Childminder EY480278

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 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 energetic and enthusiastic childminder has high expectations of herself and children. She seeks feedback from children and parents and uses this information to set priorities to drive ongoing improvements.  Parents praise the childminder for the information shared with them. They say that children are happy and stimulated and are flourishing in the childminder's care.  The environment is skilfully planned with high-quality experiences for children to experiment, explore and discover. Children access resources independently and make choices throughout the day. They make good progress in their learning.  Children's physical and emotional well-being are supported well. They form a strong bond and attachment to the childminder. Children settle in quickly and show a strong sense of belonging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's play and learning are occasionally interrupted.  The childminder does not always use highly effective and consistent strategies to promote children's communication and language 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

 ensure children have plenty of chances to remain fully enthused and engaged in their play and learning without interruption  provide children with more time to think and respond to comments and questions and help them to enhance their communication and language skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 looked at a range of parental feedback documents and took 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 has a robust understanding of child protection procedures. She understands what to do should she be concerned that a child is being abused. The childminder uses comprehensive methods to rigorously check the quality of provision and children's progress. She is eager to undertake regular training and professional development, which leads to improvements in teaching. Following training, the childminder understands how children learn through play and plans fun and stimulating experiences that they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder establishes strong and respectful partnership working with parents. She encourages parents to contribute towards children's learning, both in the setting and at home. This promotes children's ongoing progress and helps prepare them for future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The lively and animated childminder uses a range of skills to enthuse children in their learning. She tunes in well to children's communications and provides babies with a running commentary as they play. She introduces new words to older children and asks questions to check their understanding. The childminder uses detailed observations and makes accurate assessments of children's learning and progress. She uses this information to plan for what each child needs to learn next. Children enjoy exploring the information and communication technology toys and listening to the different sounds they make. The childminder provides children with challenging experiences and encourages them to have a go and try new things. They keep on trying as they manipulate the construction toys and experiment how to attach the pieces together. Children are developing the skills and attitudes to promote future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares detailed information with parents from the start to provide consistency in children's care needs and routines. Children are confident and develop strong self-care and independence skills. The childminder is a good role model and gives gentle reminders and explanations of behavioural expectations. This has a positive impact on children's social skills and they learn to play cooperatively together. The childminder values children's contributions and celebrates their achievements. This helps children to feel valued and promotes their self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder provides healthy meals and lots of opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. Children go on regular outings within the community and explore their surroundings. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are active and independent learners who have an eager disposition towards playing and exploring. They take part in activities with enthusiasm and excitement. Children enjoy positive relationships and are confident and motivated to learn. They are making consistent progress from their starting points to help prepare them well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480278 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 993496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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