Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 19 November 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 regularly checks the learning environment to ensure all areas are safe for children to use, which effectively supports their health and safety.  The childminder documents children's abilities when they first start at the setting in conjunction with parents. She uses this information to plan interesting activities and play experiences that children will enjoy, to help develop their existing knowledge and skills.  The childminder plans trips for children, such as to the local library or rides on the bus. Children develop a good understanding of their local community and the world around them, and increase their social skills when they meet other people.  Children's communication and language development is promoted well. For example, the childminder speaks clearly and frequently engages children in conversation. Consequently, children respond well to instructions and freely express their own ideas.

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This provision is good

 Children manage their own care needs, such as washing their hands after using the toilet.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully effective in further improving her knowledge and skills to enhance learning opportunities for children.  The childminder does not work with all other settings that children attend well enough to help her enhance children's learning to an even higher level.

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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

 increase professional development opportunities to raise the quality of practice and improve learning outcomes for children  develop more effective ways of working with other providers to extend children's learning and development even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a sample of written comments from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including a selection of policies and procedures, risk assessment records and children's learning files.  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 viewed the premises, including the outdoor play area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She regularly updates her safeguarding and child protection training and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. Safeguarding is effective. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective systems to evaluate and improve her setting. For instance, parents complete a questionnaire about the service she offers. Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive and write positive comments in thank you cards, and letters. The childminder meets other childminders to discuss good practice techniques and share ideas. This has helped to improve the childminder's existing knowledge and to develop her teaching skills quite well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has robust observational assessment and planning systems. Children's learning files are frequently updated. Thorough tracking means the childminder knows individual children's developmental stages well, and quickly identifies, and plans, to close any gaps in their learning. Furthermore, children's next steps in learning are comprehensively documented and shared with parents. Children make good progress. The childminder plans interesting learning experiences that effectively promote children's mathematical language skills. For instance, children enjoy baking and skilfully measure and weigh the ingredients. She asks children good enquiring questions, such as what do they think would make the cooking dough wetter, they ponder and then confidently reply, 'water'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming and she is a positive role model for children. She is very calm, kind and considerate to the children's needs. She listens to what they are telling her and respects their wishes. This effectively helps support children's personal, social and emotional development. Children's behaviour is extremely good and they have wonderful manners for example, they say 'please' and 'thank you', unprompted. The childminder praises them, which effectively reinforces their polite behaviour. Furthermore, this helps enhance their self-esteem and emotional development. Children learn about healthy eating and a healthy diet. For instance, they enjoy eating fresh fruit for snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident learners as they freely explore the learning environment. The childminder prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, including their eventual move to school. For example, she encourages and supports children's problem solving skills as they complete a large floor puzzle together. Children's physical development is promoted well. For instance, they have daily opportunities to visit the local parks and playing field where they can run around and play on equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417502 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1105192 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Wigton, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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