Childminder EY481501

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 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 is a well-qualified practitioner who strives to provide high-quality care and education for all children. This helps them to progress well from their starting points.  Teaching is good. Overall, the childminder uses a range of teaching strategies well to meet the individual learning styles of the children in her care. Home learning is well promoted.  The childminder works exceptionally well with other settings that children attend. Excellent communication ensures that children's development is effectively built on, as they move between the learning environments.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She is respectful, considerate and offers them comfort, reassurance and help when they need it. Children behave very well.  The childminder understands the importance of working with schools and other professionals to ensure that children's individual and specific needs are effectively met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder solves problems for children without encouraging them to think for themselves.  Occasionally, children do not know what they are doing when the childminder starts a planned activity.

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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

 encourage children to think about and find their own solutions to problems which arise as they play  provide children with a clear explanation of planned activities that help them to fully engage with learning from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to continually improving. She uses observations of children and feedback from parents to help her plan for development. The childminder assesses children's progress and tracks it over time. This enables her to narrow any gaps in learning and respond swiftly to any specific developmental needs. The childminder seeks opportunities to extend her knowledge further and improve outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection practice. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Policies and procedures are robust and evident in daily practice. The childminder risk assesses the environment and ensures that children are aware of dangers as they play. This helps them to stay safe in the setting and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about children's learning and development. She plans flexibly to build on their interests and to help them achieve what they need to learn next. Generally, planned activities capture children's imaginations, extend their understanding and engage them for long periods. For example, children make colourful potions outside. They watch as coloured waters change as they are mixed. They enjoy adding and mixing glitter as they experiment and test out ideas. The childminder promotes communication and language well, engaging children in conversations and encouraging them to explain what they are doing. Mathematical development is well supported. The childminder describes amounts, capacity, volume and size as children play. Parents are well informed about children's progress and experiences. Parents share children's learning at home, which the childminder builds on.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and engaging learning environment. Children are keen to explore and investigate a wide range of interesting spaces which is attractive and has high-quality resources. This enables them to lead their own play and rely less on adults. For example, they independently access a range of vessels to use in their water play. Children are well supported when they start in the setting. Parents provide detailed care, attainment and progress information to help the childminder plan for children's individual needs. This helps them to settle quickly and feel secure. The childminder ensures that children follow hygiene routines and keep themselves healthy. They are provided with nutritious and balanced meals and snacks, and they spend long periods outdoors in the fresh air. Children develop an understanding of their community on outings and when attending groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are supported to work as part of a team. They learn to take turns and consider one another and the environment. They help each other and enjoy taking responsibility for tasks, such as serving their meals and sorting resources. Children are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481501 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 994040 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 4

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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 Keswick, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher. She 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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