Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date 21 May 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 an excellent teacher. She has a strong knowledge and understanding of how children learn and continually strengthens her skills through ongoing training. The childminder revisits previous training as and when necessary, to refresh her understanding, maximising the impact on outcomes for children. n The childminder is particularly skilled in supporting children's thinking and communication skills. She asks a range of well-posed and open-ended questions and creates a language rich environment, modelling new vocabulary and providing a good narrative throughout the day. n Partnerships with parents are strong. There is a well-established two-way flow of communication where both the childminder and parents share information about the children. For example, parents regularly contribute to assessments and share observations from home, and the childminder provides progress reports for parents to

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This provision is good

see how their children are developing. Parents are extremely complimentary of the childminder and the level of care and support she provides. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. However, she does not sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear and informed targets for improvement aimed at raising the quality to an outstanding level. n The childminder places high priority on supporting children's physical and emotional well-being. She is very attentive to their needs and fosters warm and nurturing relationships. Children settle in well, develop high levels of confidence and become highly engaged in their learning. n The learning environment, particularly outdoors, is highly conducive to children's learning. There is a great focus on fostering children's natural curiosity and investigative skills through interesting and novel resources and activities. n The childminder builds on what children are interested in as they play and incorporates

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the skills they need to learn next, based on her high-quality observations and assessments. Children make good progress in all areas.

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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 current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively to drive improvements at an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching inside and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to keep children safe. She supervises children well and uses risk assessments effectively to help ensure the environment is safe and secure. The childminder knows how to identify, record and report any child protection concerns she may have. She attends training on a wide range of safeguarding issues, further supporting her in her role. Effective systems are in place to review the progress children make over time. The childminder tracks how children are progressing towards the early learning goals and identifies any areas where they may require additional support. The childminder is aware of the importance of working closely with all other involved professionals and early years settings the children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an excellent play companion for the children. She joins in enthusiastically with their play, steering and reshaping activities while sensitively fitting in with their ideas. For example, as children begin to explore the train track, the childminder extends their play by suggesting they find some trains to put on it and then asks how many they think will fit on. The childminder skilfully promotes children's critical-thinking, communication and mathematical skills through her thoughtful questioning. Children enjoy activities linked to the current theme of 'under the sea'. They enjoy listening to a story about different sea creatures and later finding the hidden pictures around the garden. The childminder encourages children to recall the story and what they found out about the different creatures, greatly promoting their learning skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places high priority on supporting children's good health. For example, children enjoy daily opportunities to play outdoors in the well-resourced garden area and enjoy regular trips out within the local community. Children eat healthy, nutritious snacks and drink water throughout the day. The childminder demonstrates high expectations of the children and provides many opportunities for them to carry out tasks and develop their self-care skills. For example, children put on their own shoes when playing outside and enjoy cutting up their fruit for snack. Children behave well. The childminder is consistent in providing gentle reminders about good behaviour and valuing the feelings of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they require for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. They have enquiring minds and are motivated and confident to express their needs and wishes. Children develop well in their physical skills as they use tools during sand play and fill moulds to create shapes. They show an interest in making marks using chalks on the chalkboard outside. Children enjoy exploring their local community and engaging with other people, promoting their understanding of the world and to respect and celebrate difference.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546000 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10105465 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sedgwick, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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