Childminder 317233

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2016 25 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 successfully addressed the action and recommendation raised at her last inspection to improve the quality of her provision. She has implemented the progress check for all children aged between two and three years and she has further developed the evaluation of her practice.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming, stimulating and interesting environment. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's company. They develop good relationships with the childminder and they confidently play alongside each other.  Children have access to a wide range of resources that is suitable for their age and provides appropriate challenge to engage their interest. They are active learners and their independence is supported from a young age.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and effectively monitors their development. She knows what children enjoy, know and need to do next. The

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This provision is good

childminder successfully uses this information to provide stimulating experiences and play opportunities that children take part in and learn from.  The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment. She completes detailed risk assessments to identify and minimise all potential hasards. This enables children to play and move around safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for gaining information from parents about children's learning at home.  The childminder's professional development plans are not yet targeted precisely enough to achieve and maintain an even higher quality of teaching.

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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

 review how information is shared to ensure that the most up-to-date information is obtained from parents that helps to fully extend children's learning  build on the already good practice and plan targeted professional development that helps to ensure that teaching is of an even higher quality.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 self-evaluation form, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector read statements provided by 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 has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about any child in her care. She ensures that children are closely supervised at all times and is very responsive to their needs. The childminder monitors and tracks children's development across all areas of learning so that any gaps in their development are quickly identified and supported. The childminder evaluates her provision to help her identify and secure future improvements. Positive relationships are established with parents. The statements obtained from parents provide positive written feedback. This demonstrates their high satisfaction with the quality of their children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a very experienced early years practitioner. Her good quality teaching methods extend and promote children's all-round development. For example, the childminder effectively supports their communication skills. She maintains an ongoing dialogue with the children as they play. This supports their acquisition of language and promotes their speaking skills. Children enjoy building towers using a set of large coloured bricks. The childminder introduces number as the children build a tower. Children listen to the childminder as she asks them to help to tidy away the toys before their snack. They follow her lead and competently put their toys away. Children enjoy looking at sensory books and doing the actions to their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a close bond and secure attachment with the childminder. They cuddle into the childminder and remain close to her during activities. The childminder knows the children well and instinctively knows when they are tired or hungry. She constantly talks with them during care routines so they know what is happening. Children's self-esteem is promoted through the consistent praise and encouragement they receive. This supports their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children eat a range of healthy meals and have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. Young children confidently explore the floor space around them using all of their senses. They enjoy outdoor activities in the garden and various outings into the community. Young children sleep for short periods during the day. This quiet time is monitored closely by the

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and make good progress from their starting points. They choose activities linked to their interests and their efforts and achievements are celebrated. Children are developing the confidence and skills that will equip them well for future learning. They are learning to share, take turns, look after resources and cooperate with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317233 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1042630 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Penrith, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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