Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 19 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 forms secure emotional attachments with children. She provides a welcoming home environment for them where they develop a strong sense of well- being and belonging. Children are relaxed and comfortable in her care.  The childminder's good-quality teaching enables children to progress in their development. She knows the children well and observes each child's learning to clearly identify their next steps.  The childminder listens carefully to the children. She enables them to make choices in their play and promotes their good behaviour with positive praise and lots of encouragement. Children learn that their views and ideas are important.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents who speak highly of the care their children receive. Information is shared between them on a daily basis about what children enjoy doing and how they are making good progress in their learning and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have fully effective arrangements to link with staff at other settings children attend, or may move on to, in order to promote continuity of care and teaching.  The childminder provides few experiences that help young children to learn about different cultures and ways of extending their understanding of diversity.

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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

 improve arrangements to communicate with relevant staff at other settings children attend, or are moving on to, in order to complement children's care and learning as well as possible  develop further opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider world.

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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 a 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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent training and she fully understands the procedures to follow if she suspects a child is suffering from harm. She has effective accident and medication procedures in place to promote children's well-being. Her home is safe and effective measures, such as good supervision, are in place to minimise risk to children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to her practice. She has completed several courses, including first aid, to enhance her skills and knowledge. She has reviewed the paperwork she uses with parents to include the information about children's starting points and ongoing observations are completed to inform progress reports. The childminder uses this information to identify and address quickly any gaps in children's learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and obtains the views of parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans successfully using children's interests and knows when to join in with their play. She talks to children, engaging them in conversation and asks them questions. The childminder allows children the time to think and respond, and she continually models and repeats words. This successfully helps to promote children's communication and language skills. The childminder constantly interacts with the children. She adapts her teaching to provide them with the support they need to remain engaged. The childminder provides many opportunities to promote children's physical skills. For example, children build high towers using several hollow blocks. During craft activities, all children use glue sticks competently while sticking stars and other shapes on their butterfly picture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and kind, and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She recognises and praises children's achievements, helping them to gain confidence and self- assurance. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to take regular exercise, in her garden and on outings. Children learn about healthy foods and they are encouraged to make healthy choices at snack time. The childminder helps children to become independent and she encourages them to do things for themselves, giving them guidance and reassurance to achieve their goal. Children develop their social skills while attending playgroups and they learn about the community, generally, through local walks and visits to places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show good levels of concentration and persevere well at tasks. They are happy and confident learners. All children make good progress from their starting points and gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school. Younger children remain focused, for example while exploring shape sorter toys. Older children are developing their listening skills and show an interest in singing and books. They are beginning to count up to 10 and recognise some shapes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317251 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1107537 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Greystoke, near Penrith, Cumbria. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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