Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 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

 Children are happy and contented. They settle easily on arrival and form strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder is relaxed, calm, attentive and caring. She provides a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure.  Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She encourages children to share, take turns and to consider the needs of others. Children are well mannered and develop their social skills very effectively.  The childminder knows the children well. She uses her knowledge of children's current interests to plan and provide enjoyable and interesting experiences that support their learning and help them make good progress in their development.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates learning gained from training. She uses this information to further promote and effectively enhance learning outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 Parents express a high regard for the childminder and the service she provides. They comment very positively on the detailed records and charming photographs shared with them when their children attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not encourage children to do things for themselves to help extend their already good independence and personal skills.  The childminder has not yet effectively made links with the other settings children also attend to help support continuity in their 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

 extend opportunities that help encourage and support children's independence and ability to do things for themselves  strengthen partnership working with staff at other early years settings that children attend to help support continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of the activities provided by the childminder.  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 inspector spoke with 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 understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children and undertakes regular child protection training. She is confident about recognising the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows the steps to take to protect children from harm. The childminder reviews her policies annually and successfully implements them in her everyday practice. The childminder ensures that she keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. She accesses training and meets with other childminders to share ideas and expertise. The childminder maintains detailed risk assessments and makes good use of spontaneous opportunities to talk to children about keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to children about potential safety consequences, such as falling over toys and hurting themselves, if they do not tidy up after themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She knows the children well and skilfully extends their learning as they play and take part in activities. For example, the childminder promotes a good use of language and communication while engaging children in a cooking activity. She spends time asking questions and speaking to the children as they decide what ingredients they require to make a cake. She supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, she encourages children to count, measure and compare the colour and size of the eggs they add to the mixture. Children enjoy exploring the consistency of the cake mixture while operating a hand whisk and then they decide what sized baking cases to use. The childminder supports children's interest in music, singing and dance and introduces them to children's yoga as part of their indoor physical exercise activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate friendly, positive behaviour and learn good social skills. For example, they use good manners when asking the childminder for something and learn to wait for their turn in games and activities. The childminder takes children out in the local area and to playgroups where they socialise with other children. Children show a good understanding of developing healthy lifestyles. They know to wash their hands at appropriate times and eat healthy meals and snacks. The childminder plans daily opportunities for children to exercise and ensures they have plenty of outdoor play. Children learn about other cultures and festivals and enjoy exploring the community where they live. Partnerships with parents are good. Parents share information about children's skills and interests and information about children's learning at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn through play and have a good range of activities available. They make good progress from their starting points and develop skills across all areas of learning in preparation for school. Children show good levels of concentration during activities and are self-motivated. They show that they are interested and eager to learn new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497338 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1039458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Staveley, near Kendal, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She 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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