Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 16 June 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 well qualified and experienced. She creates a warm and welcoming environment where children can move freely in safety. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to monitor children's progress. She observes children as they play and clearly identifies their next steps in their learning to support their overall development.  The childminder has very good settling-in procedures to support parents and children when they start with her. This helps children to feel emotionally safe and secure in her company. Children form very close bonds with the childminder. They are settled, relaxed and confident to go for cuddles when tired or upset.  The childminder constantly praises children's efforts and achievements that helps build on their self-esteem and self-worth. This aids children's good behaviour.  Parents express a high regard for the service they receive. They feel involved in their

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This provision is good

children's learning and can support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise resources to help support children's literacy skills further.  The childminder has not yet reflected on additional ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional 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

 review the layout of resources to help support younger children's literacy skills  identify additional opportunities to inform a more sharply focused professional development programme to help improve outcomes for children.

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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 is confident of the action to take to safeguard and protect children and keep them safe. She completes a risk assessment of her home and the outdoor activities she takes children on. The childminder's use of self-evaluation is effective. She recognises her strengths and the areas she wants to improve further. The childminder seeks advice from parents and children to help her reflect on her practice and to make any changes to the good-quality service she provides. The childminder maintains all required records, documents and certificated qualifications that help to underpin her good provision and support children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She supports and extends children's thinking skills effectively. For example, she encourages them to answer questions during activities and invites them to share their ideas. Children enjoy creative experiences using glue and textured materials. After visiting the railway crossing and watching the trains go by, the childminder builds on this interest by providing train cut outs and textured materials. Children enjoy sorting out the materials and decorate their own train. They enjoy using different tools to make marks with. Children name the colours they use and count, for example the number of pumpkins in the picture. The childminder works well with parents. She establishes a two-way flow of information sharing and advises parents on how they can further support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children form strong attachments and a close bond with the childminder, which encourages them to be motivated and enjoy their time with her. The childminder is a positive role model. She provides young children with good examples of how to behave, such as using good manners and considering others safety by tidying up. Overall, the childminder promotes children's freedom to make choices and learn to become more independent. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being. She works with parents to ensure children eat nutritious foods and provides opportunities for children to be active. Children develop a good understanding of following good hygiene practices. For example, she teaches them to wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Their mathematical skills are emerging well. They are beginning to count, recognise colours and shapes as they play. Children are beginning to use simple words and gestures confidently to express their needs and wants. They visit places of interest in the community and learn about the diversity of the world around them. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317084 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1101840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Seascale, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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