Childminder EY489869

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 well qualified, experienced practitioner and the quality of her teaching is good. She has a firm knowledge of how children learn in a play-based environment and overall uses her skills well to support them to make progress.  Children have access to dedicated play spaces that are bright, vibrant and well presented. They have a wide range of toys and resources to choose from which is thoughtfully displayed and stored. This allows children maximum independence as they make choices in their play and learning.  Partnerships with parents are very well established and greatly contribute to supporting children's learning. Parents contribute to initial assessments and are provided with detailed information regarding their children's learning. The childminder also works closely with the other settings children attend. Good information sharing ensures that children's next steps are well planned for and met.

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant work closely together to evaluate the setting and ensure its ongoing success. The childminder supervises her assistant to ensure that there is continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder undertakes training and meets with other childminders to share good practice. This contributes to improving outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is less effective in extending children's learning by using their own ideas during spontaneous play.  Sometimes, the childminder does not focus on giving children clear messages about the importance of following good hygiene routines.

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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 teaching skills further and follow children's ideas more effectively during their freely chosen and spontaneous play  deepen children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices and how these contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 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 of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm understanding of safeguarding practice and how to keep children safe. She is clear about the procedure to follow in reporting concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. Risk assessments are implemented effectively and include the safe storage of medication and other hazardous items. A good overview is maintained of the activities and experiences offered to children to ensure they reflect their interests and keep them challenged. The play environment has recently been re-organised to further encourage children's enjoyment and participation in writing and making marks. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress from their starting points. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular and high-quality observations. She uses this information, as well as information from parents, to help inform next steps and planning for each child. Young children and babies show a strong exploratory impulse. They curiously navigate around the environment, finding interesting resources to explore and are, generally, supported well by the childminder. For example, they delight as they watch the childminder make sounds with different musical instruments and eagerly join in. Older children enjoy listening to stories. The childminder supports children's involvement as she asks them about the animals in the story and what noises they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's welcoming home. They show strong attachments to her and enjoy the cuddles they receive. Children behave well and happily follow the routine of the day. They are confident in new and social situations. They happily talk to visitors, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder supports children's growing understanding of risk and how to manage their own safety. For example, as children develop their physical skills she teaches them to safely access the equipment around the setting. Children enjoy trips to the local park and using the large climbing equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children show a good attitude towards their learning. They explore the environment, following their ideas, and enjoy the company of the childminder and their peers. Children develop an interest in the world around them and are exposed to a range of diverse and thought-provoking images and resources. All children enjoy a wide variety of activities that supports them in developing skills for future learning and in readiness for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489869 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1016046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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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 and lives in Carlisle, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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