Childminder EY466152

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 17 January 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully met the actions and recommendations that were raised.  The childminder and her assistant establish strong, nurturing relationships with children. They support children's emotional well-being effectively, to build a secure basis from which they are ready and able to learn.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder facilitates children's learning effectively, providing rich and exciting challenges that motivate children to learn.  The childminder implements robust policies and procedures, and risk assessments to keep children safe.  The childminder promotes children's good health, through positive food choices, regular access to the garden and growing vegetables from seed.  The childminder has introduced self-evaluation processes to clearly identify and prioritise areas for further development. This strengthens and drives continuous

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with sufficient uninterrupted time during their play, to test and try out their own ideas.  Occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not give children enough time to process questions and to respond.

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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

 ensure children have sufficient, uninterrupted time during play, to test and try out their own ideas and develop their creativity and imaginative skills even further  give children more time to think and respond to questions, to help support their critical thinking and their ability to articulate solutions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed some of the childminder's resources, such as the toys and equipment.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  She looked at a range of relevant documents, such as the childminder's self-evaluation form, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and knows what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. She works closely with her assistant who understands their role and responsibility, to protect children's welfare and support their care and learning. The childminder plans suitable activities that support children's different learning needs. She closely monitors the progress that children make and uses this information well to provide them with purposeful support and challenge. The childminder and parents work well together to meet all children's needs. Parents feel that the childminder and her assistant are caring, friendly and supportive. They appreciate the advice and guidance she offers to them and parents feel involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points well and uses this information accurately to plan activities from the start. She observes children as they play and regularly assesses their progress and achievements. She quickly recognises where children are making slower progress and alters her planning to help close these gaps. Children are confident and independent learners. They choose toys from the good range of resources, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder and her assistant work well together to support children's learning through a consistent approach. This makes learning purposeful, meaningful and memorable for children. Children focus and concentrate well, for example, as they carefully cut and taste different fruits. They learn new words and have good sensory experiences as they discuss, feel, smell and eat the fruits. The childminder has good teaching skills and supports children's language and communication skills well. For

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

example, she consistently introduces new words into conversations and listens carefully to what they say, so that she can extend their discussions and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are fully at ease in the childminder's care and form secure attachments. She provides a safe, calm and welcoming environment. The childminder and her assistant praise children's efforts and achievements, to help them feel respected and valued. Children are polite and learn to say please and thank you as they develop good manners and behaviour. The childminder encourages children to manage tasks for themselves, to promote their independence. For instance, they learn to put on their own shoes and sun hats unaided. Children develop healthy routines. For example, they enjoy opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air while growing vegetables to taste later.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are confident, motivated and enthusiastic. Children enjoy learning and develop good social skills and their understanding of cooperative play. Children communicate well and develop good physical skills and coordination. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466152 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1043429 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Preston. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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