Childminder EY538504

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 qualified and experienced early years practitioner, who has a deep understanding of child development and how children learn. She is committed to providing high-quality care and education for every child. n The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. They value her highly and appreciate how supportive, flexible and professional she is. n The childminder is reflective and keen to continually improve her practice. She seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals as part of this process. n The childminder plans interesting and engaging activities which promote children's individual interests and fascinations. She helps children to achieve their next steps in learning and progress well. n Children are very happy, feel safe and develop strong bonds with the childminder. They confidently go to her for help, support, encouragement or comfort when needed. n The childminder ensures that children understand the needs of others and follow rules

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This provision is good

and routines. They learn to respect the environment and behave very well. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support opportunities for children to extend their problem-solving skills. n The outside space does not provide the broadest range of experiences possible for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 seek even more opportunities for children to solve problems that arise as they play n enhance the outside space further and provide even more learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a range of robust policies and procedures that promote children's health and safety. These are evident in practice and help to keep children safe in the setting and on outings. The childminder has a very good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development and acts swiftly in response. The childminder closely tracks children's progress and celebrates their achievements with parents. This process helps the childminder to highlight and plan for any gaps in children's learning. She communicates effectively with parents so that they know what to do to support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is very good. The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment with good-quality resources, toys, tools and texts. She uses highly effective strategies to help children develop language and vocabulary. Children who start the setting with below expected levels of communication make rapid progress. The childminder uses activities which engage children for long periods and supports their understanding across all areas of learning. For example, she uses water play to encourage imaginative role play, mathematical development, physical control and interaction. Children excitedly fill and empty a range of containers as they pretend to make different food and drink and talk about their preferences. The childminder remains close at hand while children play. She knows when to give children time to investigate and explore independently and when to step in to extend their understanding. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

are encouraged to make choices and lead their own learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a kind, compassionate and caring professional, who sensitively promotes children's emotional health and welfare. For example, she recognised that children would need help to cope when she moved to a new house and worked in partnership with parents to minimise the impact of this. As a result, children have settled well and feel very comfortable in their new environment. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual care and dietary needs. She gathers detailed information when children start in the setting to support this. The childminder helps children to understand how to make healthy choices and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and stages of development make at least good progress from their unique starting points. They learn to appreciate their local community and the natural world around them. Children develop a positive attitude to learning and help with tasks in the setting. They build close friendships, learn to share and take turns. Children demonstrate a desire to read and enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They are very well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538504 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10098654 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Carlisle. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification 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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