Childminder EY272574

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 2018 29 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 provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. Children form a close bond with the childminder and they flourish in her care. The childminder engages well with children and is fully attentive to their needs. Children are happy, settled and emotionally secure in familiar surroundings.  The childminder is well qualified and very experienced. She has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. The childminder uses information from her observations to effectively plan and support the next steps in children's learning. Children make good progress in their development.  The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. For example, they regularly attend toddler groups and sessions in the library. They meet up with other children and learn how to behave and respond positively when they are part of a group.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information with

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This provision is good

parents. She encourages them to share what they know about their child and what children achieve at home. Parents express high levels of satisfaction about the service provided by the childminder and they are pleased with the good progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to build on children's literacy skills.  Children cannot always independently choose and make decisions about what they want to play with from the wide selection stored indoors.

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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 extend children's literacy skills  enhance children's independence and decision making to help them make more informed choices from the selection of resources stored indoors.

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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 the activities provided by the childminder during the inspection.  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 childminder 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the child protection policy and the procedures she must follow if concerned for a child's safety and welfare. She recognises the importance of keeping her knowledge and training up to date; for example, recent training includes a refresher course in safeguarding and its wider issues. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to play. She conducts risk assessments for all areas children use and for all outings and visits in the community. The childminder is vigilant and supervises children closely to keep them safe. She meticulously maintains all documents, qualifications and records needed to underpin the good provision she provides, to support children's welfare and learning. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and works closely with parents and other professionals to help develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy, contented and engaged in their learning. The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences that links to children's interests. For example, children enjoy sorting out the farm vehicles, buildings and animals into the fields on the home-made play mat. The childminder effectively supports children's language development and engages them in conversations during their play. For example, children talk about the different dinosaurs while looking at books and discuss colour mixing when using paint. The childminder asks children questions, encouraging them to think about what they are doing, and also supports their mathematical skills. For example, while counting the number of dots on the matching game cards.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a friendly family environment. Children settle easily and are well behaved. The childminder is a positive role model and joins in with their play. For example, she sits with them while playing with modelling dough and other malleable materials. Children enjoy playing matching games and completing jigsaws. The childminder supports their understanding of following the rules of the game and encourages sharing and taking turns. The childminder regularly praises the children for their achievements and so builds up their confidence. Children learn about good hygiene routines from an early age and they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children have good opportunities to learn about the community where they live and socialise well with others, such as when they visit local toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all areas of their learning and development. They are prepared well for their next stage of learning and future move on to school. Children learn to manage their own personal and self-care care needs. They are confident communicators and freely share their thoughts and ideas with the childminder. For example, children talk about visits to stay with family members and ask if they can go out to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272574 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1104139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, 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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Telephone number

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