Childminder EY482022

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 has formed successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets with them regularly to share good practice and keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder has built good relationships with parents. Information is gathered before a child attends the setting, enabling the childminder to plan experiences to help children settle and learn.  The childminder's teaching skills are good. She provides activities and resources that interest children. They are making good progress in their learning.  Children are very well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and gives gentle reminders about her expectations, which children listen to and respond to accordingly.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder provides a welcoming environment which effectively supports children's well-being.  The childminder engages well with children. She knows how to use questions to help

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This provision is good

develop their language skills. Children are confident to express their ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet make the most of opportunities to undertake targeted professional development to improve the overall quality of practice.  Reflection on the quality of provision does not have the exceptional detail required to raise all aspects of practice to outstanding levels.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to undertake targeted professional development to improve the overall quality of practice and to enhance existing skills.  sharpen the detail with which practice is reflected on, to support raising the quality of all aspects of provision to consistently exceptional levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of the local procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She has a secure knowledge and understanding of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder has appropriate recording systems in place to record accidents and medication that may need to be administered. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Regular risk assessments are carried out to monitor the suitability of the premises indoors and outdoors. The childminder works with parents to ensure continuity in children's learning. She shares children's achievements and encourages parents to share what their children do at home. This information is used well to plan experiences for children that are linked to their current experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an excellent range of age-appropriate resources, both indoors and outdoors. Children are able to independently access the resources and this motivates them to explore and learn. The childminder is enthusiastic, she plays alongside children during activities, allowing them to investigate while being aware of when they need help. The childminder supports children consistently throughout their play, making links to previous experiences to develop their thinking skills. For example, in the outdoor area she linked the sand play and the wheelbarrow to the experiences a child had in their grandfather's garden the previous week. Regular assessment helps the childminder to check children's progress. She uses this information to suitably address any weaker areas in their learning and development. Children make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder, they are confident and have high self- esteem. Children enjoy playing in the outdoor area, where wheeled toys provide opportunities to help enhance their physical development. Outings to the park and play groups give children the opportunity to learn about the world around them. Meals and snacks are nutritious and children know about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands. The childminder offers praise and encouragement as children share responsibility for small tasks, such as helping in the preparation of snack. This motivates children and helps them to develop important life skills. Children's independence is fostered well as they are encouraged to do things for themselves and make choices in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, eager to learn and they make links in their learning. They explore the environment, following their ideas and leading their own play. Children try hard and persistently attempt to achieve their goals. Children are making good progress and acquire the skills and attitudes needed for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482022 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 995743 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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. She lives years in Accrington, Lancashire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am 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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