Childminder EY480767

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 establishes strong partnership working with parents. She shares information using a range of effective methods and provides support and ideas to promote children's learning at home.  Teaching is good and comprehensive observations and assessments are used effectively, to plan for what each child needs to learn next. The childminder accurately monitors the progress each child makes and knows how to seek early support from other professionals where necessary.  The childminder provides a welcoming learning environment which is carefully planned using high-quality resources for children to access independently. She provides fun experiences to meet the needs and interests of the range of children who attend.  Children are self-assured and confident learners and relish making choices throughout the day. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's and make close friendships with their peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, when children might benefit from thinking through things for themselves, the childminder is too quick to provide the answer.  The childminder does not provide highly effective experiences for children to find out more about other people, communities and the world around them.

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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

 provide children with more time to think and respond to questions, to develop their critical-thinking skills further  build on experiences offered to children to find out about diversity and people in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to a parent on the day and looked at a range of parental feedback documents, taking account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she be worried about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to set priorities to improve. The childminder is very reflective and has high expectations of herself and the children. She holds a relevant qualification and attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills. This helps her to identify any specific learning styles and provide activities for children to learn in their preferred way. Strong partnership working with parents and other settings children attend provides a consistent approach to support children's care and learning. This helps children to develop the skills they need for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder invites parents to share information to establish what children can already do as soon as they start. She uses this information to plan to meet the needs and interests of each child. The childminder offers children challenging experiences. Children join in with energy and enthusiasm and are keen to have a go and try new things. The childminder promotes children's language well, in a variety of ways. For example, she uses everyday tasks and routines to encourage older children to talk about their experiences. She introduces props and visual prompts to introduce children to new words and help them recognise the different nursery rhymes. She provides babies with a running commentary and repeats the names of different toys. Babies enjoy exploring the different musical instruments, using all of their senses. They delight in the different sounds they can make. Children are supported well to practise their early writing skills, using a range of tools and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

equipment. This helps them develop good early literacy skills, ready for their move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents praise the childminder for the information shared with them and how quickly children settle in. Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder. They show strong independence and self-care skills as they see to their own personal needs and access the resources freely. The childminder is a good role model and gives clear explanations about expectations. Children show kindness, respect and consideration towards others. They behave very well and play cooperatively together. Children's physical and emotional well-being is supported well. They enjoy playing outside in the fresh air and learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages are motivated to play and explore. They join in with activities with energy, vigour and enthusiasm. Children show sustained periods of engagement and involvement as they take part in the range of interesting, age-appropriate experiences. They are confident talkers and are keen to share their views and opinions. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480767 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 991491 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Kirkham, Preston. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early 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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