Childminder 317261

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2017 15 January 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 is dedicated to her role. She aspires to create a welcoming environment with a home-from-home feel. This helps children to feel comfortable in their surroundings and contributes towards them enjoying their time with the childminder.  The childminder is a good role model. Her calm, sensitive and positive nature helps children to adopt helpful attitudes. For example, children show a willingness to carry out small errands, such as posting letters, to help those close to them who are less able.  The childminder engages very well during play. Her good questioning techniques, enthusiastic storytelling and encouragement to engage in songs and rhymes contribute towards children acquiring good communication and language skills.  The childminder engages parents in their children's learning both within the setting and at home. Effective communication and consistent messages, such as encouraging

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This provision is good

children to recognise their role in helping to tidy up, aid children's understanding of the expectations for behaviour.  High-quality observations and assessments help the childminder to tune into what children know and enjoy. She uses the information from these, along with shared learning from home, to plan for what children need to learn next. This contributes towards the good progress that children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough flexibility during some daily routines in order for children to continue with and build on their own play themes.  On occasions, the childminder does not build on children's good physical skills enough to help them acquire a greater understanding of using safe practices to solve problems.

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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

 provide more flexibility during daily routines and offer further opportunities for children to continue with and build on their play themes to help extend their skills  enrich the opportunities for children to build on their existing good physical skills and develop a greater understanding of using safe practices to solve problems more independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint evaluation of a planned activity alongside the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on recent feedback forms.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, health and safety records, children's learning files, the policies and procedures and self- evaluation documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Regular safeguarding training and informative updates help to ensure that the childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. The childminder considers all aspects of children's health and safety. For example, she works closely with parents to develop in-depth healthcare plans that help to ensure that children's medical needs are met effectively. The childminder values the views of parents, children and others. She uses the information she gains to inform her practice and raise outcomes for children. Effective tracking is used well to monitor the progress that children are making and to secure timely interventions. The childminder has further secured her knowledge of working collaboratively with others, such as health professionals, through relevant training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the quality of teaching is high and activities are challenging and enjoyable. Children sustain interest for long periods when playing with small-world toys that are accurately linked to their current interests. The childminder interacts positively during their play, knowing just the right time to intervene and move play on. For example, she encourages children to count the number of carriages they have on their animal train and helps them to categorise objects according to size. The childminder takes a special interest in children's home lives. She welcomes them to share information about themselves and their family. Favourite songs are quickly adapted to value those who are important to each child, to help enhance their awareness of what makes them unique.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The warm and caring childminder forms secure attachments with children. Her continued positive praise and sensitive nature help children to develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. Children are confident to express their own preferences. They are independent in their own personal care, such as when washing hands and attending to their own toileting needs. The childminder encourages children to be active to promote their good health. Children enjoy their time outdoors in the natural environment. For example, they enjoy throwing sticks into the stream and following these to identify which one goes the furthest. The childminder prepares children well for their move to school. For example, she encourages older children to share their experiences of what school is like with younger children to help them feel assured.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain the skills they require for their next stages of learning, including nursery and school. Children listen to stories with increasing attention and recall. They take interest in the illustrations and print in books. Children form early friendships and readily adapt their behaviour to different social situations. They show a willingness to take turns, such as when using a key to wind up cars. Children are content. They show confidence in asking for help from the caring and friendly childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317261 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1101843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1984 and lives in Penrith. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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