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

The childminder has created a warm and friendly home-from-home atmosphere for the children in her care. As they enter her home, children laugh and cheer, confidently saying 'goodbye' to their parents and greeting their friends. The childminder encourages young children to develop their independence by guiding them to take off their shoes and coats. The children form friendships with one another, celebrating their achievements and praising each other, such as when they play well with a shape-linking activity. The childminder nurtures the children to feel confident, safe and secure in her care, recognising the positive impact that building strong relationships with them has on their development. Children make good progress in their learning and development. At a weekly local playgroup in the village, they build social skills and learn how to play with others.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good curriculum that prepares the children for their next stage of learning. During trips to the local library and parks, the children enjoy learning about the local area. They develop physical skills such as running, balance and coordination during trips to local places with large climbing frames and trampolines for them to enjoy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong focus on developing children's numeracy skills. Young children are confident in counting up to five. The childminder supports children as they explore weight and size by measuring items on a weighing scale and trying to make the scales balance. She guides them to recognise patterns. Older children can match items with colours and confidently name colours such as 'purple' and 'green'. n Children are confident communicators and older children speak in sentences of 10-12 words. They are happy to explain what they know and can do, such as talking about what their parents do for work and the colours of the dough they are moulding. The childminder asks open questions, which encourages children to think about why things happen, such as asking about the weather today. However, the childminder does not always take the opportunity to further explore topics with the children to extend their knowledge even more.

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need to do better?

n Children are polite and have good manners. For example, the childminder teaches them to say 'please' and 'thank you' and to ask to leave the table after snack time. The children tidy away their toys at the end of play time when asked. They are also eager to share their toys with others. However, the childminder does not always help the children understand how their behaviour affects others. For instance, when children struggle to take turns, the childminder does not explain why they need to wait or the reasons behind the rules.

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27 November 2024 n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They explain that the childminder supports them in childcare matters such as toilet training and sleeping. Parents say that children enjoy walking to see the local animals in the village and play outdoors whatever the weather. They report that children explore lots of cultural events, including Diwali, Christmas and Easter. Parents feel that they are kept up to date with what children have done and their next steps. They recommend the childminder to others. n The childminder has good connections with other early years professionals. She ensures that she has regular contact with other provisions when children attend more than one setting. The childminder has strong links with the local school. She encourages children to know and feel confident in the school before they attend. For example, children visit the school with the childminder to participate

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need to do better?

in events such as sports day and charity events. The childminder attends transition days in the school with the children in her care.

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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 provide children with opportunities to explore their ideas and interests even more n extend behaviour management strategies by guiding children to understand how their behaviour impacts on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422024 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10367678 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the village of Polgooth on the outskirts of St Austell in Cornwall. The childminder is available on Wednesday from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round, apart from her holidays. She provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in her home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector read feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

27 November 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

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