Childminder in Cumbria

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date 15 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 works in an effective partnership with her occasional assistant. Together they help children to feel safe, happy and comfortable in the setting. n The childminder provides a range of good-quality resources, toys, tools and equipment for children to access independently. n The childminder understands how to support learning and development. She plans appropriate activities and experiences to help children progress well. n The childminder helps children to understand and follow her rules and routines. Children behave very well. n The childminder communicates well with parents about children's experiences and progress. Parents value the childminder's flexibility and support. n The childminder ensures that children help with tasks in the setting and learn how to care for each other and the environment. n Sometimes, the childminder does not fully extend children's understanding of the language and vocabulary linked to space, shape and measure as they play.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always closely focus her professional development on what will have the greatest impact on outcomes for children. n The childminder's self-evaluation practice is not yet being used most effectively to raise quality.

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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 opportunities for children to hear and learn about mathematical language and concepts that arise as they play n seek more opportunities for continued professional development to raise the quality of teaching further n focus evaluations on precise areas for development and ensure that practice is continually improving.

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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 indoors 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 implements a range of health and safety procedures which effectively meet requirements. The setting is kept secure and the suitability of visitors is checked before they are allowed access. The childminder thinks about dangers and uses risk assessments to reduce these, in the setting and on outings. The childminder ensures that her assistant has a good understanding of the expectations of the early years curriculum and keeps her updated about any changes to legal requirements. The childminder has good relationships with other professionals. She works with the local authority officers to help raise the quality of her provision. The childminder has good links with the local primary school that children move on to. Children's progress is tracked to ensure that gaps in their learning are planned for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder plans a variety of activities and experiences which help children to achieve their next steps in learning. Children are well supported to develop early writing skills. A range of mark-making equipment is available for children to access and use as they play. Children help themselves to writing implements and talk about the marks they make on their paper. A range of good-quality fiction and non- fiction books are attractively stored and meet children's interests and developmental needs. Children are keen to hear stories and bring books to the childminder for her to read. They sing songs and listen to rhymes. The childminder helps children to develop their interests. For example, children who enjoy home role play use a range of cooking implements in the malleable tray. They hold sand in their hands and fill and empty pans and cups. This helps to develop children's imaginations and sensory understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed very positive partnerships with parents. They work together to ensure that children learn and develop. Parents know what children are learning about each day and what they can do to support learning at home. The childminder gathers a detailed record of children's interests, needs and home routines when they start in the setting. This helps her to ensure that children feel comfortable and settle quickly. The childminder helps children to understand how to make healthy choices. She provides nutritious, balanced home-cooked meals, and healthy drinks are always available to ensure that children remain hydrated. Children go on regular outings to learn about and appreciate their local community. They are well supported to develop an understanding of similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and stages of development make good progress from their starting points. Children learn how to share, take turns and be considerate to others. They develop an interest in the natural world around them and an understanding of how to care for living things. For example, they grow fruit, vegetables and flowers and learn about the importance of looking after garden birds. Children develop an interest in books and a desire to read. They make choices about what to play with and begin to share their thoughts and ideas. Children move on to school with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256490 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10062406 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Lindale, Cumbria. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her mother, who is her occasional assistant.

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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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