Childminder EY452904

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 9 April 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 committed and passionate about improving outcomes for children. She has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection and strives to become outstanding.  Overall, the well-qualified childminder provides good quality teaching and enjoyable learning experiences for children. She effectively observes children at play, assesses their progress in learning and development and plans interesting and stimulating experiences. Children make good progress.  The childminder has developed very strong partnerships with parents. She gets to know children and their families well and children thrive in her welcoming home.  The childminder establishes good links and communication with other settings that children attend, supporting continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder has high expectations of children and their behaviour is good. She effectively supports them to manage their feelings. She is calm, consistent and provides

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This provision is good

good, clear explanations and appropriate praise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides good opportunities for children to exercise choice and lead their own play. However, on occasions, she does not fully help them to extend their own play and interests, helping to enhance learning to optimum levels.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and considers feedback from parents and children. However, there is scope to monitor the effectiveness of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning even more rigorously, helping improve outcomes for children to even higher levels.

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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

 support and challenge children even further in extending their own play ideas and interests and help them reach optimum levels of achievement  strengthen the monitoring of the quality of teaching to raise standards even further and increase the potential to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed where children play, eat and sleep.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 and evidence records of her training, qualifications and the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and looked at written feedback provided, taking account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very clear about her role in ensuring children's safety and welfare. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder places a strong focus on keeping children safe and undertakes daily checks and regular risk assessments to minimise any hazards. She teaches children to be aware of dangers in the environment. This helps them to learn about taking care of themselves and others. The childminder is enthusiastic about developing her skills and knowledge through further training and professional development opportunities. She successfully monitors children's progress in their learning and development. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of how to work with other agencies should any children need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an excellent range of activities and experiences that stimulates children, helping them to effectively learn through play. Children enjoy exploring sensory activities, such as magnetic sand. The childminder provides additional resources, such as toy animals to enhance activities. She provides good narratives and encourages children to engage in conversation, effectively promoting good language and communication skills. The childminder skilfully supports children in developing their early literacy skills. Children successfully find their own label for their coat hook and confidently explain the purpose of it. The childminder provides opportunities for children to practise writing letters, using a wide variety of methods and materials. This helps to motivate children and effectively prepares them for moving on to nursery or school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively fosters children's physical and emotional well-being. She is very caring and attentive to all children's needs. Children show their strong attachments to her and develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder effectively promotes good independence skills. Children adopt good hygiene standards as they learn about handwashing. They competently use knives as they put spread onto their pancakes. The childminder helps younger children to cut them into two and encourages older children to persevere and do it for themselves. Children benefit from healthy snacks, fresh air and exercise opportunities. They visit wildlife parks, soft-play centres and other community groups where they also get opportunities to socialise and meet other people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, motivated and eager to learn. They have good opportunities to develop their concentration skills and develop their hand-to-eye coordination. They express themselves freely, using musical instruments and singing animatedly. They enjoy craft activities and are keen to show their creations to visitors. Children develop good personal and social skills. They show interest and delight when practising their handwriting skills. Children make good progress and are effectively prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452904 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1066281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Whitehaven, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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