Childminder 317189

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 25 March 2014

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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 places children at the heart of everything she does. Her exceedingly positive, warm and supportive nature helps children to gain good self-confidence. This contributes towards children adopting the energy and vitality to conquer new skills.  The childminder provides learning experiences that are wide ranging and fun. She uses the information from her precise observations and assessments to focus key learning intentions that support what children need to learn next. Children make good progress.  The childminder aspires to improve through her continual evaluations of practice. She provides a homely environment where children are inspired to play, learn and develop.  The devoted childminder forms close partnerships with parents. She provides effective ways for parents to contribute towards children's ongoing learning and progress, to have a positive impact on children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder's family orientated ethos is filtered through her effective practice. She teaches children about the importance of forming close relationships, being kind and working together as a team. Children say that the childminder brings them all together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward her good quality teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to manage and assess their own risks, to extend their good awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 focus more precisely on developing a more targeted programme of professional development, to drive the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  provide more opportunities for children to manage their own risks and increase their awareness of the factors to consider in order to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities both indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of local safeguarding procedures and the steps to take to protect a child's welfare. Effective daily checks of the environment help to minimise any potential risks in order to keep children safe as they play. The childminder has a close relationship with her assistant and monitors her performance well. She shares detailed information about each child's care and learning to ensure their specific needs are effectively met. Comprehensive tracking is used well to access early support from other professionals, to help close any emerging gaps in children's learning. Self-evaluation is inclusive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has high expectations of children. The range of activities provided motivate and enthuse children. Children delight when engaging in hands-on experiences. For example, they use good physical skills when pouring coloured water from one container to another and enjoy experimenting with how colours can be changed. The childminder reads meaningful stories as part of enhancing children's understanding of the natural world, such as plants and growth. Children are active learners. They swiftly apply any new found learning, such as when planting radish seeds. They follow instructions well and show interest in using their senses to explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The dedicated childminder forms secure emotional attachments with children. She offers an abundance of comfort, reassurance and support to children throughout their day. She helps children to feel very happy, settled and assured. Transitions onto nursery and school are seamless and well-supported. The childminder is a positive role-model and children behave very well. Children adopt good hygiene routines. They are confident to make their own healthy choices at snack time. The childminder encourages children to exercise during fun activities that they enjoy, such as mini movers and trampoline sessions in the local community. She contributes towards the healthy and active lifestyles that children lead.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the skills they require for their move on to nursery and school. Children are motivated and confident learners. They are happy to make independent choices about where to play. Children are friendly towards one another and gladly welcome others to join in with their play. They adopt good listening skills during activities, such as story time, and show interest in print and illustrations. Children are good communicators. They initiate conversations, respond well to questions and show a desire to find out new facts. Boys show particular enjoyment when wheeling vehicles through different materials, distinguishing between the marks that these make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317189 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1087101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Carlisle. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She works all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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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