Childminder EY279360

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 30 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy lots of opportunities to explore, investigate, solve problems and be creative. They are happy, enthusiastic and engaged in their activities.  The childminder knows each child well and monitors their progress across all areas of learning. She makes sure they are developing well towards the next stage of their learning and school.  The childminder supports children's learning naturally as they play. Her support for their communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional skills is particularly strong.  The childminder works in partnership with parents, sharing information to support children's learning and well-being.  Children have warm, loving relationships with the childminder. They are settled and confident because the childminder is caring, attentive and fun to be with.  The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm and provides lots of

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This provision is good

opportunities for them to enjoy exercise and fresh air.  The childminder has made significant progress since the last inspection. She demonstrates a good attitude to continuing to develop her knowledge and practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have the depth of knowledge of child development and best practice to help her identify further opportunities to improve her provision.  Older children are not supported as effectively as possible to learn about letters and sounds, because the childminder is not fully confident in her approach and partnership working for this aspect of their learning.

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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

 enrich professional development to extend knowledge of child development and early years best practice; strengthen evaluation and improvement activities to enhance support for children's learning further  strengthen knowledge and understanding of ways to promote older children's learning about letters and sounds, and work in partnership with the other settings children attend to support this aspect of their learning more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's own survey and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress because the childminder understands how to promote their learning through interesting play. For example, the childminder fosters children's curiosity, experimentation and language skills as they thoroughly enjoy investigating sand, water and shaving foam. The childminder encourages children's ideas and helps them make connections in their learning. Consequently, children are enthusiastic and keen to learn. The childminder promotes children's speech and understanding throughout the day. She uses her good knowledge of children's interests and experiences to enhance and extend their conversations. She naturally models the correct use of language back to children, so their speech improves. The childminder promotes a love of storytelling and books, which supports children's early literacy skills. Children are learning to recall and recount familiar stories and to extend them. However, she is less confident in helping the older children

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who attend. This is good

learn about letters and sounds. In addition, the childminder does not know how other settings support this aspect of the children's learning, so she cannot provide complementary support.

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good

Children enjoy each other's company and play well together, because the childminder encourages kind, thoughtful behaviour. They make choices about how to spend their time and independently access the resources they need for their play and explorations. The childminder has improved the storage of toys in the playroom so that children can easily find what they want. Children learn to do things for themselves because the childminder encourages them and praises their efforts. The childminder helps them to overcome problems by understanding their concerns; she helps them to relax by singing with them. Children are developing the confidence and self-care skills to support them well when they move on to school. The childminder works with parents to support children's health and welfare. She accesses information to ensure she understands how to meet children's individual medical needs.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to the children in her care. She understands how to safeguard children and promote their health, welfare and development. The childminder has addressed all of the actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's learning and well- being. She has received support from her local authority, which has particularly improved her assessment and monitoring of children's progress. The childminder undertakes mandatory qualifications, such as first aid. She attends some training to enhance her skills, for example, in supporting children's communication and language. However, her professional development activities have not given her an in-depth knowledge of child development and best practice. As a result, her ability to identify opportunities to improve and enhance her teaching and provision, are limited to what she currently knows.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279360 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1006233 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Chorley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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