Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 and her assistants are well qualified and their teaching is good. Together, they ensure that all children progress well from their starting points.  Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistants. This helps them to feel safe, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder ensures that her assistants are checked for suitability to work with children. She has robust recruitment, induction and supervision systems in place.  Parents are valued partners in learning. The childminder and her assistants share children's achievements with parents and help them to support learning at home.  The childminder and her assistants are good role models. They teach children to understand and follow rules and routines, and be polite. Behaviour is very good.  The childminder seeks the views of her assistants, parents and children to help her plan for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet gather detailed information from parents about children's progress and attainment when they start in the setting to help her plan from the onset.  Professional development opportunities are not focused closely enough on improving the quality of teaching.  Self-evaluation is not used to assess the impact of changes to practice, to further improve 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

 gather more detailed information about children's attainment from parents and help children make the most rapid progress from the moment they start in the setting  seek professional development opportunities which raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  strengthen self-evaluation further and use assessments of the impact of changes to practice, to help further improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of her assistants and persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants know the signs of abuse and neglect, and the action to take if they have concerns about a child's welfare or development. Policies and procedures are robust and can be seen in practice. Risk assessments are used to reduce hazards in the setting and on outings. The setting is kept secure; children are closely supervised and learn how to keep themselves safe. Children's progress is tracked. The childminder uses assessment information to highlight any gaps in children's learning or specific needs, which are quickly addressed. Partnerships are good. The childminder is committed to working closely with other settings, schools and professionals to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There are effective systems in place for observations, assessments and planning. The childminder ensures that children are provided with activities and experiences which inspire them and help them to learn. For example, children are encouraged to explore and investigate. They spend long periods of time engrossed in play with pasta, using a range of objects, utensils and vessels. The childminder and her assistants sit alongside children as they play, helping them to link their actions and objects to words. They introduce new vocabulary and phrases and promote the mathematical language of position, size, shape and capacity. Children of all ages are encouraged to listen, be verbal, ask questions and share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder ensures that children have a lot of opportunities to enjoy texts being read to them. They sit together, sharing stories and looking closely at illustrations. This helps children to relax and develop a desire to access

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment for learning is developmentally appropriate, interesting and inviting for children. They have access to range of good quality resources, toys, tools and equipment. Children regularly spend time in the garden, getting fresh air and exercise. They learn about the natural world and their local community as they go on many, varied outings. Children are encouraged to develop independence, assist with tasks and do things for themselves. Nevertheless, they confidently ask for help or support when they need it. Children make choices and express their likes and dislikes. They are provided with healthy meals, snacks and learn to follow hygiene routines. Children are well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder uses information gathered from parents to follow children's care routines and plan for their interests.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They learn to become effective communicators. They are articulate and listen well. Children who attend more than one setting move between them with confidence and build on their successes. Children are motivated and keen to participate in activities, showing an eager disposition for learning. They learn to work cooperatively as a group, to share ideas and to negotiate. All children develop the skills and knowledge they need to be ready for school or the next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493823 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1033150 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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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 2015. She lives in Dalton in Furness, Cumbria. The childminder works with three occasional assistants. They provide care from 8.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to provide funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder and her assistants all hold early years qualifications 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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