Childminder EY474375

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 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 qualified childminder understands how children learn and develop. She accurately assesses their achievements and, by incorporating children's interest and next steps in their learning, plans a wide range of activities which meets their individual needs.  Children form a strong bond with the childminder, who is sensitive to their individual needs. She provides children with warmth, reassurance and praise. This enables them to feel happy, secure and comfortable in her care.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder effectively builds up successful relationships with them. She provides a caring family environment in which children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and have a good sense of belonging.  Children behave well. They follow the good examples set by the childminder. Younger children seek her out for reassuring cuddles and older children play well together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to explore and investigate additional materials and resources are not fully maximised, particularly for those children who prefer playing outside.  Children are not fully involved in daily routines. This leads to missed opportunities for them to learn about taking care of other people's resources and keeping themselves, others and the environment tidy and safe.

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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

 explore further opportunities to extend the provision of resources for those children who prefer to play outside  encourage children to become more involved in daily routines to develop their awareness of looking after resources and keeping themselves, others and the environment safe.

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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 self-evaluation, policies and procedures, children's journals and online records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her husband.  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 demonstrates a good understanding of the categories of abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about any child in her care. The childminder maintains a detailed set of policies and procedures and a thorough self-evaluation that support her practice. She is experienced and attends training to continue to develop her teaching skills. The childminder regularly discusses children's progress with parents. She gathers detailed information about their achievements during initial meetings. This, alongside the effective monitoring of children's progress, ensures any gaps in their learning are identified and help is quickly obtained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development. She uses this information to help her effectively plan for children's future learning using their interests and next steps. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She constantly talks to children about what they are doing, introduces new vocabulary and supports and encourages discussions in their play. Children engage in real life experiences, such as taking sick animals to the vets and learning about the life cycle of insects. The childminder encourages children to develop early literacy skills, for example, they enjoy looking at reference books and selecting their own reading book during quieter times. Children enjoy role play and being imaginative. They dress up and become their favourite animal character as they play in the playhouse outside or the tent indoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly in this warm and welcoming family environment. The childminder works very closely with parents to ensure children's care routines are consistently met. She considers the impact of changes in a child's life that may affect their emotional well- being, such as a bereavement of a family pet, and plans activities that help them to cope with such a situation. Children begin to learn that good practices with regard to exercise, eating a varied healthy diet and good hygiene routines help to promote a healthy lifestyle. Outings in to the community help children to learn about the world around them. They mix with other children and gain social skills while attending storytime sessions and toddler groups throughout the week. Children also engage in more physical play while visiting the park, playgrounds and woods close by.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development, including funded children. They are acquiring the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school. Children are learning about the world around them, successfully developing their communication and language skills and are confident, active learners who are highly motivated in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474375 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 966205 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Ulverston, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. 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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Telephone number

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