Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 3 February 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 creates a warm and welcoming environment where children flourish. She places high priority on children's emotional well-being and works closely with parents to aid smooth settling in. This helps children to feel secure through continuity in their care. Children are confident learners who make good progress.  The childminder completes a range of training to enhance her knowledge and skills. Recent training on schemas has improved the childminder's understanding of how to further support children's learning through their preferred learning styles.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to improving the quality of her provision. She evaluates the effectiveness of all aspects of her practice to identify ways she can improve. For example, the childminder is currently developing her garden area to provide more opportunities for children to continue their learning outdoors.  The childminder promotes children's good behaviour well. She offers age-appropriate

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This provision is good

explanations to help children of all ages understand the expectations of their behaviour. They learn to share and take turns with the resources, supported well by the childminder. Children respond well to the praise they receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not extend ways to help further promote children's already good thinking and communication skills.  The childminder does not always make the best use of her resources to help children develop an understanding of diversity as part of their everyday play.

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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

 focus more precisely on supporting children's thinking and communication skills and help them to make the best possible progress in this aspect of their learning  extend ways to develop children's understanding of diversity during their everyday play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. She undergoes training on a wide range of safeguarding areas, further supporting her in her role. The childminder continually monitors children's progress. She is able to swiftly identify any emerging gaps in development and address these with additional support. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with external agencies and other professionals, where appropriate, to help meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She uses her observations to make accurate assessments of learning and to identify where she needs to support children further. Activities and experiences are closely linked to children's next steps, interests and information gained from parents. The childminder also provides information on how parents can continue learning at home, further promoting children's good progress. The childminder is skilled at extending learning and keeping children engaged. For example, children enjoy exploring a winter-themed activity. They order the soft toy snowmen, deciding which one is bigger. The childminder supports their learning well, helping them to compare the sizes before deciding who is the biggest. They then go on to sing songs about the snowmen and copy the actions to the song, skipping, hopping and tip-toeing, greatly supporting their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a nutritious diet, are active and enjoy outings, such as to the local park, to help develop their physical skills and well-being. The childminder uses discussions to further embed children's understanding of the importance of healthy diets and exercise. Children practise their safety awareness as they use tools safely and use their risk assessment skills when out and about. For example, they identify safe conditions for crossing the road and adhere to safe boundaries. Children are widely independent and carry out various tasks with minimal support. For example, they butter their own toast, capably using the knife to spread the butter and confidently ask for help when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to explore the environment, follow their ideas and lead their own play. They enjoy learning and show an eagerness to participate. Children are self-assured in new and social situations, including at toddler groups and meeting new visitors to the childminder's home. They concentrate as they make marks, learning to form letters and recognise letters from their name. They use good mathematical skills to complete puzzles and use a range of mathematical vocabulary. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317101 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1101841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. The childminding provision operates all year round, from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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