Childminder 317182

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 29 August 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 the quality of her setting effectively. She reflects well on the service she provides, identifying her setting's strengths and areas to develop. This helps to improve children's outcomes.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. She knows them well and meets their individual emotional and physical needs effectively. Children access the range of activities independently, showing that they feel safe and secure.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides a wide range of exciting activities that reflects children's interests and learning needs well. She effectively supports and challenges them to achieve their next steps in learning.  Children's behaviour is good. They respond positively when the childminder gives them gentle reminders. Children learn to use good manners and they are polite and respectful.  The childminder has strong, effective relationships with parents. She consistently

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This provision is good

shares information about children's progress and involves them in all aspects of care and learning. Parents comment on how happy they are with the service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder promotes equality of opportunity. However, she does not consistently provide opportunities to teach children about the diverse world in which they live.  The childminder does not yet focus on a range of professional development opportunities to broaden her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching and learning to a higher level.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about diversity and gain a better understanding of other people who live in different communities  focus professional development more precisely and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 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 viewed 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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the importance of following her procedures if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She maintains a safe and secure environment, promoting children's safety. Policies and procedures are implemented effectively. They are successfully shared with parents and carers, which contributes to the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder tracks children's development using guidance documentation. This enables her to identify gaps in children's progress and provide appropriate support to promote continued learning. The childminder is keen to maintain the quality of her practice and provision. She seeks support from local authority advisers and works closely with other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective in promoting communication and language skills with children. She playfully interacts with children, encouraging them to persevere and solve problems for themselves. Children are fascinated when winding up a toy garage lift. They watch closely as the childminder models what to do. They repeat phrases, such as, 'Round and round' and 'Wind it to the top'. The childminder understands how children play and learn. She builds on their interests, for example, when promoting counting. Children show their enjoyment as they count pretend bales of hay in the tractor. The childminder provides age-appropriate toys and experiences for younger and older children. She uses information from her observations of children's play to plan what they need to learn next and monitors their ongoing progress over time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children have developed strong attachments and are settled and comfortable in her care. Good hygiene is promoted through everyday routines. The childminder provides suitable resources to enable children to make independent choices. She successfully supports children in preparing for change. Children show an interest in playing with dolls and developing their imagination through role play. The childminder provides a narrative and promotes active and independent learning, helping children to learn how to take care of others. She encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat. Children have regular opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are acquiring the skills they need for future learning and school. They are keen, curious and show an enthusiasm for learning. Children are self- motivated and concentrate well. They name colours and count with increasing confidence, using early mathematical language as part of their play. They show a strong desire to look at and share books. They develop their hand-to-eye coordination by lifting flaps, playing with small figures and using pens to draw and make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317182 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1064059 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.15pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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