Cottrill, Amy Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 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 childminder constantly evaluates her practice and provision and seeks feedback from parents and children to help her set priorities for improvement.  The childminder observes children and uses the information gained to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. Assessments of children's learning are completed regularly and accurately. This helps her to monitor children's development and identify any gaps in learning.  Good relationships with parents have been established. Parents share information which the childminder uses to complement children's learning and promote a consistent approach.  Children are well behaved and learning to respect each other, share and take turns. The childminder is a good role model and is calm and consistent when supporting children to manage their feelings.  Children make good progress in their learning and development as they play together. The childminder provides plentiful opportunities for them to learn about healthy

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This provision is good

lifestyles. For example, children plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables and learn how they can be used as part of a healthy balanced diet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes makes comments and answers questions too readily without giving children time to think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder has not yet established sharply focused plans for professional development to extend her already good teaching skills and ensure high-quality practice is maintained and further improved.

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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

 provide children with more time to think, encourage them to solve problems for themselves and extend their thinking skills even further  focus more on professional development to ensure training is targeted on maintaining strong practice and achieving higher quality teaching.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's files, relevant policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She is up to date with new legislation that affects her practice. Areas of the environment, activities and experiences are risk assessed thoroughly. This helps to ensure that children have safe and secure places to play and learn. The childminder effectively teaches children how to manage the environment safely, such as when using the stairs. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents. This contributes to the safe and efficient management of the setting. Parents' comments are very positive about what she provides for their children. Older children's comments are recorded and compliment the childminder on her care and support provided for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from good quality interactions with the childminder. The childminder provides an interesting range of activities and practical experiences that stimulate children's interests. For example, children make their own ice cream. They develop their physical skills as they whisk and stir. Children gain an understanding of early science and mathematical concepts as the childminder teaches children about the process. The childminder promotes very good conversational skills as together they talk and observe people, animals and objects in their local community. She provides maps and books that help to extend older children's knowledge and understanding of the world. Role play opportunities help to stimulate younger children's imagination. Children take delight in becoming the stationmaster while building tracks and playing with trains and vehicles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being very well. Her gentle, caring and calming nature helps children to settle quickly and build positive relationships with others. She provides a warm, friendly and stimulating environment where children play confidently and are self-motivated. Children feel safe and secure and show eagerness to join in with the wide range of activities on offer. The childminder provides children with a nutritious diet to support their physical well-being. She places a high value on supporting children to develop their personal, social and communication skills. For example, all children sit around the table at mealtimes and converse about their day's activities and home experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress that is typical for their age and stage of development. They enjoy their play experiences and learn to appreciate the world around them. They have opportunities to experiment and be creative. Children acquire the skills needed in preparation for moving on to nursery or school. Younger children are becoming more independent and self-assured. Children's early reading skills are developing well, for example, they enjoy exploring a range of books. They learn to count and match colours, developing their early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484400 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 999692 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Allithwaite, Grange Over Sands. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. 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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