Childminder EY477798

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 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 uses her experience of child development well to engage in quality interactions with the children. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote learning so that children make good progress in their development.  The childminder regularly tracks and monitors children's progress to ensure they are moving forward in their development and that any emerging gaps are swiftly identified.  The childminder works in partnership with the other early years settings children attend. Information regarding children's progress and next steps is shared and used well to complement their learning.  The childminder is dedicated to her role and shows an ambitious vision for the service she provides. She is effective in her self-evaluation and committed to improving her provision. She seeks the views of parents to help her bring about positive changes and make ongoing improvements.  Children enjoy a range of activities that teaches them effectively about people in the

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This provision is good

wider world. Resources and activities reflect and value the diversity of the children's backgrounds and those around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet extended the good partnerships in place with parents to incorporate their contributions to assessments and tracking of children's progress.  Children have fewer opportunities to explore and investigate the natural world.

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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

 strengthen the good partnerships with parents by providing more opportunities for them to contribute to initial and ongoing assessments  expand the programme for understanding the world to increase opportunities for investigations of the natural world, in order to further develop children's exploration skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning during freely chosen play and during lunchtime preparations.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including the policies and procedures in place.  The views of parents were taken into account from progress report comments and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the correct reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Risk assessments are regularly carried out and used to help the childminder take steps to identify and minimise any hazards. The childminder has a very professional attitude to her work and is proactive in keeping up to date with changes in legislation. She regularly attends childminder forums and local authority update sessions. The childminder swiftly implements new skills from training and research she conducts. For example, following training on supporting development in babies, she has made improvements to the learning environment aimed at younger children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses her good knowledge of the children to help her identify and plan for their next steps. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities which offers a good level of challenge. Children are confident to explore their own ideas and show a great assertiveness towards their play preferences. They thoroughly enjoy role play and use their imaginative skills well. They care for dolls, pretending they are babies as they place them in the prams and cover them with blankets. The childminder asks questions about where they are taking their babies, helping children to extend their imagination and play ideas. Children show a love of books and reading. They handle books with care and enjoy exploring the images with the childminder. The childminder supports children to call upon their own experiences as she links the stories with what she knows of the children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment where children are very well looked after. She is kind and nurturing towards the children and supports their physical and emotional well-being effectively. Children's behaviour is excellent. They know and understand the routine, rules and expected behaviour during their time with the childminder. Children gain good social skills as they develop wonderful friendships and play cooperatively together. The childminder places high priority on children managing their own safety from a young age. They engage in a range of risk-taking play where they are encouraged to consider risks and solutions for themselves and learn safe behaviours. Children gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles through the daily routine and planned activities. The childminder supports the youngest children through offering a good narrative and key words to explain the importance of hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are confident, active learners and show good concentration and listening skills. Children enjoy learning and develop key skills to support them in their future learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477798 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 979896 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Penrith, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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