Childminder EY460576

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 13 September 2013

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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 uses regular and comprehensive assessments of children's progress. She uses this information to accurately plan for each child's next steps in learning to help support their good progress.  Strong partnership working is established with other professionals to promote consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder uses a range of effective methods to share information with parents. She provides support and ideas to help them continue children's learning at home.  The childminder nurtures children's physical and emotional development well. Children are supported effectively to develop strong independence and self-care skills. They settle in easily and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use highly robust and targeted evaluation methods to help continuously raise the quality of teaching and learning even further.  The childminder does not fully extend learning experiences for those children who enjoy playing outside.

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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

 develop further the methods used to evaluate the quality of practice to help continuously raise the quality of teaching and learning  build on opportunities for those children who enjoy learning and playing outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and by using written feedback documents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust and thorough understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills. Following training, she plans activities to promote children's individual learning styles. She understands how to identify any gaps in children's progress and how to make a referral for specialist services. The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She seeks the views of children and parents and has high expectations of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and, overall, plans a range of experiences that offers interest and challenge. She provides lots of opportunities for children to think critically, explore and experiment. For example, children have fun working out whether the toy cars fit in the different sized tubes. The childminder knows when to give children time to do things for themselves and when to offer help and support. This helps them to gain confidence, persistence and the motivation to learn. The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to promote children's communication, language, early words and letters skills. She provides regular activities to help focus children's listening and attention skills. She asks questions and introduces new words. For example, she uses songs, music and role play activities. The childminder uses activities and everyday routines as opportunities to promote children's mathematical skills. Children are supported effectively

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

throughout the day to help them develop skills that prepare them well for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-motivated as they explore the environment freely and show a strong sense of belonging. They develop confidence as they learn to take manageable risks. Children use tools and equipment with care. They are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe and take care of their own personal needs. They are keen to help carry out tasks, such as tidying away their toys. Overall, children have fun playing with vigour and energy in the fresh air and during outings in the community. The childminder is a good role model and shows she respects and values the contributions children make. This impacts positively on children's behaviour as they understand what is expected from them. They show a strong bond and attachment with the childminder and are eager to invite her to join in with their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have an eager disposition towards learning and are making good progress towards the early learning goals. They enjoy making decisions, following their own ideas and planning their own play. Children are active, motivated and independent learners. They are developing the skills and attitudes to help them be well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460576 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 1043340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 13 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Blackpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. 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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