with a wide range of experiences to support their understanding of the community they live in. For example, he takes children on trips to woodlands, beaches and parks in the local area. He explained how he focuses on children learning to appreciate and celebrate the cultures of others. n The childminder knows how to support children to behave well and learn how to be respectful. He described how he teaches children to share, think about the effects of their actions on others and that they need to be kind. The childminder explained how children learn to recognise their feelings and how to regulate their behaviour. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with daily fresh

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air and a variety of opportunities to practise their physical skills. For instance, he described how he teaches children how to balance and pedal while riding bikes on regular cycling sessions. He explained how he supports children to enjoy time outside and learn about healthy eating through planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables they have planted. n The childminder knows how to build effective relationships with parents. He talked about how he gathers important information about children before they start, to ensure children are happy and settle quickly. For example, he follows the feeding and sleep routines of babies to provide continuity of care from parents. He described how he uses daily communication through discussions and diaries to keep parents up to date about their child's progress. n The childminder explained how he would use monitoring of children to identify any special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through discussion, he showed

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an understanding of how to refer to outside agencies for additional support with children's learning and development. n The childminder understands his safeguarding responsibilities to protect children from harm. He updates his paediatric first aid regularly. He knows the procedures to follow if he has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. This helps to keep his knowledge current and to understand local safeguarding issues that may affect children. n The childminder explained how he uses regular training to develop his practice and continually improve. For example, he has undertaken training on how to support the mathematical development of children to address the recommendation from his previous inspections. The childminder was able to describe the positive impact on children's mathematical progress.

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This provision meets requirements

11 October 2023 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425726 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10305344 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the village of Devoran, near Truro, Cornwall. He operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder works with his partner, who is also a registered childminder. He holds an early years qualification at level 3. He provides funded 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 co-childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about his knowledge of how to safeguard children and ensure their well-being. n The inspector and childminder discussed his understanding of how to support children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

11 October 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

11 October 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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