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: 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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This provision is good

n The childminder is a highly qualified and passionate early years practitioner. She has a very good understanding of child development and how children learn. This helps her plan to meet every child's needs. n The childminder works in a strong partnership with her sister, who is her co-minder. They make sure that every child feels valued and help them to make good progress in their learning. n Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They are very happy, comfortable and confident to go to the childminder for help, support and comfort when they need it. She ensures that children understand and follow rules and routines. Children learn to care for each other and the environment. n Parents are extremely happy with the progress their children make and appreciate how well-organised, safe and secure the setting is. They feel welcomed and listened to. The childminder values their views as part of her drive for improvement.

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This provision is good

n Children are well supported to learn about the natural environment around them. They go on regular outings to parks and local attractions. They are very well supported to understand, enjoy and value their local community. n The childminder is an excellent role model, who shows children how to behave in different social situations. She helps children to think about the needs of others and appreciate diversity. Children behave extremely well. n The childminder does not always give children time to think about and formulate their answers to her questions before she provides them with an answer. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most effective use of opportunities to promote children's understanding and knowledge about healthy lifestyles.

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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 time given to children to think about and respond to questions n seek further ways to promote children's healthy lifestyle choices.

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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. She 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 met with the childminder to discuss her practice. She reviewed relevant documentation, including policies, children's records and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and had a tour of the areas used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback they provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare or development. She updates her child protection knowledge to meet current safeguarding requirements. The childminder ensures that the setting is suitably safe for children. Her outings are well planned. The childminder regularly reviews her robust policies, updating them as required. She makes accurate and detailed assessments of children's progress. She uses these very effectively to monitor children's progress and to plan to close any gaps in their learning. The childminder works well with other settings children attend or move on to and effectively shares information to aid children's development. Parents feel very well informed and know how to support learning at home. The childminder supervises her occasional assistant effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is strong. She places a strong emphasis on supporting children's early communication skills, encouraging children to engage in conversations. The childminder uses a rich range of language as she plays alongside children and helps them to make sense of their surroundings. She plans effectively to follows children's interests and delivers a range of activities which help children to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's physical development to help babies develop control and strength in their limbs. She provides a wide range of developmentally appropriate, interesting and enticing resources, toys and equipment for children to access. The childminder knows when to provide more challenge to extend children's learning and when to step back to allow children to lead their own play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses every opportunity to praise and recognise children's efforts. She celebrates their achievements and shares these with parents. The childminder works very well with parents when children start in the setting. She is flexible about settling-in routines to ensure that they meet the needs of children and their families. Children have regular access to drinks so that they remain hydrated and at their best for learning. The childminder prepares balanced and nutritious meals for children. Children enjoy helping with tasks and become increasingly independent. The childminder encourages children to make choices and respects their decisions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress across all areas of learning. Children of all ages and stages of development are keen to use their voices. They become confident communicators. Children are well supported to develop resilience and keep trying when tasks become difficult. They are highly motivated and eager to try new things. Children engage in a range of physical experiences which support their early writing, inside and outdoors. They are very well supported to develop the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440016 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10062410 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 1 - 7 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 was registered in 2012 and lives in Kendal. She works together with her sister, who is a registered childminder and with her mother, who 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. The childminder 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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