Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 6 May 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

 Children form a strong emotional attachment with the childminder and confidently talk to her to express their individual needs and wishes. They receive cuddles and reassurance which effectively support their emotional well-being.  The childminder observes children's play and plans effectively for their learning. Through detailed assessments, she is able to identify any areas of concern and work with other professionals to support individual children effectively.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour and encourages children to use good manners. She talks to children about the possible consequences of their actions. This helps them to understand why some behaviours are, at times, inappropriate.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder exchanges information about routines and activities every day to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder has a positive attitude to the continued development of her provision.

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This provision is good

She evaluates her practice to identify ongoing improvements and gathers feedback from parents to help her to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities to help children to learn about the different names and characteristics of shapes in the environment.  The childminder does not always fully extend children's already good knowledge of healthy eating.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to consistently hear and use the names of shapes to develop their mathematical skills further  enhance children's understanding and awareness of what constitutes a healthy diet and help them to learn more about healthy eating.

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Inspection activities

 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 information and evidence of those persons living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children's safety and welfare are addressed well. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training. They are fully aware of the local safeguarding board procedures and their responsibilities to protect children from abuse or harm. The childminder is fully aware of the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that may put themselves at risk. She successfully assesses and minimises risks to children within the family home, garden and when on outings. She supervises children well and completes the necessary suitability checks for visitors and all adults living on the premises. The childminder attends training courses to extend her professional development. She shares her knowledge with the assistant and monitors his practice. This helps to maintain the consistently good-quality teaching practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She follows their interests and the next steps in their learning to provide appropriate activities that support their development. For example, children enjoy sorting bears onto coloured sheets on the floor and manoeuvring counters onto numbered squares while sat at a table. The childminder provides children with an extensive selection of accessible toys and resources. She helps children to learn to look after these resources and enables them to transport toys into the outdoor play areas, supporting their growing independence. The childminder uses skilful questioning to encourage children's imaginations and reasoning skills. All children practise their communication skills as they play and interact with each other and the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

There is a strong emphasis on learning outdoors and children's physical development is promoted well. From an early stage, children have access to an excellent range of large and small equipment. The childminder takes children for visits into the local community. They visit the library and socialise at playgroups. Children have opportunities to explore the local area, such as the woods and the beach, resulting in them learning about the natural world and the environment where they live. Children's good health is supported through healthy snacks and meals provided by the childminder. Children learn about good hygiene routines which are implemented well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate the skills and attributes they require for their future move on to school. For example, they are able to put on their nursery school uniform after having lunch. All children learn how to share, take turns and cooperate with each other as they play. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident to explore and develop their interests. Children independently help themselves to chalks and other mark-making implements to practise their early writing skills. They learn about colours and numbers as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469101 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1087571 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Broughton Moor, near Maryport, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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