Childminder EY479496

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 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

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder takes care to create a stimulating, outdoor learning environment. She skilfully questions children to extend their vocabulary as they play, focusing strongly on developing children's communication and language skills.  Care practices are implemented well. Children are happy and demonstrate a strong sense of security within the welcoming, caring environment. Children form close bonds with the childminder and flourish in her care. The childminder takes time to get to know children well and sensitively responds to their care and learning needs.  The childminder plans children's next steps in learning based on regular and accurate assessments of their progress. She offers suitably challenging activities that encourage children to develop their skills and learning further.  The childminder promotes children's health and well-being. Children have many opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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This provision is good

 Parents are kept well informed about their children's learning and development. They are very happy with the service provided by the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not used targeted professional development to help her extend her teaching and learning skills even further.  The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents on entry, to help ensure an accurate starting point for assessment and to plan for children's future learning needs.

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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

 target a more focused programme of professional development to help enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills further  gather more information from parents on entry about children's development, in order to contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, both indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and had discussions at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as, policies and procedures, evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household, the childminder's self-evaluation and children's assessment records.  The inspector looked at parental feedback documents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. All policies are in place and implemented well to support her practice. This contributes to children's welfare and their well-being. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She is qualified and has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder demonstrates her enthusiasm and enjoyment when interacting and playing with the children. This has a very positive effect on children's motivation. Overall, the monitoring of the educational programmes and tracking arrangements effectively support children's continued good progress. Parents comment that they are kept well informed about the progress their children make. The childminder is confident to seek advice from other professionals when intervention may be required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's progress. She plans a good range of activities that is based on children's interests and their next stage of development. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills and their hand-to-eye coordination through creative activities, for example, using a variety of different materials to explore texture, gluing and sticking. She sensitively joins children in their play and extends their learning through positive interactions. The childminder responds well to young children's attempts to use language, supporting them effectively to develop early communication skills. Children have many opportunities to practise counting, and recall shape names and colours. They have independent access to a range of resources for making marks that helps them to develop the skills needed before learning to write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The organisation of the stimulating, well-resourced environment gives children the freedom and opportunity to use resources in many different ways. Children enjoy the childminder's praise, cuddles and reassurance as they play. She is a good role model as she is calm and relaxed with them. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions. Clear boundaries help children to quickly learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder helps support children's personal and social development. Children have regular outings to toddler groups and the local library. This contributes to their sense of community, they learn to make friends and play with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and well stimulated. They are making expected progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They display a positive attitude towards learning and new experiences. Children enjoy good relationships and learn to take turns and respect others and their needs. They are encouraged to share small responsibilities so that they enjoy working together. Children develop important skills, helping to prepare them for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479496 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 981209 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 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 Burnley. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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