Childminder EY474505

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder skilfully uses opportunities during children's play to promote their communication and language, personal, social and emotional well-being, physical development and mathematical understanding.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She successfully uses her knowledge and skills to provide high-quality childcare. The childminder plans a broad range of activities, meeting children's needs and interests.  The kind and caring childminder is attentive to children's care, welfare and emotional well-being. She knows them well. Children confidently show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents so that they remain fully informed about the service she provides.  Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns in group activities and learn to

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This provision is good

play happily and cooperatively together.  Children are learning the skills and confidence they require in preparation for their next move on to pre-school. They are given opportunities to explore the community and attend groups where they develop socially and build on friendships.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's development is not fully used to best effect in focusing on how to raise their achievements and progress even further towards an outstanding level.

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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

 build on information about children's development that helps them to achieve at the highest levels.

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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 looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector read statements from parents and took account of the views provided.  The inspector completed a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect. She implements a detailed set of risk assessments for all the areas children use. This helps her to provide a safe and secure environment for them. The childminder accesses support from the local authority advisers. This has helped her to identify the strengths and development areas in her provision so that she can make continuous improvement towards outstanding. The childminder has established good working relationships with parents who effectively contribute to the progress records completed by the childminder. This includes sharing children's achievements at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an excellent role model. Her interaction with the children is effective and supports their good progress. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. They actively engage in their play and enjoy the activities offered to them. The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She provides activities that enhance their development. Children enjoy completing inset jigsaws and matching the baby animal pictures with one showing their mother. They also enjoy art and craft activities, such as making sheep out of wool and glue. Children read books with the childminder that look at feelings and continue the planned animal theme. They learn to press the buttons on the interactive musical tractor so they can make it move and listen to the different animal sounds it makes. Overall, the childminder completes observations and assessments of what children can do and their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's very caring, positive attitude enables children to relax and demonstrate high levels of confidence. Well-established care routines are implemented. Children have regular snacks throughout the day and their independence is well supported. They learn to pour their own drinks and make choices about what they would like to eat from several healthy options. Children enjoy outdoor activities. They are encouraged to choose resources for themselves and to get themselves ready to go into the garden. During their play outside children learn how to avoid risks and keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder gives children helpful guidance that ensures that they use the slide safely. They learn to look after living things. They enjoy collecting the frogs in the garden and returning them to the school pond next door. Children enjoy trips into the community and learn about difference and diversity in the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and enjoy learning. They develop good mathematical, social, physical and creative skills. Children are making good progress in relation to their starting points, learn well and are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474505 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 966207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 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 Burneside, Kendal. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a Foundation Degree in Integrated Care and Education of Children and Young People.

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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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