Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2017 2 January 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 childminder is well qualified and highly experienced. She has an excellent knowledge of how children learn. She uses highly effective teaching methods that captivate children and inspire them to play, explore, experiment, and learn.  The childminder works very closely with parents, the other settings that children attend and other professionals. She finds out all she can about each child and their family background, and uses this knowledge with great effect. She keeps everyone associated with the children well informed and they all work together to support children's learning, development and care arrangements.  The childminder makes the most of her close links with other childminders and the local authority. She shares her excellent practice with others and continually reflects on the high quality of her work.  Children are highly motivated. They are eager to take part in highly innovative activities

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This provision is outstanding

and play experiences. Children independently make choices about their play from the extensive range of high-quality toys and resources. These are well organised so children can confidently help themselves, indoors and outdoors.  Children make excellent progress from their starting points. The childminder carefully observes, assesses, monitors and plans for children's future development to effectively meet their needs.

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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 their 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 relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the recent questionnaires and statements from parents, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of all safeguarding issues and what action to take if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She is highly observant to children's safety and undertakes detailed risk assessments for all the areas children use. All documentation is meticulously maintained. The childminder has a wealth of knowledge and experience that is underpinned by her expert qualifications, extensive training and previous experience. She uses her expert knowledge of child development very effectively to support children who require additional help and to build on children's interests. The childminder stringently monitors children's development to ensure they continue to make rapid progress. Parents and other professionals are highly complementary of the childminder and the service she provides. Through self-reflection, the childminder recognises that there is still scope to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

further encourage parents to engage even more in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations for all the children in her care. She follows their interests and values their thoughts and ideas. For example, children thoroughly enjoy making their own concoctions. They tell the childminder what they need and explore the ingredients before mixing them together in the tray. The childminder skilfully introduces new words and vocabulary to support children's communication and language skills. Children confidently recognise colours, enjoy counting objects and clearly identify the letters of their name. They enjoy sensory play and investigating in the natural world around them. Children benefit from extensive learning opportunities, such as using real- life resources. For example, they use their imagination well while dressing up in lengths of material and practise their physical skills while using bags with different fastenings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have highly positive relationships with the childminder. She provides a fun-filled learning environment where children are warmly welcomed and feel at home. The childminder knows the children well and she is a great role model for them. Children's independence is exceptional for their age. She enables the children to do as much as possible for themselves and is always available to offer support and guidance, when needed. The childminder consistently follows excellent health and hygiene practices. She enables children to help her prepare their lunch and set the table. Children learn to share and take turns, and they discuss their feelings and emotions to support their behaviour. Children learn about their own community and benefit from innovative experiences that support their excellent understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. They develop excellent concentration skills and listen attentively during activities. Children are confident communicators who are keen to share their thoughts and ideas. They develop high levels of independence and are extremely well prepared for their future move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465383 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1102564 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 2 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified primary school teacher and holds a Graduate Certificate in Education. The childminder 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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