Childminder EY468573

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 14 May 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

 The childminder has successfully met the actions that were raised at the previous inspection. She has developed a positive attitude to evaluating the quality of her provision.  The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates and reminds children about using good manners and offers high levels of praise to support their confidence, motivation and self-esteem.  The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do. She successfully uses this information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  Parents are kept well informed about the activities that their children participate in. This ensures that children's progress and development are consistently shared and parents are supported to help continue their learning at home.  High regard is given to supporting children's language skills and awareness of

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This provision is good

mathematical concepts. Children are inquisitive and active learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is starting to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, systems for continuous professional development are not yet fully effective.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to process questions and 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

 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that ensures the high-quality practice is sustained and consistently improved upon  enhance questioning skills so that children have sufficient, uninterrupted time to test and try out their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed the premises, 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 documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation 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 has completed relevant training about child protection issues. She has a good knowledge of the procedures that enable her to safeguard children's welfare and notify changes to Ofsted. The childminder has high expectations of herself and of the children. She manages her service effectively. The childminder makes effective use of her assessments of children's learning to make sure that they are progressing well. She has addressed all the actions from her previous inspection. The childminder has supporting policies and procedures in place and implements these well, including risk assessments and administration of medication. Relationships with parents are strong. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has systems to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. She maintains a good overview of the educational programmes to ensure they cover all areas of learning. Children have access to a wide range of suitable resources which contributes to the stimulating play experiences that they have. This helps children become highly engaged and motivated learners. The childminder encourages children to count and talk about the different colours, shapes and pictures. This helps to support their early mathematical skills. Children engage well in their self-chosen activities. For example, as they play with the soft bricks, they share, work together and use negotiation skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary to describe textures and what children are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents when children start attending. She seeks information about their child's care routines and interests and this contributes to children settling in well. Children develop good levels of self-esteem, are confident and play happily with the childminder. She praises them for their efforts and children show pride in their achievements, which successfully builds their confidence. Young children follow simple instructions from the childminder and respond positively to her praise and encouragement. The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour and she sets age- appropriate rules and boundaries. She sensitively reminds children about being kind and they readily share resources with each other. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures well. Children enjoy healthy foods and snacks. They develop their physical skills and they go on regular outings

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and eager to engage in activities which are fun and aimed at supporting their individual interests and needs. Good settling-in procedures help children to form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They are confident and curious individuals who are interested in the wider world around them. They learn to socialise and play alongside each other. They develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stages in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468573 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1043829 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on 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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