Childminder EY419620

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 11 February 2015

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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 demonstrates a good capacity to maintain ongoing improvements to her provision. She is self-reflective and effectively evaluates her practice to inform improvement plans that are well targeted and have a positive impact on outcomes for children.  The childminder uses a variety of teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages. She joins in enthusiastically with children's play and presents new ideas that excite and motivate children to learn. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children's behaviour is exceptional. They show a firm understanding of the rules and happily follow the routine of the day. Older children show consideration for their younger peers. They share, take turns and begin to take steps to resolve problems and conflict.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gathers a good range of information when children first start and gives parents regular feedback about their

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This provision is good

children's achievements.  The childminder shows she has high expectations of what children can achieve. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to do things for themselves and develop a good level of independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is less effective in extending children's own ideas during their spontaneous play.  There is capacity to obtain even more detailed information about children's learning from other settings that they attend to extend their continuous support even further.

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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

 follow children's ideas more effectively during their freely chosen and spontaneous play  explore ways to build further links with other settings that children attend to provide further continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning during play indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures, self-evaluation tools and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and other comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm knowledge and understanding of her role in keeping children safe and is aware of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. Her home is safe and secure and positive steps are taken to minimise risks to children. The childminder shows a good commitment to enhancing her ongoing professional development. For example, she seeks training opportunities to update her knowledge, such as looking at the different ways children learn and developing her observation and tracking systems. Children's progress is subject to regular monitoring. This helps the childminder to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully identifies and plans for children's next steps in their learning. She accurately records children's achievements in high-quality observations and assessments. Observations include links to the areas of learning, children's involvement and their individual learning styles. This helps the childminder to gain a broad understanding of children's individual learning needs. The childminder provides a wide range of activities that supports children's development in all areas of learning. She interacts with children with great enthusiasm and in a positive manner. Children develop good communication and mathematical skills. They confidently count during a number game and begin to recognise numerals. They use good imaginative skills as they pretend to mend their cars and tell the childminder what they need to fix them. Younger children enjoy learning to use different outdoor equipment that requires a range of physical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

For example, they balance on scooters and learn to push with one leg.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and happy in the homely and inviting setting. They develop strong bonds with the childminder who is kind and responsive to their needs. Her good practice helps to provide children with emotional security and sets firm foundations for children to explore and learn successfully. The childminder promotes children's good health. They discuss in detail the importance of clean hands before eating and engage in quality conversations at mealtimes about healthy diets. For example, they discuss the healthy options they have for lunch and the different ingredients they can see in their sandwiches. Children learn safe behaviours from a young age. For example, younger and less-able children are supported in finding safe ways to independently climb down from the trampoline.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress and achieve levels of development that are typical for their age. Children enjoy learning and eagerly participate in activities, games and conversations. They are learning to respect each other's differences as they develop an awareness of the wider world and local community. Children play well independently as well as in a group and show good concentration skills. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419620 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1050603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bolton le Sands. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, on Wednesdays only, except for family holidays.

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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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