Bovington, Lara Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 29 April 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 very committed to her role. She provides a stimulating and welcoming environment that enables children to make independent choices. This helps to meet their individual needs and interests.  The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments. Overall, she provides an interesting range of opportunities that supports and extends children's skills in all areas of development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support children in managing their feelings and behaviour. Children soon learn rules, boundaries and how to assess their own risks. This helps them in preparation for when they move on to nursery or school.  The childminder works successfully together with parents and carers to meet children's care and learning needs. Information sharing is effective and parents comment on how well their children learn and benefit from the service provided.

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This provision is good

 Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice well. She uses information from her assistants, parents and children to help identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not utilise opportunities to embrace and extend younger children's innate curiosity about materials and objects.  The childminder is not yet sharply focused on enhancing the outcomes for all children and raising the 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

 strengthen opportunities for younger children to experiment with and explore materials and objects during adult-led activities  sharpen the focus of professional development on further raising the quality of teaching, to help enhance the outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of her suitability and that of her assistants and all household members over the age of 16 years.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's files, assessments and planning and discussed children's progress with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to help keep children safe and well protected. She ensures that her assistants know and understand the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child's welfare. She ensures any training that she attends is cascaded to her assistants. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of her home, indoors and outside. These help her maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and adults. The childminder supports and monitors her assistants' practice effectively through regular supervision sessions. She meets with them to discuss children's learning and ensures they are familiar with her policies and procedures. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She uses effective strategies to support any children who may need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, generally, provides a wide range of exciting and interesting opportunities for children to choose from. She liaises effectively with parents to establish a sound understanding of children's starting points. She knows the children well and plans activities that suit their individual interests. Older children competently write their name when they have made a lantern. Younger children show an interest in exploring, investigating and painting. The childminder and assistant help children to use scissors carefully, helping promote good physical development and hand-to-eye coordination. Early mathematics, communication and language skills are promoted well. Children engage in conversations about their home experiences. The childminder and assistant encourage children to count and develop a sense of spatial awareness. For example, as they post letters they match colours and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's physical and emotional well-being. She takes every opportunity to help younger children to settle in well. She gives cuddles and reassurance to children, helping them to build in confidence. Children demonstrate their close attachment with her and her assistants. The childminder and assistants teach children about healthy living and lifestyles. She teaches children about how their bodies work. She encourages children to use a toy stethoscope to listen inside her stomach and listen to her heart. The childminder provides healthy, nutritionally balanced meals. Children have ample opportunities to benefit from outdoor play experiences, where they get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, including those who are in receipt of additional funding. Children are very sociable and show an eagerness to learn. They play well together, forming positive relationships with each other. Older children are acquiring skills in preparation for school. For example, they confidently show visitors around the home, explaining where all the toys and resources are. Children enjoy learning mathematics through everyday games and activities. They show their emerging knowledge of how to pronounce sounds and letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397787 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1065419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Broughton Moor, near Maryport, Cumbria. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder works with two assistants on separate days of the week. 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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