Childminder EY452334

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 27 February 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 evaluates her practice and provision effectively. She uses the views of children, her assistant and parents to help her to make improvements. She follows advice and guidance well. The recommendations for improvement raised at the last inspection have been appropriately addressed.  The childminder is well qualified. She uses her knowledge and skills successfully, skilfully observing children at play and assessing their learning and development. Children make good progress towards achieving the early learning goals.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and carers, overall. She keeps them well informed through a variety of open communication channels. Parents comment on how warm and welcoming the childminder is and how well their children are progressing.  The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour. Children are well behaved, polite and considerate. She offers praise and encouragement, uses distraction

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This provision is good

techniques with younger children and provides clear explanations with older ones.  The childminder liaises closely with her assistant. She ensures that her assistant is fully aware of children's needs, policy and practice. This contributes to consistency in care and learning for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet gather detailed information from parents about children's development when they start in the setting.

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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 even more detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they start at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors 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, discussed self-evaluation and checked evidence of 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 took account of their views through 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 good knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder remains vigilant at all times. She and her assistant follow a comprehensive range of stringent procedures, helping to keep all children safe and secure. The childminder ensures that she continues to develop her knowledge and skills. She regularly attends training, meetings and reads childcare publications. She successfully shares relevant information with her assistant, contributing to effective supervision. Together, they put their new knowledge and skills into practice, helping to raise the quality of the setting and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's abilities. She makes learning fun and is encouraging and motivational. Younger children show their curiosity as they explore the environment. The childminder invites older children to independently make a pancake mix. She teaches them that written words have meaning. For example, together they read the pancake recipe and work out what ingredients are needed. Children are supported to measure the flour and milk. The childminder teaches them about quantities and helps children to work out whether there is too much or too little. She challenges children and encourages them to persevere. Children independently crack open an egg, developing their physical skills and self-confidence. Younger children find the concept of mixing fascinating. They enjoy using the whisk and feeling the mixture between their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. She successfully helps prepare them for change. She involves children in decision making, provides photographs and talks with them about moving house or on to school. Children have strong attachments with the childminder. For example, younger children hold their arms towards her as they leave their parents. Older children confidently talk about what they have been doing and make requests. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. Children learn that they need fluids to keep themselves fit and well. They know that washing hands helps to keep germs away. The childminder teaches children about difference and diversity. For example, they explore and talk about different countries on a world map and make visits into the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are happy, confident and enthusiastic learners who are curious about new experiences. All children acquire the skills they need for future learning, helping prepare them for the move on to nursery and school. Children develop their early literacy skills, showing an interest in books and reading. Children use the outdoor space well and learn the concepts of early science. For example, older children reach high to pour water into channels and tubes. Younger children explore water, sand and other sensory items with relish.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452334 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1066241 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Harrington, Workington, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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