Childminder EY240737

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 13 August 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 has a warm and sensitive manner. She knows the children very well and is attentive to their needs, nurturing their physical and emotional well-being. Children enjoy positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminder, greatly promoting their independence to explore.  The childminder is well qualified and uses a variety of teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages. She joins in enthusiastically with children's play ideas and asks well-posed questions to support their good communication skills. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder places high priority on working in partnership with parents, who speak very highly of the service she provides. For example, parents attribute their children's high levels of confidence and good progress to the excellent practice of the childminder.  Children's behaviour is particularly good. They enjoy joining in with daily tasks, such as

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This provision is good

tidying away toys, and happily follow instructions from the childminder. Children show that they understand the rules as they remind one another how to behave.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not regularly exposed to diversity beyond their immediate experiences, in order to support a firm understanding and tolerance of others.  The childminder focuses well on providing a safe environment. However, children are given less opportunities to take risks themselves in order to help them develop a good understanding of safe practices.

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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

 extend experiences that promote children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own  focus more precisely on providing opportunities for children to take risks themselves and develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken from questionnaires and other written comments.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of family members and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She regularly attends training and seeks new information from various sources, further supporting her in her role of protecting children. The childminder is a reflective practitioner and is committed to providing high-quality care and education for children. She has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection, leading to improvements in teaching and partnership with parents. The childminder monitors children's development regularly. This helps her to identify gaps in their learning and provide activities which support children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular and high-quality observations. She uses this information, as well as information from parents, to help inform next steps and planning for each child. Activities and interactions are well matched to children's interests and needs. As a result, children are engaged during their play. The childminder swiftly responds to spontaneous interests that children initiate during play. For example, she follows children's lead when they show an interest in the car track. The childminder demonstrates high expectations of the children and allows plenty of time for children to persist in attempting to fix the track together independently. Children enjoy exploring with different textures during craft activities. They enjoy the sensory experience of using feathers to decorate an owl.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a stimulating and welcoming environment that is well planned and makes good use of the available space. Children make their own choices in play and choose resources they would like to investigate. The childminder offers children an abundance of praise and celebrates their achievements. Children are full of confidence and have high self-esteem. Older children show consideration for their younger peers, offering to help them with tasks and inviting them to join in with activities. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles through the daily routine and everyday play. For example, children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy spontaneous conversations about healthy food options during role play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop very good social skills. They regularly attend different social groups and demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and play cooperatively with their peers. Children develop their independence skills well as they access toilet facilities by themselves and freely access toys and resources. They enjoy using tools and making marks in preparation for early writing. Children are confident learners and ready for their future learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240737 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1064357 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Penrith, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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