Childminder EY477110

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 Not applicable

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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 a knowledgeable, experienced and well-qualified practitioner. She is passionate about providing the very best care and education for children. As a result, they all progress well.  Teaching is good and, sometimes, outstanding. Where it is outstanding, the childminder highly skilfully supports children's communication development, helps them to think for themselves, be inquisitive and investigative.  The childminder is reflective, evaluates her practice and actively seeks the views of parents and children. She works with educational professionals to assess the quality of her provision and plan improvements which reflect family needs.  Children form very strong emotional bonds with the childminder who they clearly love spending time with. She is an excellent role model who helps them develop a love for learning. Children's behaviour is excellent.  The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. They appreciate the regular

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This provision is good

and detailed information they get about children's attainment, which helps them to support learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet closely assessing the impact of changes to her practice on outcomes for children.

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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 good self-evaluation systems further and assess the impact of practice on outcomes for children and help them make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records, self- evaluation records, policies and procedures, qualifications, training records 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. Health and safety policies and procedures are robust and evident in practice. The childminder has a very good understanding of her role to safeguard children. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Children learn to recognise dangers and begin to risk assess for themselves. The childminder is proactive in developing excellent relationships with local settings and schools. This helps to ensure that children are well supported as they move on and between different learning environments. Children's progress is tracked to ensure that their individual needs are catered for. This helps the childminder to recognise and address gaps in children's learning and their specific needs. Children learn about and celebrate different cultures and are proud of their own heritage and local community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully uses a range of teaching strategies to meet children's individual learning styles. She accurately assesses children's progress and helps them to learn what they need to next. The environment is rich and inviting. High-quality resources, equipment, toys, tools, experiences and activities are provided, inside and outdoors. Planned activities differ in length. Some are short, while others last all day or all week. For example, children excitedly return, over and over again, to their ice experiment. They wait patiently for objects, which are frozen in ice, to be freed. Children talk about melting and freezing as they touch the hard, cold ice. They wonder how long it will take to turn into water. The childminder sits alongside children as they engage in role play. She knows when to give them time to become engrossed and when to offer her help or extend their understanding. Children listen intently to stories which are used to help them develop

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

comprehension skills, predict and recall events. They helps them develop a desire to read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is flexible in her practice and sensitively supports children when they start in the setting. She provides a comfortable environment where children settle and feel secure. The childminder works closely with parents to follow children's care routines. She treats children with respect, values their individuality and supports them to become independent. Children enthusiastically help with tasks, such as preparing snack, and follow instructions very well. They show perseverance as they cut fruit into small pieces. The childminder teaches children the importance of healthy eating, fresh air and exercise. They follow hygiene routines and learn to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least good progress across all areas of learning. They learn to share, take turns and are polite. Children develop good social skills and build strong friendships. They make choices and lead their own learning. Children are very well prepared with the skills they need to move on to school with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477110 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 989940 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Ulverston, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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Telephone number

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