Childminder EY358465

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 14 September 2011

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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 childminder has a close relationship with the children and they regularly seek her out to join them in their play. They freely explore the environment knowing that she is close by to offer them support if necessary.  Children behave well. They remember to use their manners and show respect for each other and their surroundings. The childminder has high expectations and deals with unwanted behaviour in an age-appropriate way.  The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation to identify her own strengths and any areas that she would like to develop further. The views of the parents and children are taken into account when planning to make changes to her service.  Children are well supported during their play and self-chosen activities. The childminder listens carefully to their ideas and helps them to think through problems for themselves. Children make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works in partnership with parents well. She uses the information they give her to plan activities for each child. Parents are given activity ideas to try out at home and daily feedback books inform them of what their child has enjoyed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully share information about children's progress with parents or other settings that they attend.  The childminder, on occasion, misses opportunities for children to develop their independence and practise new skills during activities.

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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 existing partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend and share information relating to their progress  enhance opportunities for children that help them develop independence and practise their range of skills.

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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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as her self-evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at a variety of parents' feedback 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 has a good understanding of current child protection legislation and conducts thorough risk assessments of the environment to minimise hazards. Children are encouraged to take age-appropriate risks during their play and learn how to keep safe. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification and regularly attends training courses, which has a positive impact on children's learning. She is up to date with recent government policy and implements this effectively. The childminder welcomes feedback from other professionals and has addressed recommendations made at her previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a welcoming, well-organised environment. They freely access a range of high-quality resources and become engaged in self-chosen tasks. Children delight in making a tent. They collect together blankets and pegs and work cooperatively with each other. The childminder introduces simple mathematical concepts, such as shape and number, into their play. They park the cars in numbered car-parking spaces and talk about the shape of an egg. The childminder plans experiences for each individual child based on their interests and current levels of development. She makes regular assessments of children's progress and identifies what she would like them to do next. Children are good communicators. The childminder supports their language development well. She models positive interaction and introduces new words to the children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident while with the childminder. They show affection to her and to each other. The childminder teaches the children about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity. They choose from a range of nutritious food and snacks and develop their physical skills daily. Children's self-esteem is boosted constantly and they are given lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. As a result, children are confident, feel secure and see themselves in a positive way. The childminder is sensitive to the children's emotional well-being during times of change, such as preparing for the move to school. She supports them to be ready for the change in a range of ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting-point assessments. They regularly display curiosity and interest during their play. Children are tolerant of each other and learn how to share and take turns with their peers. Overall, children learn to be independent and are confident with self-care routines. They wash and dry their hands before meals and take off their own coats and shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358465 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 863553 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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