Childminder EY319696

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 23 November 2012

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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 dedicated childminder forms secure emotional attachments with children. She welcomes them as part of her extended family in a nurturing home-from-home environment. The comfort, support and reassurance that children receive during their day contribute towards them feeling happy, settled and assured.  The childminder encourages children to make their own independent choices. Areas of play are swiftly enhanced with toys and resources that reflect children's current interests and next steps. This helps to inspire and extend their play and learning.  The childminder uses a calm, kind and sensitive manner with children. She encourages good manners during everyday routines, such as snack time and teaches children about the importance of being kind to others. This helps children to adopt good behaviour.  The childminder is truly committed to enhancing her knowledge and skills. Her regular research, attendance at training and proactive application of learning contribute

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This provision is good

towards ensuring that children have access to high-quality care and learning.  The childminder values all children. She uses effective resources, such as books and role play equipment, to share information about different family occupations and ways of life. This helps to extend children's awareness of people and communities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder intervenes too quickly and does not provide a sharp and consistent focus on helping children to rapidly increase their breadth of vocabulary.  Strategies used to engage parents in their children's learning, both within the setting and at home, are not yet highly successful.

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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

 enhance teaching skills that provide a sharper focus on helping children to increase their breadth of vocabulary more rapidly  strengthen partnerships with parents and share ideas to help them support and extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed children during their routine and freely chosen activities throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector examined a range of documents. These included evidence of suitability, policies and procedures, health and safety documents, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, self-evaluation documents and children's observation and assessment records.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder during a planned activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on recent reference letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. She considers all aspects of children's safety in her everyday practice. The childminder's home is clean and safely organised. Comprehensive policies and procedures are implemented very well and swiftly amended to reflect any new guidance. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments. These monitor the safety of all the areas used by the children and contribute towards minimising any potential risks. The childminder values the views of parents, children and others and uses the information they provide to drive improvement. Tracking is used well to help close any emerging gaps in children's learning. Overall, children's progress is regularly shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Observations and assessments of children's learning are accurate and precise. The childminder uses the information from these to plan challenging and enjoyable activities that, generally, build on what children already know. Children show a great deal of determination and perseverance when developing new skills, such as when becoming absorbed in placing lids on boxes. The friendly and supportive childminder is on hand to respond to the emotions that children freely express, to help them achieve their desired goal. A good range of experiences are provided to promote children's physical skills. For example, they use tools for a purpose and often make connections between current interests, such as diggers and the marks they make. The childminder encompasses children's love for books in a range of ways. For example, children make themselves cosy and listen to stories being read by the childminder with enthusiasm. They enjoy their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

regular visits to places, such as the library, and demonstrate their good knowledge of how to handle books carefully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder, overall, seeks detailed information from parents about children's care and learning needs on entry to her home. She knows her children very well and instantly responds to their changing needs and preferences as these arise. For example, she is on hand to provide snacks when children indicate they are hungry and a comfortable place for them to sleep. This helps to nurture their physical and emotional well-being. The childminder provides a broad range of experiences that contributes towards children adopting healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy their walks to the local farm shop to purchase healthy produce. They learn about their natural and historic surroundings on trips to places, such as the nearby castle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are confident and motivated learners. They show a clear desire to explore their environment freely and independently. Children show confidence in making their needs known and cooperate well with care giving routines. They enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks. Attendance at different social groups helps children to share, respect others and form early friendships. This prepares them well for what they need to learn next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319696 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1059722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Penrith. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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