Childminder EY482233

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 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 is dedicated and committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children. She evaluates her practice consistently, liaising with parents and children to help her make effective improvements to her provision.  The childminder uses a variety of sources to help her to improve her knowledge and skills. She seeks advice and guidance from local authority advisors and links with other childminders to share good practice and ideas. In addition, she assesses the impact of any training that she attends so that children benefit to their highest level.  The childminder skilfully observes children as they play. She assesses their level of development to help her plan what they need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has forged very strong attachments with children. She fosters their physical and emotional development well. Children returning into her care after a long

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This provision is good

break are soothed and helped to settle quickly.  The childminder works effectively with parents and carers. She invites them to share information which she uses to complement children's learning and promote a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder steps in too readily to solve practical problems for children, such as assembling toys for them.  Occasionally, plans to support and extend children's knowledge of sounds and letters are not fully effective in encouraging them to develop their early literacy skills.

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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 and encouragement to become involved in solving practical problems for themselves  use more effective approaches that help, support and extend children's knowledge of sounds, letters and early literacy skills.

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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 discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder and looked at a wide variety of documents relating to children's education and welfare.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitably checks on the childminder and other household members over the age of 16 years.  The inspector viewed feedback from parents about the quality of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places children's security and safety at the heart of everything she does. She is confident with the procedure to follow to protect children in her care. Furthermore, she keeps herself current with new legislation and updates from the local authority. This means that she is always fully informed about any new safeguarding procedures. The childminder has good systems in place to track and monitor children's development. These help her to identify any gaps in children's learning and development so that early intervention can be sought as necessary. The childminder effectively seeks feedback from parents regarding aspects of policy and practice. For example, consulting on how best to keep them informed of their children's progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She effectively promotes mathematical development and makes learning fun. She differentiates activities well to suit the different abilities of children in her care. Children take great delight in searching for number digits and counting out the corresponding number of objects. They are encouraged to trace around digits, helping them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder observes children carefully and follows their lead in play. She introduces different resources to meet children's interests. For example, children express a wish to play at doctors. The childminder provides good quality resources to enhance their play. She acts as the patient, stimulating their interest further and encouraging good communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour. She teaches children good manners and politeness. Children learn how to respect and look after one another. She uses resources, such as books and puppets to help children manage their feelings. Older children are given responsibilities for helping with tasks, such as supporting younger children. Overall, the childminder promotes independence well. She encourages children to manage their self-care skills, such as handwashing. Children learn to make healthy food choices and benefit from daily outdoor experiences. For example, they play in the garden or visit the local community. Children develop good social skills and begin to develop a wider understanding of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They listen well and are responsive to instructions. Children show a growing interest in books and learn to use them correctly. For example, they independently choose their favourite book and happily sit reading to themselves, talking about the pictures. Children develop a good understanding of the world, such as how things grow, develop and change. They learn about the properties of water as they help fill and empty containers. Children acquire positive attitudes towards learning new things and develop key skills in readiness for starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482233 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 992368 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 2015 and lives in Carnforth, Lancashire. She operates for 50 weeks a year from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder 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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