Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy supportive and caring relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their individual needs and engages in sensitive care practices. As a result, children have a strong sense of security and belonging, and their physical and emotional well- being are promoted effectively.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well- planned learning experiences that covers all seven areas of learning. Children are keen and motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning.  Parents feel included in their children's experiences and are supported to extend children's learning at home. This shared approach effectively supports children's learning, development and well-being, both in their own home and in the childminder's care.  Safeguarding procedures are good and the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This ensures that children's welfare is protected and they are kept

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This provision is good

safe. She supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and provides opportunities for them to manage reasonable risks for themselves.  The childminder is committed to developing her practice with further training and reading. Children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date knowledge and delivers high-quality experiences to them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of partnerships with parents. She does not routinely consult them in order to identify areas for improvement, to raise the quality of her practice to an exceptional level.  The organisation of toys and resources does not fully support young children to select and control their own play.

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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

 build on the existing good systems for working with parents to further identify areas for improvement  improve opportunities for children to select resources and direct their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of, and effectively implements, the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge well to ensure children receive high-quality care. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reviews her practice and attends regular training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe, happy and healthy. The childminder obtains relevant information from parents about their children's individual needs and uses this to promote their welfare. She regularly reviews children's progress and achievements. She ensures children make consistently good progress across all areas of learning. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice and is keen to continue to improve further. She uses a variety of effective methods to keep parents very well informed regarding their child's progress and experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that promote children's development across the seven areas of learning. Children enjoy a diverse range of learning opportunities on regular local trips and outings. They are confident and active learners. The childminder introduces children to new words and asks them lots of questions as they play, and allows them time to think and answer. Children demonstrate their learning well as they explore small wildlife figures in jelly and noodles. They count, correctly identify animals and colours, and describe textures and smells. They are supported well as the childminder completes regular, detailed assessments of their development. She carries out regular observations and assessments for each child to help plan activities. These activities are challenging and are tailored to the individual abilities of the children. This helps them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and emotionally secure in the setting and the childminder quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. This gives children a sense of security and they quickly become confident and happy learners. The childminder is a good role model for children and treats them with kindness and respect. Children follow her simple rules and have tolerance and patience. They are kind to each other, play in harmony and behave very well. Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritionally balanced meals and snacks and have many different opportunities to be physically active. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children quickly gain the confidence needed to try new experiences. They make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479719 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 985246 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bispham, Blackpool. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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