Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 2 May 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder joins in children's play and plans activities that support their interests. She builds on what children already know and can do. This helps to promote their continued good progress in their learning.  The childminder is very caring and attentive to all children's needs. She supports their emotional well-being very effectively. This helps children to feel confident, safe and secure in her care.  Younger children are well cared for and content in their play. Older children are supported to be independent in their self-care routines in readiness for school. They learn to manage their own personal care needs, put on their own shoes and coat to play outside and remove them when returning indoors.  The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They help prepare their own self-chosen snack, follow good hygiene routines and enjoy plenty of opportunities

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the strongest possible links with the other settings children attend to enable them to share information about children's learning and development.  The childminder does not fully utilise the methods in place for sharing information from parents about what children achieve in the home.

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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 the links with the other settings children attend and share information about children's learning and development  build on the methods in place that help parents more effectively share information about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas in the home used for childminding and spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the activities children took part in during the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the setting's self-evaluation, children's records, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the co-minder and assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and is very knowledgeable about what would make her concerned about the children in her care. She gives good priority to all aspects of safety and supervises children closely. The home is secure and daily checks on the environment help ensure that risks to children are minimised. The childminder evaluates her provision and identifies areas that she would like to develop even further. The childminder works closely with her co-minder. They are committed to ongoing improvement and attend additional training to update their skills and professional development. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder obtains information from parents on entry to determine children's starting points. Parents comment on the high level of care, quality of resources and family friendly service offered to them and their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides a good range of activities that meets their interests. She observes children at play and checks their progress against the typical levels of development expected for their age. The next steps in their learning are clearly highlighted and supported in routines and activities. The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language development. She introduces new words and uses skilful questioning to encourage children to talk about their own experiences. For example, the childminder asks the children about the pets they have at home. The childminder's good teaching contributes to the good progress children make in all the areas of learning. Children enjoy helping the childminder. They confidently stand at the sink to wash the snack dishes and the resources they used with the modelling dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and contented. They settle easily and develop good relationships with the childminder and her co-minder who work well together. They both show genuine care and affection for children. Younger children snuggle into them when they are needing a cuddle or getting tired. Children behave well and develop good social skills. Children respond well to gentle reminders to share and take turns in their play and during routine activities. They learn how to help keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to cross the road safely when walking to school with the childminder. The childminder ensures children have opportunities to learn about the community and the wider world. For example, they visit the library, local shops and community centre. The childminder extends their knowledge of other cultures and lifestyles and the resources offered reflect diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are motivated and eager to join in activities. They learn to cooperate, share and take turns. They develop a positive attitude to others and are kind and considerate to each other. Children develop their skills in mathematics while taking part in activities and enjoy creative play using their senses. Children are well prepared for their future moves on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361441 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1065034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 23

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Brampton, Cumbria. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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