Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 24 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements in her practice. She has maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification and all planning and records of children's progress are maintained to a high standard.  The childminder establishes caring and loving relationships with the children. She is affectionate and responsive to their individual needs and promotes their independence well. This means children's welfare and emotional well-being is supported effectively.  The quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder and her assistant understand how children learn. They plan an effective curriculum that promotes and extends children's experiences in all areas of learning. This helps to make sure that they gain the skills needed in readiness for school.  The childminder provides a wide variety of resources and equipment that stimulates and interests children. She enables children to take the lead in their play. They are well

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This provision is good

behaved, motivated, engaged and eager to participate.  The partnership with parents is good. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to obtain information from parents to promote their ongoing involvement in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has a strong working partnership with her assistant, she does not routinely evaluate the quality of the assistant's work and provide coaching and mentoring to improve her practice.  The childminder does not make the best use of the evaluation and monitoring systems in place to help set clear priorities and identify more challenging improvement targets.

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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

 enhance the already strong working partnership with the assistant through more routine monitoring of the quality of her work and the provision of suitable coaching and mentoring, in order to help improve her practice  strengthen the focus of evaluation and monitoring to help develop clearer priorities and set more challenging targets to support continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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, children's records 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 and her assistant have a good knowledge of what to do if they are worried or concerned about a child in their care. The childminder supervises children well and helps them to learn how to keep themselves safe. She has a good range of policies and procedures which she regularly reviews with her assistant and shares with parents. The childminder fully understands about supporting children's moves on to the next stage in their education, including school or nursery. She works consistently with parents and other providers to track children's progress and to complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a balanced educational programme for all children. She observes and assesses children's progress regularly to help provide levels of challenge that are well matched to their learning needs. Parents provide information to help the childminder establish children's starting points in their learning. This results in her providing interesting and stimulating activities right from the start of any arrangement. Children are motivated to learn and engaged in activities. They enjoy practical hands-on experiences, such as making their own lunch. Children enthusiastically create a range of pizza toppings and add it to their pizza base. When the pizza is cooked they enjoy their meal sitting together at the farmhouse table. Children explore and investigate the natural habitat outside in the rain. They dress themselves in waterproof clothing and look for insects and mini-beasts before splashing in puddles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and relaxed in the childminder's care. The childminder's positive approach and her consistent praise help children to feel valued and respected. Children are well behaved. They engage well in activities and are highly motivated in their play. The childminder effectively responds to their individual interests and needs. She provides exciting play experiences and everyone is included. All children demonstrate a good understanding of well-established hygiene routines. Learning activities are used to enhance children's understanding of safety and the world around them. Children are eager to go on their nature walk to look for bugs and insects. They listen carefully to the childminder while she reminds them to be mindful of cars that may come down the farm track. Children demonstrate good personal physical skills. They all try to dress themselves, seeking help only when necessary. The childminder supports them well. She offers lots of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

praise and encouragement and gives children time to try things for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the typical levels of development for their age. They are active learners and they really enjoy the activities provided. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They show a willingness to try new activities, develop new skills and play together cooperatively. Children's communication and language, physical and personal development are effectively supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254260 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1042619 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Abbeytown, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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