Childminder EY368188

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2016 11 February 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 is a passionate and committed practitioner. She strives to provide the best possible care and education for all children. She seeks continued professional development opportunities, improves her practice and has met all the requirements from her last inspection. Outcomes for children have further improved.  Teaching is good and occasionally, outstanding. Where it is outstanding, the childminder uses her deep understanding of children's needs to plan for their next steps in learning. This helps to fully extend their knowledge and skills. All children progress well.  The childminder is focused on ensuring that children remain safe when they are in her care. She keeps her setting secure and uses risk assessments to minimise hazards. Household members and regular visitors are suitability checked.  Partnerships with schools, settings and other professionals are strong. This helps to ensure that children's needs are met as they move between learning environments.

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This provision is good

 Children behave exceptionally well, showing kindness and consideration for others. The childminder is an excellent role model. She has extremely high expectations of all children and helps them learn to take responsibility for their actions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet focused self-evaluation on assessing the impact of changes to practice on outcomes for children.  Occasionally, the childminder asks questions in quick succession without giving children enough time to think about and share their responses.

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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

 enhance self-evaluation procedures and more closely assess the impact of changes on outcomes for children  extend questioning skills that help children to think about and formulate their responses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the 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 range of robust health and safety policies that is evident in her daily practice. She is alert to the signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder makes regular, accurate assessments of children's attainment and tracks their progress over time. This ensures that any gaps in children's learning and any specific needs are swiftly addressed. The childminder engages parents in assessments when children start in the setting and as part of her ongoing practice. This helps children feel valued and well supported. The views of parents and children are sought for development planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has an excellent understanding of child development and how children learn. She tailors her teaching to children's individual needs and plans activities and experiences which engage and enthuse them. For example, she builds on children's love of baking by involving them in making gloop bags to use for making marks and sensory play. The childminder effectively promotes children's mathematical development, encouraging them to measure ingredients, count amounts and make predictions. Children mix different colours and use tools with confidence to write on the finished bags. The childminder sits alongside children as they play, using rich and, at times, complex language to boost their growing vocabulary. She engages children in conversations and supports them to make sense of the world around them. This helps children to become confident communicators. The childminder involves parents in children's learning and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

makes sure that they are regularly updated about children's achievements, attainment and progress. This helps parents build on and support learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported when they start in the setting. The childminder gathers information about their care needs, likes and dislikes. This helps to provide continuity between the home and the setting and helps children settle quickly. Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder who knows them extremely well and is highly sensitive to their needs. She focuses on helping children become independent and keen to try new activities. They learn to recognise dangers, how to keep themselves safe and make healthy lifestyle choices. Children go on many, varied outings in the local area, a favourite being the local park. The childminder helps children to understand and take pride in their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good and occasionally, outstanding progress. They access resources, lead their own play and develop knowledge and understanding across all areas of learning. Children help with tasks and learn to take responsibility for self-care and hygiene. The childminder ensures that children develop the skills and confidence to cope well when they move on from the setting. Children form strong friendships and look forward to starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368188 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1043622 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Slyne near Lancaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except 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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