Childminder EY447451

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 9 January 2013

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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 values and respects children's contributions to their own learning. Children take the lead in their play. She uses her skills to observe and assess children's learning and to plan challenging next steps that extend children's learning and development.  Personal, social and emotional development is promoted effectively. The childminder and assistant use a consistent approach to supporting children in managing their emotions and behaviour. Children are consistently responsive, polite and respectful of each other.  The childminder effectively reviews and evaluates her practice, provision and children's progress in learning. She seeks feedback from parents, children and other professionals to help her identify areas for improvement.  Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's home. They form strong attachments to both the childminder and her assistant. Children show that they feel

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This provision is good

safe and secure in their care.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder actively listens and talks to children during activities. She effectively supports children to develop their skills in pronunciation and encourages them to develop a wide range of vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to find highly effective methods to engage and encourage parents to share detailed information about their child's learning at home.  The childminder has not yet fully explored professional training opportunities to develop her skills and those of her assistant further.

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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

 strengthen parental involvement and find more effective methods to encourage parents to share detailed information about their child's learning at home  seek further ways of building on good practice and developing opportunities for continuous professional development that expand understanding of current best practice and drive improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as assessments on children's learning, the childminder's self-evaluation, and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of assistants.  The inspector viewed testimonials and references from parents and took these into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and ensures her assistant is equally knowledgeable. She understands the reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is secure and thorough risk assessments help to maintain the environment to help ensure it is consistently safe and secure. The childminder leads and manages her provision very well. She has addressed all the actions and recommendations from her previous inspection. She effectively works alongside her assistant to observe and track children's learning and development. This helps to identify those children who may be in need of extra support. The childminder and assistant observe and monitor each other's practice. They regularly discuss and evaluate each other's performance and this has a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and effectively promotes learning in all areas. She uses a variety of techniques and resources to support and extend children's learning. Children show their enthusiasm in matching number tiles to numbers displayed on the wall. Younger children use animals and objects to count and sort. The childminder extends older children's learning by providing opportunities for them to develop skills in writing number shapes. The childminder provides a nurturing and inclusive environment, supported by her assistant. All children are given ample time to learn and develop new skills. For example, children learn how long it will take to bake cakes. Children enjoy exploring the environment and seeking out new learning opportunities. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education their children receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations of children and shares these with her assistant. Children are provided with lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to effectively foster their emotional and physical well-being. Young children who are learning to manage their personal care needs are given lots of support and are helped to develop a great sense of achievement. Attachments are strong and children listen well to instructions and explanations. Children are given responsibility for managing, organising and making choices for themselves. For example, they make decisions about what snack to eat and independently help themselves. The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy eating. She teaches children to adopt healthy lifestyles through everyday routines, discussions and activities, including plenty of physical activities outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making consistently good progress in their learning and development. They are confident, independent learners who are gaining the skills needed in preparation for pre-school and school. Children develop good mathematical skills through play. They develop their early literacy skills as they enjoy looking at and reading the wide variety of books that are available. Children's wider social skills are promoted through a varied selection of opportunities within the childminder's home and in the community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447451 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1042605 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Rishton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. 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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