Childminder 317271

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2017 5 September 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The experienced childminder's teaching practice is inspirational. She skilfully challenges children's eagerness for learning. She guides them through the use of exceptional questioning techniques while completing activities. She makes sure all children are given the opportunity to make their own choices and decisions about their play.  Children make excellent progress from their starting points. The childminder provides all children with an outstanding range of exciting activities and stimulating experiences that motivates and inspires them to learn. She accurately observes, evaluates and plans for children's future development to meet their individual needs exceptionally well.  Children form exceptionally close and loving relationships with the childminder and each other. They are extremely well behaved and use impeccable manners. While playing together they eagerly offer to share toys and fetch resources for others.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language. Children confidently use a wide range of vocabulary to share what they know. They self- assuredly respond to questioning and proudly communicate their own views and thoughts.  Children are highly inquisitive and exceptionally confident. They enjoy leading their own play with the excellent support from the childminder, who is very adept at balancing the needs of children of different ages.

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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

 build on the already excellent systems in place for engaging with parents in sharing information about children's development and achievements from home.

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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 the relevant documentation and evidence of suitability for those living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the written statements from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge of safeguarding procedures which she shares with her assistant. They have completed recent safeguarding training and understand the local referral procedures. The childminder supports the practice of her assistant extremely well and identifies further training to develop his skills. She regularly updates her comprehensive set of policies and procedures and undertakes meticulous risk assessments for the areas children use. The childminder has established excellent relationships with parents and the other settings that children attend. Parents state that she is, 'Fantastic' and that they are, 'Extremely happy' with the care given to their children. They are kept fully informed through the communication methods used. Through self-evaluation, the childminder recognises the need to build on opportunities to engage with parents, so they can share even more information about children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

development and achievements in the family home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes excellent use of children's interests as a way of building on their learning. She listens to children and encourages them to make their own decisions on how or what they will do. The childminder questions them and gives them plenty of time to think. When things do not work she helps them to consider alternatives through trial and error. For instance, when children ask to make a den, she asks them, 'What with?' They find a piece of material and decide how to hang it from the branches of the bush, and eventually they manage it. The childminder supports children's literacy and mathematical skills exceptionally well. The environment is rich in print and numbers with an impressive selection of accessible age-related books. Mark-making materials and scissors are set out where children can reach them, so they confidently help themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children very well and supports them highly effectively in gaining excellent social skills and strong emotional stability. Children's behaviour is impeccable. They constantly show their love and affection for the childminder. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. Children learn to be kind to one another, share and take turns, and to manage their own feelings. High standards of hygiene support the care needs of younger children. Children help to prepare their own snacks and meals and learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy numerous adventures exploring their community and they learn about other people and the countries where they live.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning. They are inquisitive and confident. Children's speech and language, physical and personal, social and emotional development are expertly supported. They listen to the childminder when she talks and are keen to share their thoughts. Children develop superb levels of independence and persist in challenging situations. They are extremely well prepared for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317271 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1103675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Seascale, Cumbria. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and receives funding 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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