Childminder EY307801

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 3 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 significantly enhanced her practice since her last inspection. She continuously monitors that the necessary cover is in place to transport children safely in her car, and by doing this, the outcomes for children have greatly improved.  The highly qualified childminder is dedicated to her role. Her continued commitment to training aids her superior knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision, taking a child's-eye view to identify future improvements. This contributes towards ensuring that children have access to good quality care and learning.  The childminder welcomes and values each child in a safe and homely environment. Her continuous nurturing of children's well-being and involvement contributes towards children being happy, assured and confident in all aspects of their play and learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses

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This provision is good

the information from her effective assessments of children's learning to create focused activity plans that help to build on what children already know.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective strategies, such as regular assessments and Wow moments, to keep parents informed of their children's learning and progress. She is confident to initiate ideas to help parents extend children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use highly effective methods to analyse groups of children's learning more closely to rapidly identify gaps as they emerge.  On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to make their own observations and express their own thoughts.

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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

 analyse more closely the progress that groups of children are making to rapidly identify any gaps as they emerge  provide further opportunities for children to make their own observations and express their own thoughts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed children during their freely chosen activities both indoors and outside.  The inspector examined a range of documents. This included evidence of suitability, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, policy documents, risk assessments and children's assessment records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder during a planned activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on the provider's own feedback forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. She shows a high regard for children's safety and well- being. Thorough checks of the environment help to ensure that any potential risks that arise are quickly minimised. Children are supervised very well. For example, the childminder is on hand to support children when using the steps in the garden and ensures that children are within sight and hearing at all times during play. The childminder aspires to improve. She has good links with other early years providers and is keen to share good practice through effective techniques, such as peer observations. Parents and children are encouraged to have an active voice. Their opinions and views are regularly sought and very clearly focused on enhancing the childminder's practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and is fully responsive to their learning needs. She provides interesting and challenging experiences to help children develop their knowledge of the wider world. For example, children enjoy using real-life resources, such as building bricks and hard hats, to enhance their knowledge of different occupations. They readily respond to noises they hear in their natural environment, such as the noise a bumblebee makes, showing interest in living things. Children are helped to develop good physical skills when using tools for a purpose and when mastering new skills, such as throwing and catching. Children listen attentively to stories and rhymes. The childminder's effective use of props helps to maintain children's attention and sustains their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive a great deal of encouragement, support and praise from the childminder. This helps them to become self-assured and self-confident. The childminder engages children in relevant activities to promote positive behaviour. For example, children take an active role in contributing to the house rules. They readily recognise that it is important to say please and thank you, to be kind and to share nicely with others. Children enjoy making their own independent choices using effective systems, such as the toy catalogue. They begin to manage their own risks when climbing stairs with confidence and skill. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to exercise to promote their good health. For example, children enjoy moving in a variety of ways when using equipment, such as trampolines and scooters. Effective systems, such as a shared-care book, help to ensure that children's individual needs are shared with other settings that they attend.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are positive, motivated and enthusiastic learners who maintain concentration and sustain interest during meaningful activities. They are keen to engage in new experiences, showing confidence and perseverance when developing new skills. Children seek out others to share experiences, demonstrating their good ability to form early friendships. This prepares children well for their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307801 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1044260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Torrisholme. She operates all year round, from 6.50am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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