Childminder EY449620

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2016 18 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 is a highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced practitioner, who has a deep understanding of how children learn. She draws on this to ensure that all children progress well.  Teaching is good. The childminder knows children in her care extremely well and tailors her teaching strategies to meet their different learning styles and development stages.  Children enthusiastically explore and investigate the vibrant, inviting and well-equipped environment, developing skills and knowledge across all areas of learning. They learn to play cooperatively and behaviour is excellent.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her plan for improvements. She is reflective and alters her practice to meet the changing needs of children and their families.  The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children's individual care needs are supported effectively. This helps children to settle well when they start in the

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This provision is good

setting.  The childminder works in strong partnerships with schools, settings and other professionals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet gather enough detailed information about children's attainment and progress when they start in the setting.

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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

 seek even more detailed information from parents about children's attainment and help them make the best possible progress, from the moment they start in the setting.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a risk assessed play environment which is well organised and kept secure at all times. She is extremely vigilant as children play, alerting them to dangers and teaching them how to stay safe. There is a range of robust health and safety policies in place which reflects the childminder's daily practice. The childminder understands her duty to protect children from harm and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Children's attainment is tracked over time and used to plan for any gaps in children's learning or their specific needs. Parents value the childminder, appreciate the regular progress updates they receive and help with their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular observations to assess children's needs and interests and plans activities and experiences which meet these. Children are extremely well supported to develop communication and language skills. They share their thoughts and ideas, ask and answer questions and begin to understand the rules of conversation. The childminder plays alongside children, extending their knowledge and understanding. For example, she uses hedgehog small-world characters and material leaves to demonstrate how they hide in the winter. Children giggle with excitement as they cover and then uncover the creatures. The childminder provides a range of attractively presented books and regularly shares this with children. This helps children to develop a desire to read. The childminder takes every opportunity to promote mathematics. She talks to children about halves and quarters as they cut fruit and she uses numbers, size, shape and positional

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

words throughout play. The childminder celebrates children's achievements with parents at pick up times and helps build on their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form extremely strong bonds with the childminder, who is highly sensitive to their needs and helps them feel safe and secure. They happily lead their own learning, making choices as they play in the stimulating inside and outdoor spaces. The childminder helps children to do things for themselves and undertake small tasks, such as pouring drinks and chopping fruit at snack time. She gives clear instructions and shows children what to do, rather then stepping in too quickly to help. This ensures that children develop resilience and are not over reliant on adults. However, children confidently seek help if they are struggling. The childminder treats children with respect and teaches them how to cope in different social situations. They learn to love the natural world and develop an understanding of their local community on many outings in the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress from their starting points. They are well supported to understand and follow hygiene routines, learn to dress themselves and know how to make healthy lifestyle choices. Children have many opportunities to make marks, and recognise and use letters and numbers. They are able to cope extremely well and are ready for school when they move on from the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449620 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1066053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Cockermouth, Cumbria. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6. The setting operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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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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