Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is highly qualified and very experienced. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. This results in children making good progress in all areas of their development.  Children are emotionally secure because the childminder and her assistant build strong relationships with them. They are caring and thoughtful, and children become confident and motivated learners from an early age.  Children learn how to behave appropriately as the childminder and her assistant are effective role models, promoting sharing, respect and good manners. Consequently, children develop the social skills needed for the move to nursery or school.  Partnerships with parents are good. The system used for keeping records supports a shared approach towards children's care, learning and welfare. Children's achievements at home and current interests are fully included and contribute to each child's future

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This provision is good

planned learning. This has a very positive effect on outcomes for children.  The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of the service she provides. She asks her assistant, parents and children for their expectations and what they enjoy doing. By doing so, she continues to make continuous improvements to her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain or share information about children's learning with the other settings they attend.  The childminder does not offer a full range of opportunities and resources for children to learn about the similarities and differences between people and the diversity of the world around them.

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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

 extend partnerships with the other settings that children attend, in order to obtain and share more detailed information about children's learning  strengthen children's awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others to fully promote their awareness of the diversity of the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant working with the childminder.  The inspector read the statements provided by the parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role in meeting all of her legal responsibilities. She attends regular training herself to maintain her good practice and uses her expert teaching skills to make sure that her assistant has a good understanding of the safeguarding policy and procedures. This includes the signs and symptoms of possible neglect and abuse. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her provision, taking into account the thoughts of all those associated with her setting. Children's progress is closely monitored by the childminder. Any gaps in learning are identified and the next steps in children's learning are addressed through planned activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective systems to regularly observe and assess children's progress. She uses the information from her observations to plan what children need to learn next. The childminder obtains information from parents when children first start. This includes children's likes and dislikes, and what children already know and can do. The good teaching methods used by the childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's learning, especially in their communication and language, physical and personal, and social and emotional development. They constantly talk to younger children using clear and simple words to develop their speech. The older children learn to use more complex sentences as the childminder and her assistant ask them questions and engage them in conversations. Children learn about the community in which they live and about the changing seasons. They demonstrate their understanding as they investigate the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

natural materials displayed on the interest table.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle with ease into this warm and caring environment. They are supported to develop their independence and self-confidence in many different practical and social situations. The childminder arranges many visits in the local community, including the local parks. This means that children explore and investigate the rural environment and develop their physical skills. Children are taught how to behave and how to play harmoniously together. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene. She provides a healthy range of snacks and meals. Babies are provided with sensitive and focused attention which helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant both recognise when children become tired and respond attentively, giving cuddles and reassurance before putting them to bed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the positive effect she has had on their children's learning and development. They feel involved because they share a wealth of information with the childminder. Children make good progress and are prepared for the changes ahead of them. The childminder helps them gain the skills they require for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478082 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 977696 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 23

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Walton, near Carlisle, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. Together they provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a Bachelor of Education degree and has Qualified Teacher Status.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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