Childminder EY486631

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 and her assistant provide children with a nurturing home-from-home environment. Children are happy and confident. They enthusiastically play and explore the wide range of accessible toys and resources.  The childminder and her assistant establish positive relationships with parents and other settings. They communicate effectively to help ensure continuity of care and help parents be involved in children's learning.  The childminder manages and supports her assistant well to ensure she has a good understanding of her role. They liaise daily to discuss children's education and well- being.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides opportunities for children to lead their own play and develop their own ideas.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant set clear boundaries to help children learn the difference between right and wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use the information gained from her observations of children to precisely focus on how she can help all children achieve at the highest level.  The childminder's evaluation of her provision does not include parents' feedback on areas for further development.

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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

 make even better use of the information gained from observations of children, to more precisely focus on what individual children need to learn next, to help them make more rapid progress  explore further ways of engaging parents in the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  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 the childminder.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She discussed self-evaluation and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of qualifications. She also checked the suitability of all household members.  The inspector spoke with children while they played and took part in activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of child protection issues. They know the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child being at risk of harm. The childminder risk assesses all aspects of the environment, including trips away from the home. These help her minimise risks to children and keep them safe. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents. These contribute to the safe and effective management of the setting. She supports her assistant to develop her confidence and to extend the learning of the children. Overall, the childminder recognises the importance of keeping up to date with childcare practices. For example, she has completed the required safeguarding training and obtained her first-aid qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is well planned and organised. Resources are accessible to enable children to make independent choices. The childminder and her assistant observe children carefully as they play alongside them. They have a good understanding of how to promote learning for babies and younger children. Older children are successfully challenged and helped to persevere, stay on task and develop new skills. Children develop good hand-to- eye coordination, for instance, when they practise connecting bricks and trains together. Children show excitement when they push cars down a ramp. The childminder and her assistant introduce new words to the children when they describe what they are doing, helping to enrich their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional and physical well-being is supported effectively and children demonstrate strong attachments. They develop a strong sense of belonging and self- awareness. The childminder and assistant offer lots of praise and encouragement, successfully promoting self-confidence and self-esteem. Children confidently follow routines, showing their emotional security. They develop positive attitudes to keeping safe, eating healthily and maintaining healthy lifestyles. Snacks and meals are healthy, well balanced and nutritious. Children have opportunities to get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they use the garden and visit local attractions, such as the park and the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the necessary skills for their next stage in learning, such as nursery or school. Children are successfully developing independence and self-care skills. They are confident and motivated to learn. Older children develop their literacy skills well, for instance, when they practise their writing skills and learn letter sounds. Children develop an understanding of early mathematics, such as number, shape and space. For example, they use paint and shapes to print, counting how many shapes they have printed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486631 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1013282 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and works alongside an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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