Childminder EY496146

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 a warm, welcoming and highly stimulating environment where children can independently help themselves to a wide range of high-quality and age-appropriate resources.  Children are very confident and self-assured individuals who have developed a strong attachment to the childminder and her family. They are highly motivated and eager to take part in lots of enjoyable activities. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy completing simple tasks, such as tidying up after play. They learn to share and take turns. Children understand the importance for the need of simple rules and routines, such as sitting at the table at mealtimes.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She uses information gathered through detailed observations and assessments completed while children play to recognise their achievements and identify what they need to learn next. This

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This provision is good

information is shared with parents who also express a high regard for the childminder and the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information gathered from parents does not always give the childminder a broad enough view of what children enjoy and do at home.  Children do not have enough experiences to broaden their understanding of the world around them, particularly in relation to difference and diversity.

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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

 broaden the range of information gathered from parents about what children enjoy and can do at home, in order to enhance the accuracy of children's progress reports and sharpen the planning for the next steps in their learning  broaden further, children's understanding of the difference and diversity of the world around them.

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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 to support 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 has a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She is confident of the procedures to follow to make a referral if she has concerns about any of the children in her care. The childminder has a positive attitude to self-reflection and professional development. She actively seeks the views of parents and children, and undertakes additional training to help her improve the service she provides. The childminder has a detailed set of policies and procedures to ensure that her provision runs smoothly. The childminder places high importance on the children's safety. She completes risk assessments and helps children learn to stay safe and understand risks in the environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of stimulating activities which reflect children's interests and enhances their future learning requirements. Children chose what they would like to play with and the childminder encourages then to try out new things. For example, children race toy cars down large cardboard pipes to see which is the fastest. They enjoy pretend play with kitchen toys and create a picnic for the dolls and teddies. Children's communication and language is promoted effectively. The childminder provides a narrative of what she is doing and sensitively supports early language by repeating words back to children using the correct pronunciation. She encourages early mathematics, such as counting and helps children to recognise different colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. Indoors, they enjoy dancing to music and outdoors they can play in a well-equipped summer house and garden. The childminder takes children for daily walks into the community. They enjoy visits to the harbour and the local shops close by. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their personal care skills and to respect the toys and her home. The childminder has a consistently warm and caring approach. She is a good role model and children thrive on the constant praise they receive. Children behave well and learn to respect other's feelings. They are provided with a range of healthy snacks and home- cooked meals. The childminder establishes good partnerships with the other settings that children attend. She shares information about the children's progress to help promote continuity in their care and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. The childminder has effective procedures in place to monitor children's achievements and to identify gaps in their development. She enables children to make their own decisions and choices. This supports their confidence and helps them to develop a positive attitude towards their learning. Children are well prepared for their future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496146 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1035619 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 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 2016 and lives in Workington, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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