Childminder EY468023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques. She speaks clearly to children, builds on their interests and plans a wide range of stimulating activities that supports their development.  Children are well cared for. The childminder is attentive and playful with the children. She follows consistent routines and teaches children about safety.  The childminder has effective ways to assess and plan for children's learning. She is confident and has a good understanding of how children learn.  The childminder uses her links with the local authority and other childminders to help her evaluate the quality of her provision. She seeks and values children's and parents' comments to help her reflect on the quality of her work.  The childminder includes children in daily routines and helps them to recognise their achievements. This helps to motivate them and encourages them to persist in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to learn about the impact their behaviour has on others.  Information shared with parents does not give them a clear enough picture of how their child is developing or what the childminder is doing to help them make further progress.

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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

 improve teaching in order to help children develop a better understanding of the impact of their behaviour on others  share clearer information with parents about the progress their child is making towards their next steps in learning and the activities that are specifically planned to support their progress.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observations and assessment documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children from information in the childminder's records and by talking to some parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is conscientious. She plans a varied and interesting programme of activities covering all areas of learning. She makes good use of resources to enrich activities for children, such collecting frogspawn from the local park so children can study this as it changes into tadpoles. She uses self-evaluation effectively to reflect on the quality of her work and sets herself ambitious targets for further development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps abreast of new requirements and current good practice issues. She is alert to children's safety, regularly updates children's information and stores all documentation securely and confidentially. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and actively seeks partnership with other providers to help plan smooth transitions for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly and accurately assesses children's progress. This helps her to have a good knowledge of each child. She uses this knowledge well to adapt her teaching. She makes activities, such as painting or reading stories, interesting to children of different ages. She reads with expression, leaves gaps for younger children to fill in and talks about the story. Older children have small discussions about the characters in the book. This helps to develop all children's language, thinking and speaking skills. Children have good opportunities to count, match and recognise numbers in play. The childminder gathers information about children's development from parents as they start and regularly tracks their development. Parents receive good information about children's general activities, but are provided with less detail about their progress and the specific activities that are planned around their next steps in learning. The childminder encourages parents

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to read with their child each week and share their comments. This helps to involve them in their child's learning. The childminder shares information with other providers children attend. This builds good partnerships to support consistency in children's experiences. Children are well equipped and prepared for their eventual move to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy warm relationships with the childminder and other children. The childminder teaches children about being healthy and safe. Children follow her clear instructions. They understand the need to take turns when playing hopscotch and when answering questions. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. However, children are not encouraged to talk or think about how their actions can affect others. Each child has opportunities to speak and be listened to. This helps all children to feel included and builds self-esteem. Children show good levels of confidence. They show independence and persistence as they help to prepare meals or dress themselves ready for messy or outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills necessary for their future. They are curious, use their imaginations well and enjoy learning. Children are motivated and eager to join in and learn new skills. They make good progress in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468023 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 975793 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Clayton Le Woods, Chorley, Lancashire. 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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Telephone number

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