Childminder EY343845

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2016 7 March 2012

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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 well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge of child development to help all children progress well.  The childminder works closely with parents to keep them fully informed about their children's developmental progress and care routines. She talks to them daily when dropping off and collecting children, provides a regular newsletter and ensures that children's developmental files are available for them.  The childminder encourages children to be independent from an early age. The environment is arranged so that children can choose from a range of good quality resources which covers all seven areas of learning.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with other settings, schools and professionals to meet children's learning needs. She understands the importance of sharing information, which will promote continuity of care and support children's moves

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This provision is good

between learning environments.  Children are considerate towards each other and the environment and their behaviour is very good. The childminder helps them to understand their local community and celebrate similarities and differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is committed to improving her practice. However, her professional development has focused on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing her teaching skills to the highest level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children time to think for themselves and formulate responses to her questions before she provides them with an answer.

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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 promotes excellent practice and high achievements for all children  improve questioning skills that provide children with more time to think and respond.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as, health and safety policies and procedures, accident, medication and complaints records, children's records and risk assessments.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works with her co-childminder in a partnership which positively impacts on outcomes for children. The childminder closely monitors children's progress and addresses any gaps in their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs of possible abuse and neglect and knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides and feel well supported. She provides resources, such as high-quality books, which parents can use at home to promote learning. Generally, self-evaluation is used well to drive improvement. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and children to ensure that her service meets their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well and plans activities which support their individual needs and interests. Overall, their communication and language skills are very well supported. The childminder helps children to broaden their vocabularies and make sense of the world around them as they play. They confidently chat to her, asking and answering questions. The childminder encourages children to make choices, such as choosing favourite songs during music time. She reminds them to refer to the range of interesting and vibrant displays as they do. This helps them to think about and decide which animals they want to sing about. Mathematical development is well promoted and the childminder uses the language of position, size and number to encourage children to count as they play. This helps children to make good progress in their mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, fun and nurturing environment for children to play and learn in. They form strong bonds with her and settle very quickly when they start in the setting. The childminder is highly sensitive to their needs and quickly recognises and responds when children are tired or anxious. Children have many opportunities to develop their social skills and confidence as they attend groups in the local community and go on regular outings to places of interest. The childminder meets children's physical needs well. She helps them to make healthy choices and get regular exercise and fresh air outdoors. Children are well supported to be safe and to understand how to use tools, equipment and resources with care. This helps them to assess risk for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good and, occasionally, outstanding progress. Children are highly motivated and empowered learners, who are happy to share their needs, likes and dislikes. They confidently make choices, lead their own learning and persevere when faced with challenges. This helps children to be ready for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343845 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 863017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Accrington, Lancashire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder co-minds with another childminder. The setting operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years 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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