Childminder 403497

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 29 March 2012

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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 plans activities to support children's interests and the next steps in their learning. She joins in with their play to offer further encouragement and challenge.  The childminder works in partnership with parents. They are kept well informed about their children's experiences in the setting. This contributes to a shared approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder provides a bright, welcoming and homely environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children and engages in sensitive care practices. Children have a strong sense of security and belonging and their physical and emotional well-being are promoted effectively.  Children's independence is well supported as they self-select toys and lead their own play. The childminder supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe by providing opportunities for them to manage reasonable risks for

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This provision is good

themselves.  The childminder accesses professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date and improve her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not build on the opportunities to support children's understanding of where and when it is appropriate to engage in more physical activity, such as climbing and throwing.  There are fewer opportunities for children to develop their information and communication technology skills.

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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

 provide even more opportunities to positively shape children's good behaviour  increase opportunities for children to learn about information and communication technology.

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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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed the required training courses. As a result, she is alert to the signs and symptoms of concern and keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well-being. Reflection on practice, in order to bring about continuous improvement, is well established. The childminder consistently sets targets, in order to improve further. The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress well and has a clear understanding of each child's learning needs. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder knows how to support children if they have gaps in their learning, including linking with parents and external agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge well and provides experiences that link to their interests. Children engage in fun activities in the indoor and outdoor environments. There is a sharp focus on helping children to gain communication and language skills. The childminder uses play opportunities to introduce new words, articulate sounds and extend speaking skills. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a variety of different resources and well thought out learning opportunities. One example is when children delight in an imaginative game of space travel with the childminder. They learn about distance, time and gravity. Children estimate, count, describe and play cooperatively as the childminder skilfully extends their vocabulary. Children are very responsive to the childminder's warm, fun interaction and enjoy playing with her. She gives them plenty of time to carry out their own play and learning. The wide

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

range of activities and purposeful teaching has a positive impact on the good progress that children are making in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective procedures to settle children into her care. She obtains thorough information from their parents and uses this to help children develop confidence. 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, generally, follow her simple rules and are kind to each other. Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritionally balanced home-cooked 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 are happy, curious and keen to play and learn. They are making good progress in relation to their starting points. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their education, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 403497 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 869002 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Blackpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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