Childminder 301191

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children enjoy very warm and secure relationships with the kind and caring childminder, promoting their emotional and physical well-being extremely well. The childminder's good practice helps to provide children with the emotional security required to explore and learn successfully. n The childminder knows the children very well. She makes regular observations of their learning which she accurately assesses and uses to identify next steps. The childminder uses this information to plan activities that support and challenge the children very well. n The childminder completes a range of training to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, training on schemas has enhanced the childminder's understanding of the different ways children learn. n Children have a superb understanding of the benefits of healthy eating. They talk about how fruit and vegetables help to grow strong muscles. Children enjoy plenty of

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The provision is good

outdoor play, further promoting their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Some of the strategies that the childminder uses to support children's communication skills are not always successful in helping them develop an awareness of word sounds. n The childminder seeks information from parents when children first start. However, this does not include sufficient information about what children can already do and their achievements from home to help inform the childminder's initial assessments.

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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

n strengthen good teaching to further support children's communication skills n seek further information from parents regarding what their children can already do and their achievements from home to help inform initial assessments of children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm understanding of potential signs of abuse and is well versed in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. The childminder's home is safe, secure and subject to regular risk assessments. The childminder continually monitors children's progress through her assessments of their learning. She is able to swiftly identify any emerging gaps in development and address these with additional support. The childminder shares and seeks information regarding children's learning within other early years settings, promoting a collaborative approach to supporting children's development. The childminder is a reflective practitioner and uses self-evaluation well to help her identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder is an experienced, well-qualified practitioner and the quality of her teaching is good. Activities are closely matched to children's interests and next steps, maintaining their interest and engagement in play well. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the items they collected on a recent nature walk, following their interest in the environment. The childminder uses good open-ended questions to encourage children to talk about and describe the different objects. She offers good explanations to children's questions, providing them with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the world. The childminder regularly shares children's learning and development information with parents. She uses information parents share from home to inform activities and interactions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's warm and homely environment. They have good opportunities to learn about the wider world as the childminder embeds this into everyday play. For example, children explore the colours and patterns on a feather they found, the childminder refers to a bird book, drawing children's attention to birds found in different parts of the country. They go on discuss the differences between the places and how far away they are. Children also have access to a range of multi-cultural resources, such as African drums, further promoting their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and show an eagerness to participate. They develop a love of books and listen to stories with increasing attention and recall. Older children enjoy finding the letters of their name and making the sounds they represent. Children use good mathematical skills as they build with construction bricks, count and recognise numerals. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301191 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10070183 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Kendal, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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