Childminder EY397958

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2016 21 November 2013

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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 taken positive steps to improve the provision since the last inspection. He has successfully addressed the action given. He now seeks written parental permission for outings and critically reflects on his practice to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder uses assessments of children's progress well to help plan, support and shape children's learning experiences effectively. He identifies the gaps in children's learning and closes these quickly. Children are making good progress.  The childminder plays, interacts and talks with children in a delightful manner. Children are keen learners. They explore and are motivated by the broad range of activities offered.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares details of the progress children make with parents, and uses daily diaries and ongoing communication to help them to understand and support their children's good progress.

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This provision is good

 Children's good health is successfully promoted. They benefit from many opportunities to play in the garden and fresh air. They eat healthy snacks and are regularly reminded to drink plenty of water.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out enough information from parents about what children already know and can do prior to them starting at the provision.  The childminder does not provide enough learning opportunities for babies to develop through sensory experiences.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with parents so that they share more information on what they know about their children from the start  provide more opportunities for babies to develop and learn through their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, and looked at a selection of policies, including safeguarding and the childminder's self- evaluation documents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of comments and notes given to the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a confident understanding of who to contact if he has a concern about a child. The childminder keeps his knowledge of safeguarding up to date. This means he has an understanding of the most recent information on how to protect children from harm. Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder closely supervises children at all times. He successfully identifies and minimises risks in his home and on outings. The childminder is committed to his own professional development. He has attended ongoing training, which helps enhance his already good knowledge. In addition, the childminder values the support and advice of others. He has effectively implemented what he has learnt to further promote children's learning and developmental needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is good. The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning through play. The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children and has a good understanding of what children know and can do. He uses the information to plan enjoyable experiences to support their ongoing progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. For example, he uses gestures and facial expressions with young babies. Older children are engaged in discussions because the childminder uses effective questioning techniques to encourage children to talk about their thoughts and ideas. The childminder encourages children to learn about sequence and numbers during activities as they count the legs on the spider. They learn about space and measurement as they fill and pour different sized containers in the sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and they enjoy playing in a bright and caring environment. Children are extremely well settled and are provided with very good support to help them feel at ease when they first start with the childminder. They are valued by the childminder, who recognises each child as an individual. This helps to support children's emotional well-being. Children behave well. The childminder boosts their self-esteem as he praises their efforts, achievements and positive behaviour. Children's social skills and their awareness of the world around them are promoted very well. The childminder makes good use of local places of interest to extend the range of learning experiences offered to children. Children have regular opportunities to practise their physical skills in local parks or in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Children demonstrate good levels of concentration, which helps them to complete tasks and activities to a high standard. Children's independence is supported effectively. They choose and select toys and activities for themselves. Children learn to manage their own self-care needs. Children are learning to develop their pencil control and they make meaningful marks on paper. These skills help to prepare children for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397958 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1043469 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Preston. He operates all year around from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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