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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident in this childminder's care. They enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities that prepare them well for the next stage of learning. For example, young toddlers are guided to develop their physical skills, enjoying lots of opportunities to walk indoors and outdoors, building their core strength and balance. They enjoy exploring the indoor environment and taking a pull-along toy for a walk. Outdoors, older children enjoy jumping off a low rock and celebrate each other's successful jumps. Pre-school-aged children develop strong friendships and are supported by the childminder and her assistants to develop elaborate role-play games, dressing up as doctors who pretend to give medical care to princesses.

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The provision is good

The childminder nurtures children to feel safe and secure in her care and recognises the importance that positive relationships have on children's learning and development. They enjoy sitting on the assistant's lap while she reads them a story. The childminder has a good curriculum and adapts her planning effectively in the moment in order to meet children's interests. Children of all ages make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder takes children on lots of trips, for example to the local beach or woods where they explore the natural world around them.

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n Children are confident communicators, expressing their ideas and sharing what they know and can do. Older children have a rich vocabulary, and toddlers delight in saying 'hello' to the childminder. The childminder interacts with children in a way that is both engaging and encouraging, asking open questions and giving children time to think and respond. Children know that their opinions are valued and respected. The childminder is aware of when children need extra support and uses effective strategies to help all children make good progress in developing their language and communication skills. She composes new songs that capture the children's imagination, introducing new words such as 'zoom' and 'moon'. At group times, older children take pleasure in singing solo, while the rest of the group listens with enthusiasm. n The childminder and assistants regularly take children on outdoor adventures. As

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they walk together to feed pigs and horses in the nearby fields, children, even young toddlers, develop their physical skills. They share the task of carrying the food and enjoy interacting with the animals. The childminder teaches the children about the world around them, explaining that female pigs are called sows and that they live in pigsties. This helps the children gain a great understanding of nature and their community. However, the childminder does not provide regular opportunities for children to learn about and appreciate

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7 January 2025 different religions and cultures and to understand and celebrate their similarities and differences. n The childminder has strong links with the local school and other early years professionals. She visits other settings that children attend to help them settle. As an active member of local childminding groups, the childminder keeps up to date with the latest educational updates and relevant training. She ensures her training has a positive impact on the children's learning experiences. For example, she has undertaken a course on intergenerational care, which has led to monthly sessions at a local elderly day-care centre, helping children develop social and communication skills. n Children are kind, friendly and polite. They eagerly share their toys with others and understand how their behaviour impacts on others. They have a positive attitude towards learning and enthusiastically take part in the activities the

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childminder provides. The childminder guides the children to develop their independence skills, for instance hanging up their coats and bags. At lunchtimes, all the children, regardless of age, collect their lunch bags and bring them to the table to eat together. Older children securely open the zips and lids of their lunch boxes on their own. n Parents report that the care children receive is good and that children make good progress in their learning and development. They recommend the childminder and her assistants to others. They explain that the childminder gives them support with childcare matters, such as sleeping and toilet training. The childminder's book-lending library is popular with parents and helps them to encourage their children's love of books and reading at home.

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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 develop opportunities for children to learn more about different religions and cultures, to further strengthen their understanding of their similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2693329 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10367760 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Camborne, Cornwall. She operates all year round, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8am to 5pm. The childminder is a qualified teacher and works with an assistant. She offers government funded spaces for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder, their assistant and the 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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, their assistant and people living in their home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector read parent feedback during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

7 January 2025 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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