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 are settled and happy at the childminder's home. The childminder is warm and friendly, and children form secure attachments with her. She prioritises their comfort and well-being and is quick to notice when they need to have a snack or a rest. Children often go to the childminder for cuddles, and younger children settle to sleep happily. This helps children to feel safe and secure and they are able to focus on their play and learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She has a strong understanding of their current abilities and achievements and knows what they need to learn next. Younger children become increasingly confident at walking from a standing position to the childminder's open arms. They beam with pride as she praises their efforts. This helps to give children a sense of achievement and enthusiasm for learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children to behave well and creates a calm and happy atmosphere. She shows children how to be kind to each other and gives them praise for sharing. Older children are considerate to their younger friends and help them to find the toys they enjoy playing with.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is broad and balanced and children make good progress in their learning. For example, during adult-guided activities, older children count confidently and begin to make simple calculations, such as adding two groups of toy animals together to find a total. Children also enjoy exploring the toys and resources independently. However, the childminder sometimes misses chances to follow children's interests and ideas to extend their learning during self-chosen play. n Children are confident communicators. Older children enjoy the conversations they have with the childminder and speak in detail about what they enjoy doing. Younger children smile and babble and engage with visitors happily. There are plenty of books readily available to support children's literacy skills. The childminder encourages children to find information about wild animals and where in the world they live.

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n Parents speak highly of the childminder and value the care she provides for their children. They appreciate the information and advice she gives and comment that she feels part of their extended family. The childminder has regular conversations about children's progress. They enjoy seeing the daily photographs of children enjoying activities she shares with them. They say they feel that their children are safe and secure and make good progress in their development.

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23 January 2024 n The childminder ensures children follow good hygiene routines and they become adept at looking after their own personal care. Children know that they need to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. She encourages children to be independent and they enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks, such as sorting out items for recycling. n Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and go on regular visits to local parks. They have opportunities to extend their physical skills using a wide variety of play equipment. This helps them to adopt a healthy lifestyle and find out about the natural world around them. n The childminder is experienced in childcare and continually builds on her knowledge and skills to support the children in her care. For example, she carries out research and attends training that enriches her work with children. She reflects on the service she provides for children and families and has a good

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need to do better?

understanding of her strengths and any areas to develop.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities that arise for children to follow their own interests and ideas to deepen their engagement and extend their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY173138 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10311934 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 6 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She cares for children each weekday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at written comments from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2024 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

23 January 2024 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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