Childminder EY461617

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2018 9 July 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 has made good progress since her last inspection. For example, she has completed a course to help her further promote children's mathematical skills in the play environment.  Children make good progress in their learning. Their communication and language skills are very good. They confidently chatter to the childminder and discuss a variety of subjects.  The childminder regularly tracks children's progress. This enables her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning. Consequently, all children make good progress, including those who have special education needs and/or disabilities.  Children are well behaved and listen well. The childminder praises good behaviour and teaches younger children to share and take turns. This effectively promotes their personal and emotional development.  Children are eager and keen to join in with activities with their peers. This helps them to further develop their self-confidence and socialisation skills during play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's independence skills are not consistently promoted. Occasionally, the childminder helps children with simple tasks that they could learn to carry out for themselves.  Partnerships with other providers that children attend are not yet fully embedded to further support consistency in children's learning.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to further promote children's independence skills  continue to explore ways of working with other providers where children also attend to improve consistency in children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all of the premises and the outdoor play area.  The inspector observed children enjoying activities in the childminder's home. She carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated this with her.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to some parents, and took account of the views of other parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, children's learning files and planning documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. For example, she frequently updates her safeguarding and child protection training, policies and procedures. This means children are kept safe as she knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure the learning environment is safe and secure. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive and are most complimentary. For example, they describe the childminder as being caring and kind. The childminder has forged good links with the local school. The childminder frequently reflects on her practice and considers areas for improvement. She seeks the views of children and parents. This helps her promote and improve the quality of teaching offered to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children's abilities from when they first start are clearly documented. This helps the childminder to understand the children's likes and dislikes and enables her to plan activities that enhance and promote children's existing skills, knowledge and interests. Children enjoy creative activities. For example, they show good hand-to-eye coordination as they mould different shapes using sparkly kinetic sand. This further enhances their mathematical language development. For instance, children learn new shape names, such as 'triangle' and 'circle'. The childminder arranges activities to promote the children's physical and social skills. For instance, they attend music groups and visit the local park and shops. This helps children become active learners and also helps them to develop an awareness of their local community and the different people who work in it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for all children and is a good role model. Consequently, children are kind, affectionate and respectful. Children eagerly enter the setting and enjoy cuddles with the childminder. Children independently manage their own personal needs. Children learn about healthy food choices during mealtimes. For example, they choose healthy snacks, such as different fruits. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder practises regular emergency evacuation procedures with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills that prepare them well for future learning. For example, they enjoy engaging in opportunities to practise their early writing skills using a range of tools to make marks in the sand. They are confident and happy learners and enjoy their time with the childminder. A variety of different books ignite the children's curiosity. For instance, they enjoy participating in rhyming stories and use a range of different voices to act out the characters. This effectively promotes their early literacy development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461617 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1105517 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Carlisle. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification. She operates Monday to Thursday term times only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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