Childminder EY456980

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 17 March 2016

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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 made improvements to practice and has addressed all actions raised at the last inspection. External support, the reviewing of all policies and procedures and the implementation of effective observation and assessment have all contributed to the good progress made in the quality of the provision.  Children are very well behaved. The childminder is a good role model, being very calm and caring. Children are supported well in their play and this helps them to feel valued, promoting their confidence and emotional well-being.  A strong focus on children's speaking and listening skills helps them to be confident in their communication with others. Children are confident talkers and enjoy chatting about their play.  The childminder has high expectations for all children. The identification of clear next steps for children's learning contributes to the good progress they are making across all

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has plans for her future development, her professional development is less well focused on setting precise targets and seeking appropriate training in order to enhance the good teaching taking place.  The childminder has plans for improvement. However, it is less clear how these will be targeted, embedded and addressed. This is because plans do not set clear and precise timescales to enhance the provision through implementation, and to embed and consolidate recent changes to maintain continuous improvement.

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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

 sharpen the focus of professional development on identifying appropriate training opportunities to improving specific areas of practice, in order to complement the already good teaching taking place  build on the already good systems for evaluation and use the good quality information obtained to target more specifically the setting of clear plans, including timescales for improvement, to ensure progress made is sustained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, dining room and kitchen.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates and her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and is very clear about what she must do to protect children. All required policies and procedures, for example, safeguarding and complaints, are in place and implemented effectively. The childminder accurately records times of children's attendance to keep them safe. Partnerships with parents are much more robust and they are very involved in contributing to their child's assessment. Links are made with home, complementing the care and education taking place elsewhere. The childminder monitors children's progress and, through the progress check carried out between the ages of two and three, is able to identify any areas where they may need extra help or support to narrow gaps in achievement. The childminder is qualified in early years and uses her knowledge to support children's overall learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has implemented procedures for tracking children's progress and identifying what she needs to do next to support their education and development. She supports children's thinking as she provides a narrative of what is taking place and makes good use of questioning. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to match the age range of the children attending. Children enjoy their time with her and are engaged in their play with her. They find a spider crawling in the playroom and squeal with laughter and delight as they carefully move it to the outdoors. They build towers and count as they begin to understand early mathematics. The childminder skilfully introduces colours, shapes and letters to support children's ongoing good progress. Children enjoy activities, such as story time and role play, where they become enthralled, acting out their imagination with enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has formed very strong bonds with the children. They are very close to her and seek her out to join them in their play. Children enjoy the many outings and visits to toddler groups where they are supported to socialise and make new friends. Children's behaviour is good and they know what is expected of them. The childminder makes very good use of praise and this helps children to succeed. She provides many opportunities for them to take reasonable risks that contribute to the development of their physical skills, for example, exploring climbing equipment and using scissors and small tools. Strong links are made with home and all children's care needs are followed to provide a consistent approach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all seven areas of learning. They are becoming confident and secure children who are learning to share and respect each other. They are developing those key skills necessary for their future learning and eventual move to school. They are active and confident learners who are showing the characteristics of effective learning in their play. Identified gaps in their learning are narrowing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456980 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1043915 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hoddlesden, Darwen. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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Telephone number

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