Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date 28 June 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 and her assistant are well qualified and experienced early years practitioners. They are committed to providing the best quality of education and care for every child. They seek the views of children and parents to provide what families need and want. n The childminder works highly effective with her assistant. Together they ensure that children are kept safe and progress well from their unique starting points. They form strong bonds with children and celebrate their individuality very well. n Children are very well supported to develop good language skills. They hear and use new and rich vocabulary and are encouraged to talk about their feelings, experiences and interests. Mealtimes are social occasions, where children engage in deep conversations with their peers. n Children enjoy long periods of uninterrupted play outdoors in nearby woods and country lanes. They develop good physical skills and learn to appreciate and care for

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This provision is good

the natural world around them. For example, children develop a good understanding of the different seasons and why weather changes. n Partnerships with parents are well established and have an extremely positive impact on children's learning, health and emotional well-being. Parents are delighted with the service provided and hold the childminder and her assistant in high regard. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They have high expectations of all children and help them to understand and follow their rules and routines. Children of all ages behave very well. n Occasionally, opportunities for children to express their individual creativity are not fully extended. n Although the childminder and her assistant regularly share stories and books with children, texts are not always easily accessible for children to choose and use as part of their 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 strengthen opportunities for children to express their individual creativity n review the organisation of texts, to ensure that children can freely access these during their play and learning.

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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 outdoors 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 discussions with the childminder and her assistant. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust range of policies and procedures, which promote health and safety very well. The childminder and her assistant know the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what action to take if they have concerns about children's welfare or development. The setting is kept secure and risk assessments are effectively used to reduce hazards in the environment and on outings. The childminder supports her assistant very well. She ensures that her assistant is up to date with legislation and policy change. They both undertake professional development activities to help extend their teaching, knowledge and understanding. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching and learning. Children's progress is closely tracked to ensure that any gaps in their learning are planned for and addressed. Detailed records of children's time in the setting show that they are provided with a rich

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

range of experiences across all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is good. Planned activities engage children of all ages and help them to achieve their next steps in learning. There are robust systems in place to observe and assess children's achievements and progress. Assessment information is shared with parents to help support learning at home. Parents appreciate the good communication between home, the setting and other settings that children also attend. The childminder and her assistant skilfully build on children's prior knowledge to extend their learning further. Children listen with interest to stories and talk about the characters and predict what will happen next. They thoroughly enjoy playing games together and are sensitively supported when they need it. Children demonstrate good concentration skills and use a wide range of vocabulary while playing with a shopping game. The childminder and her assistant help children to understand mathematical concepts, such

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

as numbers and counting. Children are encouraged to count and talk about size, shape and order as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and their families are warmly welcomed and supported. Children show kindness and consideration for each other, learn to share and take turns. Children of all ages play harmoniously and a strong sense of togetherness pervades this good-quality setting. Children are supported well to learn about good hygiene and healthy lifestyles. They are provided with nutritious meals and specific dietary needs are catered for very well. Children learn to take and manage risks for themselves. Their achievements are celebrated and they have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder works with parents to help children settle and achieve from the moment they start in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence and independence, help with tasks and know that they are listened to and valued. Children demonstrate resilience and keep trying when they find tasks tricky and challenging. However, they also know when to ask for help if they need it. Children develop the skills and understanding to cope well with their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254260 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10062405 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Abbeytown, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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