Childminder EY474984

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 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

 Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents are complimentary about the care and education that their children receive. The childminder communicates well with parents and they feel involved in children's learning.  The childminder helps to equip children with the skills and attitudes that they will need when the time comes to move to school.  Children thrive in a learning focused environment. They enjoy a broad range of experiences inside and beyond the home. The childminder is skilled in weaving aspects of learning into everything that children do, including daily routines.  Parents contribute to the childminder's initial assessments when children begin to attend. She tailors her provision to match their needs and they settle quickly.  Children are polite and exceptionally well behaved. The childminder supports them to play cooperatively and they learn to care for one another.  Children quickly grow in confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is sensitive and

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This provision is good

nurturing and she builds strong emotional relationships with children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation is not always rigorous and precisely focused on driving improvement to the highest level.  The childminder is not yet highly effective in providing continuity in children's learning, when they also attend other settings.

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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 the effectiveness of the self-evaluation process and set precise goals for improvement  enhance relationships with other settings that children attend and further support the continuation of their learning and development.

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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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows about the signs of abuse and what to do if she is concerned. She knows how to keep children safe and has put in place appropriate measures to protect them from harm. The childminder has undertaken a variety of training and she is, overall, motivated to further improve her practice. She has good teaching skills and this supports the good progress that children make. Assessment and tracking systems are effective in helping the childminder to monitor children's progress. The childminder knows how to liaise with parents and external agencies to help children who may have gaps in their learning. Children are well supported to learn about diversity from an early age.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a deep understanding of how children develop. She draws on children's own interests and experiences to make learning real and meaningful. The childminder is skilled in providing experiences that both challenge and fascinate children of different ages, including babies. Babies are encouraged to communicate and they are supported to learn about two-way conversations. For example, as babies babble, the childminder listens intently and responds with enthusiasm. Children develop their understanding and broaden their vocabulary through play. The childminder frequently talks with children and she asks a range of questions to prompt their thinking. Children are given time to respond and she praises their efforts. The childminder regularly brings numbers and counting into routines and play experiences. She makes intuitive observations of children's learning and she knows precisely how to support them to reach

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are given choices that excite them and the childminder facilitates their independent learning. Children adore the freedom of moving indoors and outdoors. They extend their experiences in different environments and this supports their exploration and imagination. The childminder has a good understanding of children's physical capabilities, and she supports them to use tools and equipment effectively. Children frequently practise their physical skills and persevere with practical challenges. The childminder's encouragement during care routines has a positive impact on children's confidence and self-motivation to carry out tasks by themselves. Children are eager to wash their hands and they talk about why it is important to undertake hygiene practices. The childminder knows how to help children to develop healthy habits. For example, children are encouraged to try new vegetables and are praised for their efforts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are excited learners who are eager to try new things. Babies, particularly, enjoy exploring sensory play as their confidence emerges. Toddlers and older children are independent learners. All children, including funded children, make very good progress in their learning. They are well prepared for starting school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474984 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 966986 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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