Childminder 316922

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 10 July 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 well qualified and works in a strong partnership with her assistant. They reflect on and evaluate their practice and seek the views of parents and children to help them plan improvements.  Teaching is good. Children are provided with an interesting range of activities and experiences, building skills across all seven areas of learning. This helps all children to progress well from their starting points.  Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They confidently approach them for reassurance, help and encouragement when they need it. Children's behaviour is very good.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder ensures that they have regular updates about children's progress and attainment. This helps them to effectively support learning at home.  The childminder and her assistant seek continued professional development opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills further. The childminder supports her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does things for children which they are capable of doing for themselves.  Children are not always encouraged to think about and solve problems that arise as they play.

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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

 help children to do things for themselves and develop greater independence  provide more opportunities for children to solve problems as they play and further enhance their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the area of the home used for childminding.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications, training and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their role to protect children from harm. They complete risk assessments to help ensure that children are not exposed to dangers in the home and on outings. The childminder and her assistant know what to do if they have concerns about a child's welfare or development. They are both trained in paediatric first aid. The childminder tracks children's progress to highlight any gaps in learning or specific needs. She shares this information with her assistant and together, they ensure that children learn what they need to next. The childminder has good links with local schools and she is committed to working with health and education professionals to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment for learning is well organised and appropriate to children's developmental needs. Favourite toys, resources and equipment are easily accessible for children of all ages. Younger children sit in cosy spaces where they are able to view their surroundings. They select from a range of cause and effect toys, opening and closing moving parts and pressing buttons. They develop increasing physical control as they do this. Older children pour, fill and empty a variety of vessels as they play with dried pasta tubes. The childminder and her assistant chat to children using mathematical language, asking questions and sharing information to extend their knowledge further. However, children are also given the time to become fully engrossed in play with minimal interruptions. This helps them to remain focused and concentrate well. Regular visits to the local library and the availability of interesting books help children develop a desire to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

read. Children listen carefully to stories and enjoy selecting and looking at books as part of their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers parents flexible settling-in arrangements. She gathers information about children's care routines and interests to follow these. Parents appreciate and value the setting highly. Children are encouraged to do some things for themselves and are happy to help with tasks when they are asked. The childminder provides nutritious and varied snacks and children have regular drinks. They are taught the importance of fresh air and exercise. Children can spend long periods of time in the garden and go on many, varied outings in the local area. A favourite is the local woods where children are supported to engage with nature and the natural world. The childminder has built on children's interest in birds and they make sure hanging feeders in the garden are well stocked with seeds. Children attend early years groups, meet new friends, develop confidence and social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. Babies are well supported to engage with the world around them, build physical strength, have a voice and share their likes and dislikes. Older children develop the skills and understanding they need to be ready and well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316922 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1064052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in in Brampton, Cumbria. The childminder's husband works as her assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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