Childminder EY425710

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 10 January 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 childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has completed all the actions and recommendations and introduced self-evaluation processes to clearly identify and prioritise areas for further development. This strengthens and drives continued improvement of the provision.  Overall, teaching is effective. The childminder and her assistants provide activities that children enjoy and which meet their interests. They observe and assess children as they play, and build on the next steps in their learning. This helps to ensure their continued good progress in their development.  The planning considers the individual needs, interests and stage of development of all children. The childminder and her assistants use this information effectively to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for all children in all areas of learning and development.  The learning environment both inside and out is well planned to stimulate and motivate

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This provision is good

children to learn through a wide range of sensory experiences. All children can independently choose items that are accessible, well organised and appropriate to their developmental stage.  Children are well behaved. They develop good manners and social skills. The childminder and her assistants are good role models and help them to clearly understand what is expected of them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The professional development of the childminder and her assistants is not yet precisely targeted to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  Occasionally, children do not have enough time to develop their thinking and language skills to respond to a question from the childminder or her assistants.

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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 professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills to the highest level  ensure that all children have appropriate time to respond to questions and develop their thinking and language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding.  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 policies and procedures, self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the assistants working with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents. She 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 and responsibility to protect the children in her care. Children's safety is paramount. All adults living or working in the childminder's home have undergone appropriate checks and are suitable to work with children. The childminder checks the identity of all visitors and children's safety is monitored through detailed risk assessments and daily checks. The childminder and parents work well together to meet all children's needs. Parents feel that the childminder and her assistants are caring, friendly and supportive. They appreciate the advice and guidance offered to them and feel involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder and her assistants are very knowledgeable about their key children's current stage of development and interests. Together, they plan activities they know children will enjoy. For example, children are provided with a wide range of sensory- play materials and musical instruments to explore and investigate. They sing action songs and read stories that the older children can join in with. The childminder and her assistant work well together to support children in their development and learning. For example, children recognise numbers and numerals in books. They learn about colours while practising their throwing skills, and learn the importance of manners and social skills. Parents are encouraged to support children's learning. For example, speech and language sheets are displayed on the noticeboard to take home and information about activities is recorded daily in children's diaries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle easily and build secure relationships with all the adults caring for them. The childminder and her assistants are very responsive and allow children to make their own choices in their play. For example, after playing outside children become interested in the toy kitchen, so they move it to a better position to enable all the children to play together. Children enjoy outdoor activities. They sit in cars and pedal scooters safely around the garden. Children learn to keep themselves safe and are provided with opportunities to become more independent in readiness for school. For example, children help prepare and serve the snack and learn to write their name. They learn the skills of dressing themselves and play harmoniously with one another. Good links are established with the other settings children attend, which enables continuity in their care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children's progress is regularly monitored to identify areas for development and to shape their future learning. Assessments show that children are making good progress and acquiring skills in readiness for school. Children develop good listening, understanding and speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425710 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1042608 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Carlisle, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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