Childminder 317322

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 3 July 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

 The childminder provides children with a warm and welcoming environment which has a real home-from-home family atmosphere. Children are very well behaved and the childminder gives them consistent support and guidance. They play well together and show kindness and consideration for each other.  The childminder knows the children well and provides a wide range of stimulating activities that captures their interest. Overall, she uses her expertise well to help children achieve what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Parents share very positive feedback about their children's experiences. They appreciate the way the childminder keeps them well informed and how they work together to help children achieve the milestones in their development.  The qualified childminder has been caring for children for many years. Her vast experience has a positive effect on children's outcomes. Her gentle and nurturing

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This provision is good

nature ensures that children form strong attachments to her and they feel emotionally safe and secure.  The childminder constantly reflects on her practice to evaluate what is working well and what needs to improve. This helps her to continually improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to enhance children's literacy skills even further, especially when they show an interest in writing the first letters of their name.

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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 children's curiosity for the written word to further extend their literacy skills.

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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 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 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 completes all the relevant training required and more to continuously update her knowledge about child protection issues. She is clear on the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care and all contact numbers are available. A broad range of policies and procedures is maintained and shared with parents to keep them well informed. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's safety. For example, she undertakes risk assessments for all areas that children use and for outings. Excellent relationships are established with parents and other professionals working with the children to support their individual needs. Successful links with the other settings children attend also support their continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress. She regularly assesses children's learning and skills to ensure any gaps in their learning are narrowing. The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She knows the children well and, overall, follows their interests when providing resources. Children talk about what they would like to do while walking back from school. They independently choose these resources for themselves. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She constantly engages them in discussions while they play. She asks them questions that encourage them to think and respond individually. She introduces new words and simple mathematical ideas to support size, quantity, counting and measuring. Children's interest in the time is followed up with discussions about numbers on the clock face, time and routines that happen during the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy in the childminder's company and they are very much at ease in the family home. They learn good hygiene practices and are supported well in their toilet training. Children eat healthy snacks and packed lunches while sitting together in the kitchen. They are very well behaved and have impeccable manners. Children have regular opportunities to attend pre-school groups where they socialise and form friendships with others. They also enjoy other experiences in the community. For example, on their walk to and from school, they gain more physical skills while using the equipment in the adventure playground.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They learn to be sociable, independent and are gaining the skills they need in preparation for school. Children communicate confidently between themselves and adults, for example, they talk about their forthcoming birthday and how they will be four years old. Children concentrate for long periods of time on activities that capture their attention. They enjoy numerous craft activities and experiences, such as model making, painting and drawing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317322 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1103676 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Carlisle, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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