Summers, Jacqueline

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2016 5 September 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 well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated childminder regularly reflects on the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps her to make further improvements and meet the needs of children and families.  Teaching is good. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress, addressing gaps in learning through tailored teaching. She is quick to identify specific needs and ensures that all children progress well from their starting points.  The childminder has a very good understanding of child development and how children learn. She observes children and provides activities and experiences which reflect their interests and what they need to learn next.  The environment for learning is interesting for children and inspires them to be creative and imaginative. The childminder encourages children to make choices and lead their own learning. She is always close by to offer help, encouragement or support.

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This provision is good

 Children have close attachments to the childminder and develop a sense of belonging. The childminder works with parents to provide consistency of care and children's behaviour is excellent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet maximised opportunities to gather detailed information from parents about children's attainment when they start in the setting.  Occasionally, the childminder asks questions in quick succession, or provides the answers to questions immediately, without giving children time to formulate their thoughts and respond.

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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 more detailed information from parents about children's attainment that help them make the most rapid progress from the moment they start in the setting  extend teaching skills that help children to think about and formulate their responses to questions asked.

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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 spoke to the childminder, children and parents during the inspection.  The inspector observed children playing indoors and outside and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, daily diaries, policies and procedures, self-evaluation, training records, qualifications and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder seeks safeguarding updates to ensure that her practice meets current requirements. She has a very good understanding of how to protect children from harm. The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder regularly checks the environment to keep it free from hazards and helps children understand how to stay safe. She seeks professional development opportunities to update her good knowledge further. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. The childminder closely tracks children's progress and, generally, seeks parents' input into her assessments. Parents are well informed and engaged in children's home learning. The childminder works well with other professionals, schools and settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a range of exciting opportunities across all areas of learning. She talks to children as they play, showing enthusiasm and helping them to test out their ideas. The childminder provides a good balance of support and challenge. She knows when to let children become engrossed in play and when to step in to extend their learning. For example, when children role play an exciting sea rescue, she talks to them about how to use a whistle to alert rescuers. The childminder skilfully introduces new vocabulary, explaining meaning and context as she engages children in conversation. She helps children develop an understanding of order, colour, number, size and position and they play a range of board games. This helps support their mathematical development well. Children readily access a range of interesting texts which reflect their interests. They are keen to hear the childminder read and listen intently and she encourages children to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

participate. They excitedly say the words as she leaves gaps for them in favourite rhyming stories. This helps children become confident readers who show a real love for books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well with the nurturing, considerate and fun childminder. Daily routines and planned activities promote children's independence. The childminder uses positive praise and encouragement to develop children's feelings of self-esteem and confidence. They are kind to their peers, help each other and build strong friendships. Children go on many and varied outings in the local area. This helps to develop their social skills and an understanding of their community. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She helps children to understand the importance of fresh air, exercise and a balanced diet. Children spend regular and often long spells of time playing outdoors, learning about and connecting with the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic, motivated learners who are keen to engage in and embrace new experiences. They enthusiastically make decisions, actively exploring and solving problems as they play. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared when it is time to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317282 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1064066 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Cockermouth, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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