Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 6 January 2015

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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 well qualified and the quality of the provision is good. She uses her qualification and skills effectively and provides a suitable range of activities that supports children's interests and development.  The childminder effectively offers support to parents to help them provide for children's well-being and development. For example, she provides advice, guidance and ideas that promote learning within the home.  Children enjoy the childminder's company. They are happy, content and self-motivated. Strong attachments are evident. For example, children chuckle as they sit alongside the childminder, looking at photographs and talking about their family and friends.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder successfully promotes good development of communication and language skills. She uses sign language, alongside verbal communication to offer extra visual support for babies and younger

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information about what children can already do when they first start to better inform the initial planning and assessment process.

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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

 enhance the information gathered when children first enrol to find out what they can already do so that the overall planning and assessment process is strengthened.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, inside and outdoors and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  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 qualifications and suitability.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm or abuse. She teaches children how to take care of themselves and they learn to recognise and manage risk, such as when crossing the road. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of the requirements she must meet. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. The childminder is ambitious and strives to be outstanding. She evaluates her practice well and knows where to make improvements. She successfully maintains her professional development, which has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play and exploration. She effectively observes children as they play, enhancing activities to help extend their learning. Children concentrate well and develop their physical skills for example, as they investigate a large range of wooden objects. The childminder gives children time to practise their skills and learn through trial and error. She provides a wide range of sensory activities for babies and younger children. She teaches older children to recognise the letters of their name. She uses the environment effectively to help teach children that print has a purpose.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to learn from their own experiences. She helps to give children a sense of belonging and good positive self-image. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They learn to wash their hands after using the potty and before eating snacks and meals. The childminder provides opportunities that give children a choice of healthy snack items, such as fresh fruit. Children enjoy playing in the outdoors. She has planned the outdoor environment with careful consideration of children's likes and needs. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is calm and consistent. She effectively supports children in learning to share, take turns and respect others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the skills needed in preparation for their next stage in learning, such as school. Children develop their independence and self-care skills. They know where to find tissues and wipe their nose unaided. Children enjoy sharing books and singing songs, developing their early literacy skills. They learn about shape, colour and size through everyday routine activities and play. Children of all ages are confident to play, explore and find things out for themselves. They gain good personal and social skills as they mix with other children at local playgroups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY344168 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1092916 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Kendal, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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