Childminder EY311948

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 17 December 2012

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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 built good relationships with parents. Information is gathered before a child attends the setting, allowing the childminder to plan experiences to help children settle and learn.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a comfortable and caring environment. Children access a wide range of toys independently that challenges and motivates them to learn.  The childminder engages well with children. She knows how to use questions to help develop their language skills. Children are confident to express their ideas.  The childminder has good relationships with children. They feel happy, safe and secure in her company, which helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder helps children value and learn to respect similarities and differences. They enjoy activities and visits to places in the community and further afield.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Reflection on the quality of provision does not have the exceptional detail required to raise all aspects of practice to outstanding levels.  Systems for the professional development of the childminder's assistant are not yet fully developed.

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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

 sharpen the detail with which practice is reflected on, in order to support raising the quality of all aspects of provision to consistently outstanding levels  strengthen systems for the support of the childminder's assistant, in order to identify opportunities for professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had 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 and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. They can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and know who to contact should they have a concern about the welfare of a child. Robust risk assessments are undertaken and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. This helps to protect children from harm. Parents share positive views about the provision. They value the caring and homely environment and are delighted with the progress their children make. The childminder takes account of parents' comments. This enables her to plan for individual children's needs. The childminder assesses the individual development of children to help them make good progress. The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning. She swiftly implements plans that help to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language skills are successfully promoted. The childminder and her assistant engage children in discussion as they play, ask questions and encourage them to think for themselves. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to support children's mathematical understanding as they play. For example, during a freely chosen activity, the childminder extends their play and introduces dinosaurs. She helps to develop children's mathematical skills and discusses the various sizes of the dinosaurs. Children remain motivated and engaged for prolonged periods of time. They enjoy creative activities and experiment with tools and colours. Children create artwork to take home and share with their families. The childminder and her assistant share information with parents and keep them well informed about their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good and they use good manners. Children confidently climb, swing and balance on the equipment in the childminder's garden. This helps to promote their physical skills. Outings to the park and local adventure play area give the children the opportunity to learn about their local area. Children learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures they eat well and adopt good hygiene practices. Children's independence is fostered well. For example, they put on their own coats when they are going outside. Toys and equipment are well organised and stored effectively, enabling children to make independent choices. Children show high levels of self- confidence and self-motivation in directing their own play. The childminder teaches children about the wider world. For example, they eat food from different countries and explore a range of different festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They are confident and curious learners who are developing well across all areas of learning. Children are encouraged to be independent, which helps develop their self-esteem. This means that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311948 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1059709 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Burnley. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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