Childminder in Cumberland

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this calm and positive setting. They have formed a nurturing bond with the childminder and feel secure in her presence. As babies become tired, they receive cuddles, care and attention from the childminder as she prepares their beds for them to have a sleep. Children of all ages giggle with excitement as the childminder uses the animal puppets and makes animal sounds. They are keen to show visitors their favourite toys and proudly share their achievements with the childminder. Children are confident and feel safe.

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The provision is good

Children are familiar with the routines that are in place. They enthusiastically tidy up the toys and say 'we will help you' to the childminder. Children wait patiently at the table as their lunch is served. The childminder talks to children about building friendships and the importance of being kind. Children behave well and interact positively with each other.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from receiving a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning, with a focus on communication and language. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and shows children pictures to support their understanding as she speaks. She plans activities that encourage children to speak and to share ideas. In addition to this, the childminder takes children on regular outings and attends playgroups. This gives children the opportunity to meet other children and to widen their experiences. All children make good progress in all aspects of their development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She uses her interactions to promote children's next steps in their development. The childminder observes the children as they play and skilfully adapts her teaching. For example, the childminder gives children a puppet to support them to join in with the actions to songs. This helps to ensure that all children are engaged and that they make good progress in their learning. n The childminder ensures that children have access to a range of age-appropriate books. She encourages children to look at books and frequently reads aloud to them. Children of all ages listen carefully as the childminder reads. They excitedly point to the pictures and ask questions about the story. Children are developing a love of reading. n Children's mathematical development is well supported. The childminder models mathematical vocabulary and encourages children to apply their knowledge in

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their play. For example, as children play with toy dinosaurs, the childminder talks about their sizes using words, such as 'big, tall, little' and 'short'. Children have learned to recognise some numbers and can frequently be heard counting.

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need to do better?

17 April 2023 Children are making good progress with their mathematical knowledge and skills. n The childminder has embedded routines which support children's health and well-being. She encourages children to eat nutritious food and talks to them about their favourite fruit. The childminder ensures that children are taught how to wash their hands thoroughly and to place tissues in the bin after blowing their noses. Children spend time outdoors every day and regularly walk in the local area. Children are beginning to understand what it means to be healthy. n Children are supported to become independent in managing their own personal needs. The childminder teaches children how to use the toilet and how to put on their own coat and shoes. Children independently choose from a range of accessible resources and confidently make choices in their play. For example, children make suggestions about which song to sing, or which book they would

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need to do better?

like the childminder to read. Children are becoming increasingly confident and independent. n The childminder has daily communication with parents and informs them about the activities and learning experiences that their children have accessed. Parents say that the childminder is 'friendly and approachable'. However, the information that is shared with parents does not always focus enough on children's individual next steps. This does not help parents to be able to build on their children's learning at home. n The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice. She attends regular training and seeks out opportunities to expand her knowledge through further training. The childminder's knowledge and skills are good and are improving over time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly reviews all aspects of her safeguarding practice to ensure that her procedures are effective in keeping children safe. This includes ensuring that children are always well supervised while in the setting and on outings. The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. She teaches children to climb the stairs safely and carries out regular checks to ensure that her home is safe and suitable. The childminder completes regular training to ensure that her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She provides practical support and advice for any families who may need it.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with parents by sharing children's individual next steps to better inform them of how to build on children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535547 Local authority Cumberland Inspection number 10283750 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stainburn, Workington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 April 2023 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

17 April 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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