Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to follow the correct procedures to provide Ofsted with all the required information to enable them to check the suitability of all people working on the premises.  At times, the childminder does not give younger children the time they need to respond to questions and help them extend their thinking skills further.  The childminder does not make best use of opportunities to extend younger children's counting skills or to help them develop their mathematical vocabulary even further.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She constantly monitors children's progress to clearly identify what they need to learn next. She plans activities that are tailored to children's individual needs and effectively supports them to make good progress.  Children build strong attachments with the childminder and her husband. They demonstrate that they feel comfortable and happy in their company.  Children behave well. The childminder helps them to learn how to interact with others, such as sharing and turn taking. This has a very positive impact on their ability to build friendships and further develop good social skills.  There are good partnerships established with parents. The regular exchange of information through regular reports and verbal communication keeps parents fully informed about, and involved in, their children's progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted is provided with all the required information to check the suitability of people living and working on the premises. 24/11/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to develop their number skills and understanding of mathematical language further  give younger children the time they need to respond to questions that help extend their thinking skills and further enhance their learning.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written statements  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of the activities observed with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with all the information required to check her assistant's suitability for working on the premises. However, the childminder monitors the work of the assistant and undertakes supervision to ensure that his professional development is kept up to date. The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and who she would report her concerns to. The childminder and her assistant have undertaken safeguarding training and hold current paediatric first-aid certificates. Systems for self-evaluation are in place and show where changes have been made. Partnerships with other settings children attend are good. They share information regularly between them to provide continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows her children well. She plans a good range of interesting activities based on their interests and involves all the children. For example, children enjoy designing their own pumpkin and sharing their ideas. The childminder regularly assesses children's progress and identifies areas where she needs to support their learning. She provides activities based on their interests that captures their attention and allows them to concentrate for good periods of time. She gets fully involved in children's play and encourages them to try new activities, and have confidence in their own abilities. However, there are times when the younger children do not have enough time to respond to questioning, and opportunities to further develop their counting skills and mathematical vocabulary are not fully promoted.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to the weakness in leadership and management the safety and welfare of the children is compromised. However, the childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children enjoy themselves and have fun. Children make choices about their play and their independence is well supported. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to wear helmets while riding bikes and scooters around the forecourt garden area. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children about healthy lifestyles. Children understand the importance of hand washing and enjoy making their own wraps at lunchtime. Children develop good social skills. They are polite and use good manners with no prompting from the childminder. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement. This supports children's growing confidence and promotes their self- esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They are settled, happy and form a secure emotional bond with the childminder. Children enjoy daily excursions to a number of facilities in the local community and learn about other people in the world and their cultures. Daily routines and children's play and activities support the development of the key skills they require for their future move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484936 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1109060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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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 lives in Kirby Stephen, Cumbria. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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