Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date 18 April 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 has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. n Children form close attachments with the childminder, her assistant and other children. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where she effectively boosts children's self-confidence, self-esteem and emotional well-being. n The experienced childminder has good knowledge of children's current interests and development. She plans a range of interesting experiences that help to extend their love of learning and effectively support their development. Children are active and curious learners and make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder has established strong relationships with parents and other professionals. She regularly informs parents of the daily activities that their children

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This provision is good

take part in and has frequent discussions with them about their children's progress. n Children behave well. The childminder is an effective and positive role model for children. She encourages children to share and take turns and consider the feelings of others. She has high expectations and provides positive reinforcement constantly as children play. n The childminder does not always maximise opportunities to support children's independence and self-help skills even further. n There are missed opportunities for children to become more aware of the similarities and differences between themselves and other people to support and enhance their knowledge of the world around them.

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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 build on opportunities to support children's independence and self-help skills even further n extend opportunities for children to become more aware of the similarities and differences between themselves and others and help them understand more about the world they live in.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working 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 regularly checks her home and resources to ensure they are safe for children. She supervises children well and supports children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder knows the children well and this contributes effectively to the close monitoring of their progress. She works with other professionals to ensure children receive the individual support they need. There are rigorous systems for the continued, professional development of the childminder and her assistant to help to further develop their quality of teaching and outcomes for children. The childminder reflects on her practice to further identify areas to improve. For example, there are plans to add exciting additions to the outdoor area and provide even greater opportunities for children to learn outdoors. The childminder is very well organised and keeps accurate records. This contributes to the safe and efficient running

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children access a wide variety of stimulating resources that spark their imagination and help them develop new skills. For example, children use cardboard spheres to build towers and then use them to balance on. They enjoy exploring shredded paper and find different coloured eggs hidden underneath. Children count confidently and recognise numbers and colours. They enjoy manipulating dough, to build monsters and spiky hedgehogs. Younger children's physical and sensory development is encouraged. For example, babies enjoy handling, exploring and investigating different materials and containers. The childminder observes, assesses and plans activities to support children's future learning and experiences. She finds out from parents what their children enjoy doing at home. She uses this information to further build on children's interests and meet their individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, secure and show a strong sense of belonging. They are polite, behave well and play happily alongside each other. The childminder and her assistant offer lots of praise and encouragement. This supports children's confidence and emotional well-being. They give clear messages to children about expected behaviour and encourage sharing and taking turns. The childminder promotes children's awareness about healthy lifestyles effectively. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and have lots of opportunities for physical play during outings and in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners. They have a positive approach to new experiences and the childminder follows their lead to effectively build on their experiences. Children are good at sharing, listening, concentrating and following instructions. Children make good progress from their starting points and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and supported. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540238 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10089984 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Dalston, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant who holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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