Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 20 March 2012

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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 are provided with an exceptionally high quality of teaching which effectively supports them to make excellent progress in their learning. In particular their communication, language and independent physical skills are developing rapidly.  Children form a very close bond and secure attachment to the childminder. They have very high self-esteem, self-confidence and develop exceptional social skills. This helps them to confidently embrace changes in their daily routine, such as starting nursery and school at a later date.  Children are provided with an exceptional, interesting, stimulating and captivating environment where they are provided with excellent opportunities to explore, investigate and play at their own pace. They move freely between indoors and outside, making independent choices from the extensive range of resources and exciting play spaces created for them.  The childminder has an extensive awareness of safeguarding and child protection

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This provision is outstanding

issues. She knows her role and responsibility and through the implementation of thorough risk assessments she is proactive in maintaining a safe environment.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are strong and effective. The numerous statements, cards and letters from parents are consistently positive. They have complete confidence in the childminder to provide high-quality care, which in turn, helps their children to make such outstanding progress.  The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She is realistic when identifying strengths and areas for ongoing development, with an emphasis on what will make a positive difference to children. The views of children, parents and carers are carefully analysed and taken into account when thinking about changes and improvements.  The childminder makes excellent use of local community facilities, parks and social groups, to help children socialise, gain additional physical skills and to teach children

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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

 consider exploring additional ways of introducing a wider range of music and sounds with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing in the playroom and outdoor play area.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a tour of the premises.  The inspector discussed the activities planned by the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family members living on the premises, the children's records, the policies and procedures, and discussed the monitoring process and evaluation systems that support the service.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder is very experienced and has an outstanding knowledge of how children learn. Therefore, children make excellent progress because the planned activities and available resources are exceptionally well thought out and delivered. The childminder creates a child-friendly environment using both indoor and outdoor play spaces. Children move freely from one area to another, confidently choosing what they would like to do. They are enthusiastic and motivated to learn and the activities sustain their interest well. Observations and assessments are sharply focused and accurately show what children need to learn next. In addition, children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in learning because they develop skills and attitudes to help them in readiness for school. Children enjoy reading books and share stories of past experiences with the childminder. They constantly interact with her and she extends their vocabulary and learning very

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who attend. This is outstanding

effectively. As a result, their communication and language skills are phenomenal for their age.

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outstanding

Children display extremely high levels of confidence to try things out for themselves. This positive attitude comes from the superb support the childminder provides. She encourages children to test out what they can do and to keep on trying. Children's emotional well- being is sensitively and expertly considered. She works closely with parents to ensure that routine care needs are met. Children demonstrate their sense of belonging as they self- direct their play and actively help themselves to the wide range of accessible resources. Children's love of music is effectively promoted, although different types of music and sounds are not as predominantly used. Children feel safe in the childminder's company and behave exceptionally well. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and have the opportunity to play in the fresh air in all weathers, which helps them to stay fit and healthy. Information is effectively shared with parents, using innovative systems that are

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outstanding

easy and quick to use. This means that she always knows exactly what children need and can support children's learning at home.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder continuously strives for excellence in all aspects of her practice and constantly seeks improvements. She explores new ideas and ways to extend children's learning and looks for inspiration from varied sources and by attending training. This results in activities and resources always being imaginative and interesting for children. The childminder maintains an exceptional high-quality care and learning environment, and using innovative teaching methods. Therefore, children make excellent progress is their development. All aspects of safeguarding and welfare are meticulously maintained so children are kept safe and secure. Strong partnerships with parents and the other settings children attend ensure continuity in care and learning. As a result, parents state that they are delighted at the consistently high-quality care their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355233 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 849504 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Whitehaven, Cumbria. She operates from 6.45am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for 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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