Childminder EY463379

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 16 April 2015

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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 provides a bright, welcoming and homely environment. She is attentive to children's individual needs and engages in sensitive care practices. Children have a strong sense of security and belonging and their physical and emotional well-being are promoted effectively.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works with them to meet children's individual needs and to ensure information regarding their welfare, learning and development is promptly shared. Parents comment that their children love to attend and they have made great progress.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans activities to support children's interests and the next steps in their learning. She joins in with their play to offer further encouragement and challenge.  Children's independence is well supported as they select toys and lead their own play. The childminder is patient and kind. She implements effective strategies to manage

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This provision is good

children's behaviour. There is an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, where children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not build on opportunities to support young children's speech and language development.  Self-evaluation does not have the precise detail required to drive the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 consistently implement effective strategies that support young children's speech and language development  sharpen the way in which reflection on practice is used and strengthen the quality of children's experiences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has detailed risk assessments and policies and procedures in place. Her good knowledge and understanding ensure she can deal with any concerns about a child's welfare as efficiently as possible. The childminder reviews her practice and attends regular training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe, happy and healthy. She continually seeks to improve and has addressed the weaknesses previously identified at the last inspection. The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress well and has a clear understanding of each child's learning needs. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years in a timely manner. The childminder tracks children's progress in order to ensure that any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge well to provide a good range of learning opportunities, both indoors and outside. Children enjoy a wide range of high-quality toys, resources and experiences. This, overall, supports the learning and development of children of different ages and stages of development. The childminder supports children's learning well during craft activities. She skilfully gives them time to explore malleable materials using tools and praises and encourages their efforts. Children enjoy the activities available and follow their individual interests. They thoroughly enjoy playing with a variety of different resources and well thought out learning opportunities outdoors. They investigate and play with a selection of cardboard boxes and delight in water play. Children are very responsive to the childminder's warm, fun interaction and enjoy playing alongside her.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective procedures to settle children into her care. She obtains thorough information from their parents and uses this to help children develop confidence. The childminder quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. This gives children a sense of security and they quickly become confident and happy learners. The childminder is a good role model for children and treats them with kindness and respect. Children follow her simple rules and their behaviour is good. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. One example is that young children tidy away their toys and clean the table prior to lunch and snack time. Children's good health is promoted, for example through sensible personal hygiene routines and opportunities for regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, curious and keen to play. They are confident and enthusiastic in their learning. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and narrowed. All children are making consistently good progress from their starting points. They are emotionally and physically very well prepared for their next stage in their learning. This includes when the time comes for them to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463379 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1050934 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Fulwood, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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