Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 20 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is very well qualified and committed to providing high-quality care and education for every child. She seeks out opportunities to improve her skills and knowledge further, regularly engaging in professional development activities. This has a very positive impact on her practice. n The childminder works in an effective partnership with her co-childminder. Together, they plan to meet every child's needs and ensure that all children progress well from their unique starting points. n Children form strong bonds and develop secure relationships with the caring, considerate and kind childminder. She supports children's physical and emotional well- being very well. This helps children to develop confidence and a positive attitude to learning. n Parents are absolutely delighted with the service the childminder offers. They are highly complementary about the quality of care and learning, and appreciate the family

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This provision is good

feel in the setting. n The childminder is highly reflective and evaluative. She seeks and values the views of children and parents as part of her drive for continuous improvement. n Children behave extremely well. The childminder is calm and consistently promotes her high expectations of all children. She sensitively deals with children's changing emotions and moods. The childminder teaches them to be caring and considerate to one another. This helps to create a very happy and positive learning environment for everyone. n Occasionally, the childminder does not help children to think about and understand healthy lifestyle choices. n Sometimes, the childminder does not take opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding as they play.

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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 extend the ways children can learn about and understand healthy lifestyle choices n enhance opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding as they play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She checks visitors for suitability and the setting is kept secure and free from hazards. The childminder's risk assessments help to keep children free from harm in the setting and on outings. She uses her assessments of children's progress to track their achievements and to plan for any gaps in their learning. The childminder has a very good understanding of the importance of acting quickly if children need additional support. Children are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports her occasional assistant well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder's teaching is very good. Her planned activities and experiences are closely matched to children's interests and help them to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder is highly responsive to children's needs and provides a good level of challenge to maintain their attention and engagement. Children are well supported to develop resilience. For example, the childminder helps them to use a range of strategies to select slot-in jigsaw pieces and move them into position. Children listen carefully, act on the childminder's advice and keep trying until they complete the task. They are clearly very proud of their achievements and appreciate her praise. The childminder communicates well with parents so that they know what children have been doing and learning. This helps parents to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children regularly spend time outdoors in the garden and on outings in the local area. They experience all types of weather and the changing seasons. The childminder ensures that children have many opportunities to connect with nature and the natural world. Parents work closely with her when their children start in the setting and share information about care routines and interests. The childminder provides a stimulating, developmentally appropriate learning environment and helps children to settle quickly. She ensures that all children eat healthy and balanced meals and have access to drinks. Children have comfortable spaces to rest or sleep if they need to.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and stages of development make good progress. They are very keen to learn and willingly participate in a wide range of activities. Younger children develop an understanding of what their bodies can do, as they move and explore their surroundings. They show an interest and begin to understand the world around them. Older children engage in home role play, asking and answering questions as they show consideration and care for their doll babies. All children develop an interest in books and reading. They regularly share stories with the childminder and their peers, enthusiastically joining in with familiar words, phrases and rhymes. Children share their ideas, make choices and begin to lead their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440002 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10092062 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Kendal. She works with her sister, who is also a registered childminder, and her mother is an occasional assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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Registers

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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