Childminder EY480642

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is driven to improve. She undertakes thorough self-evaluation, incorporating the views of parents and engaging effectively with the local authority for support.  Children's achievements and goals are shared regularly with parents and they are well supported to guide their children's learning at home.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilled in balancing the level of nurture and challenge, and children are supported to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a superb understanding of child development. She knows precisely what children need to be ready for school, both in their skills and attitudes.  The childminder provides a wide range of intriguing and stimulating experiences, both indoors and outside. Children show high levels of engagement and fascination as the childminder consistently encourages them to explore and test their ideas.  The childminder has a superb focus on children's emotional well-being, especially

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This provision is good

during times of change. She knows precisely how to comfort and motivate children based on their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder gathers information from parents. However, this is predominantly focused on children's preferences and routines and does not yet seek parents' views about children's learning.  The childminder's professional development is not yet highly focused on raising teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 enhance the already good assessment systems, by incorporating specific information about children's learning and development at home  focus professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what could cause her concern about a child and who to report it to. She has undertaken safeguarding and first- aid training to help keep children safe. Effective risk assessment procedures are in place and the childminder has made her home safe for children. Generally, the childminder's observation, assessment and planning systems are good. She is particularly flexible in her planning and adapts promptly to follow children's interests. The childminder monitors children's progress and knows how to identify and address gaps in learning, alongside parents and external agencies. She understands how to make learning accessible to disabled children and those with special educational needs. She has a strong focus on equality and is committed to providing for all children's interests and needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are captivated by the childminder's enthusiasm and imagination. She is full of fun and energetically joins in with their play. Children's thinking skills are promoted extremely well and they show high levels of curiosity. The childminder gives them plenty of time to think and she asks a range of good quality questions to extend their thinking. She explains things clearly and children's understanding is well supported. Children feel empowered to make their own choices and the childminder uses a variety of ways to encourage younger children to express their desires. For example, very young children confidently choose which nursery rhyme they want to hear by selecting picture cards. The childminder models mathematical vocabulary during children's play and encourages them to practise counting with accuracy. She has a strong focus on communication and language during all routines and activities, and children make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled in creating purposeful learning experiences from all opportunities. Children are extremely well supported to learn about healthy lifestyles and exercise through consistent daily routines. They display exceptionally high levels of independence for their ages. Young children show confidence in selecting and accessing the tools they need to achieve their goals. The childminder expertly uses mealtimes and care routines to motivate children to do things for themselves and practise their physical skills. Children's behaviour is good for their ages and the childminder uses a wealth of strategies to support their developing understanding. Parents comment that they are reassured by the childminder's superb care for children. They feel well supported by her regular advice, particularly about supporting children's routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy learning. They are independent and actively contribute to their learning. This helps them to make good progress and prepares them well for their next stage in development, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480642 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 985653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Leyland. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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