Childminder EY267577

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 26 January 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 experienced childminder makes very good use of what she knows about children's interests and provides a wide variety of activities across all seven areas of learning. The quality of teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a homely, clean and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are content and settled in her care.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. They benefit from healthy, nutritious meals and snacks and the childminder teaches them how to stay safe in the home and on outings in the community.  The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps to drive improvement in the

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This provision is good

provision and enhance learning opportunities for children.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents and regularly shares information about children's care and learning needs. She provides resources for parents, helping to engage them in supporting and guiding their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ask parents for sufficiently detailed information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at the setting, in order to inform initial planning.  The childminder does not always make the most of all play areas to support children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 find out more from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, in order to support detailed, targeted planning from the outset  make better use of all play areas so that children who prefer to learn outdoors have more opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, discussed planning and looked at the range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of the child in her care. She is committed to providing a safe environment for children and regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure resources and equipment are suitable. The childminder has effective links in place with other settings that children attend and uses these to support children's learning consistently. She demonstrates a good understanding of when to seek the advice and support of other agencies to further support children's learning and development. The childminder monitors the educational programmes and progress of children effectively to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. She attends further training and meets up with other local childminders to discuss good practice ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are enthusiastic about their learning because the childminder encourages them to be creative and use their imaginative skills. For example, the childminder plays alongside children as they construct a 'healthy sandwich' using laminated cards of ingredients. The childminder asks children what they would like in their sandwich and what their favourite fillings would be. She sensitively supports their early literacy skills and mathematical development. For example, children begin to recognise the name of foods and count how many pieces of 'cucumber' they have chosen. The childminder asks a good range of questions to promote children's thinking and language skills. She provides lots of praise and encouragement, helping children to persist until they have mastered what they set out to achieve. This helps to support children's confidence in their own abilities and raises their self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed trusting and caring relationships with the childminder. They clearly enjoy the time they spend with her and show increasing confidence in their play and learning. The childminder encourages children to undertake simple tasks, such as helping to tidy away activities. This helps them to look after their toys and gain a sense of responsibility. Children's work and photographs are displayed, which supports their sense of belonging and emotional well-being. The childminder is calm and patient. Her approach to managing behaviour helps children to understand their feelings and the effect their actions have on others. Children's independence and self-care are promoted well. Children have opportunities to be physically active as they visit local parks and places of interest. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities in the wider community to support children to be more confident with others and develop their social skills and interactions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate that they are developing the skills and attributes they need to be ready for school. They are learning to listen to others, share and take turns. Children are developing a 'can do' attitude and make good progress from their individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267577 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1044845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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