Childminder in Blackpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 12 September 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 childminder works closely with his co-minder to seek and evaluate the views of parents and children and establish effective ways to drive ongoing improvement.  Regular and precise assessment methods are used to evaluate the progress that children are making and promptly identify any gaps in learning. The childminder knows how to seek additional support for children when necessary.  The childminder establishes close partnership working with parents and gathers information when children first start. He uses this to inform planning and meet children's needs and interests well.  Children's physical and emotional needs are supported well. They enjoy the freshly prepared, nutritious food and have plenty of opportunities to play energetically outdoors in the fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not have a highly targeted programme of ongoing professional development to help ensure the quality of teaching and learning improves even further.  At times, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to help promote children's already good communication and language 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

 build on the programme of training and professional development to constantly raise the quality of teaching and learning  focus more precisely on supporting children's communication and language skills and help them make the best possible 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 looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a range of parental feedback documents and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. He knows what to do should he be concerned about the welfare and safety of a child. Training attended has brought about improvements in the quality of teaching and learning. For example, following training, he works with parents to share consistent strategies to promote children's positive behaviour. Actions highlighted by the childminder and his co-minder to improve the quality of practice have been effective. The childminder has established strong partnership working with parents and other professionals to provide children with consistency in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is planned so that all children are given opportunities to stimulate their interest and meet their needs. The childminder uses a range of effective methods to share information with parents. He provides ideas for parents to continue learning at home. The childminder promotes children's mathematical and expressive art and design skills well as children play. Younger children explore the different textures and discover they can make patterns with paint using their hands on the paper. Older children experiment as they mix the colours and make different shapes and designs. Children move their bodies energetically. Younger children enjoy the challenge of stretching to reach objects on the floor. They have plenty of space to wave their arms and kick their legs with excitement. Older children stamp their feet and see how high they can jump. Children are inquisitive and active learners. They are confident and motivated to join in activities and try new

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

experiences. This contributes towards the good progress that all children are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes children's individual care needs and routines from the start and continues these at the setting. He has a close and respectful bond with children and this helps them to settle in easily. The childminder is a good role model for behaviour. He provides activities and opportunities for children to learn to share and take turns. Children make friends easily, play cooperatively and show kindness to each other. They are developing good self-care and independence skills. Children show eagerness in helping carry out small tasks and learn to manage their own personal needs. They follow good hygiene routines and develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Children are happy, motivated to learn and enjoy their time at the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and curious learners and are motivated to explore and discover. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress. They enjoy participating in challenging activities and are confident to have a go and think critically. Children are developing the skills and attitudes needed for future learning and are prepared well for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444237 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 1037163 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Blackpool. He works with his partner, who is also a childminder. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am until 5.30pm on Fridays. He works all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. He provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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