Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 30 March 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. The childminder uses highly effective teaching methods to engage and excite the children. As a result, children are keen learners who confidently lead their own play.  The learning environment offers a rich variety of interesting toys and resources. These are very easily accessible and those stored out of reach are clearly labelled with both print and photograph. This highly enabling environment, wonderfully promotes children's independent play.  The childminder successfully creates a warm and nurturing atmosphere for the children, who are extremely happy and content in the childminder's home. Consistent, two-way information sharing and firm partnerships with parents and others mean children's individual needs are met exceptionally well, including those with special educational needs.  The childminder is fully committed to her role and demonstrates a strong drive to

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This provision is outstanding

improve. She attends regular training to increase her professional development which positively impacts on the children and the high quality learning experiences they receive.  Self-evaluation is rigorous and takes into account the views of parents, children and evaluations of practice completed by the childminder and her co-childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the educational programme for understanding the world by increasing opportunities for children to explore a wider range of technology based toys and equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities during indoor play, in the garden and during snack and lunch time.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and took account of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed the children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures and the self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from parental questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how children learn. She remains flexible in her planning, understanding that the most powerful learning comes from children leading their own play and exploring their own ideas. The childminding environment is bustling with activity, where children are engaged in high quality play. Children have a tremendous time in the garden. They show high levels of independence, imagination and concentration. They rummage around the toy storage boxes for items to aid their play ideas and happily tend to their dolls. The childminder effectively supports their learning as she suggests other items to use, encouraging the children to explore their ideas even further. Other children enjoy using paint brushes and water to make marks on different surfaces. More opportunities to explore technological play would enhance their experiences even further. The childminder is very effective in asking children questions

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who attend. This is outstanding

that encourages them to think and recall past experiences, helping to consolidate children's learning. She has much in place to ensure children receive planned and targeted support. This means all children are supported to develop to the best of their ability.

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outstanding

Children enjoy highly positive relationships with the childminder, who is warm, kind and caring towards the children. Tailored settling-in procedures and excellent information sharing means that children settle quickly and benefit from close bonds with the childminder from early on. Children's physical and emotional well-being are highly supported as a result. The childminder places high priority on children learning self-control and confidence in social situations. She skilfully creates opportunities for children to play together cooperatively and use their developing social skills. Children are well prepared for future learning and eventually a smooth transition to school. Children have many opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles as they talk about wearing their sun hats, applying sun cream and ensuring they regularly stop for a drink. Trips to an allotment help children gain a deeper understanding of healthy eating as they learn where fruit and

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a well-embedded knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. Her excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals means that all those involved with children work together to meet their individual needs. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training and is confident in her ability to identify any potential signs that may indicate a child protection concern and follow the correct reporting procedures. The childminder remains well- informed of current early years practice and promptly implements newly acquired skills into her provision, enabling her to teach children very effectively. The childminder closely monitors the progress children make. This is done through very regular observations and tracking. This means the childminder is able to swiftly identify areas for the development and implement next steps into the planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268323 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 848520 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in Ulverston, Cumbria. The childminder works with another registered childminder, who is her daughter. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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