Childminder in Cumbria

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 18 February 2013

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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 uses her knowledge of how children learn to help them progress well. She plans activities and experiences which meet their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder is experienced, has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and knows children in her care very well. She works in a strong partnership with her assistant to meet the needs of all children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They feel well informed, involved and able to support children's learning effectively at home.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model who has high expectations of all children and helps them understand boundaries and rules.  The childminder and her assistant use a good balance of praise, support and challenge to engage and enthuse children. They help children to think about and solve simple problems for themselves and have an awareness of danger. This enables them to

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This provision is good

develop the ability to assess risks for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet fully engage parents in sharing information about children's learning and development to provide a more precise and complete picture of children's achievements and learning needs.

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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 opportunities for parents to share more information about children's learning and development when they start in the setting and on an ongoing basis.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, health and safety policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role to protect children and knows how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare. She is vigilant as children play and uses risk assessments to identify and reduce hazards in the environment. The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She is evaluative and reflective and has made improvements since her last inspection. She plans for development and uses feedback from parents and children as part of this process. The childminder works effectively with her assistant and ensures her practice is good. She uses observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. This helps her to highlight and address any gaps in their learning. Parents are regularly updated about children's progress, verbally and using an electronic system, which they enjoy accessing at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident, independent learners who become fully engaged in their play and are highly motivated. They are well supported to be good communicators and are happy to chat as they play. They talk about their experiences at home, ask and answer questions and share their likes and dislikes. The childminder uses activities to promote knowledge, skills and understanding. Children thoroughly enjoy making selections from a wide range of interesting materials, which they use to embellish their dough creations. The childminder plays alongside children, encouraging them to persevere when faced with challenges. She skilfully differentiates activities so that they can meet the needs of children of different ages and stages of development. For example, she models techniques to children who need extra support, while leaving others to test out their ideas independently. This helps all children achieve and make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are clearly happy and feel secure in the childminder's care. She has effective procedures in place to help them settle when they start in the setting. Parents share information about children's individual care needs, which promotes consistency of care. Children are encouraged to access resources independently and lead their own learning. They demonstrate kindness and consideration for their peers, share and take turns. The childminder is sensitive and quick to recognise and respond when children are tired or need her help. They are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices and learn to cope with their personal care. Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals and get regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes them on outings and to the local park to play. This helps children understand their local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning and are well equipped with the skills they need for school or the next stage in their learning. They help with tasks, such as tidying up, and develop independence from a very young age. Children enjoy sharing books, listen carefully to stories and talk about the text. This helps them develop a love for books and a desire to read.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256490 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1042701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Lindale, Cumbria. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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