Childminder EY454137

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 15 May 2013

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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 a well-qualified practitioner who strives to provide high-quality care and education for all children. This helps them to progress well from their starting points.  The childminder provides a stimulating, well resourced and sensory environment for children. They independently make choices about their play, which builds their confidence.  The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do. She successfully uses this information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She is respectful, considerate and offers them comfort, reassurance and help when they need it. Children behave very well.  The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals to ensure that children's individual and specific needs are effectively met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet seek the views of parents and carers in self-evaluation, in order for them to make suggestions about future improvements.  Occasionally, children do not know what they are doing when the childminder starts a planned activity.

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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

 develop methods of gathering parental views, to support self-evaluation and future plans for improvements  provide children with a clear explanation of planned activities, to help them to fully engage with learning from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  She looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and issues that may need referring. She is clear about what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder understands local procedures and what to do should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family. The childminder has kept up to date with changes to legislation and has a targeted plan when it comes to professional development. Courses are identified to support the individual needs of children and to raise the quality of teaching. The childminder assesses children's progress and tracks it over time. This enables her to narrow any gaps in learning and respond swiftly to any specific developmental needs. The childminder risk assesses the environment and ensures that children are aware of dangers as they play. This helps them to stay safe in the setting and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows children's interests, incorporating them into activities to support learning. Generally, planned activities capture children's imaginations, extend their understanding and engage them for long periods. For example, children make large art using feathers and natural materials. They watch as coloured paints change as they are mixed. They enjoy adding and mixing glue as they experiment and test out ideas. Parents are well informed about children's progress and experiences. The childminder gathers useful information from parents and carers when children first start at the setting. This informs her initial assessment of learning and helps her start to support children's learning immediately. Positive interactions from the childminder help support children's language acquisition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a warm and welcoming environment for children. Her home is safe and well organised. Positive routines are embedded into practice. Children independently wash their hands from an early age following creative activities, before and after meals. They are provided with nutritious and balanced meals and snacks and they spend long periods outdoors in the fresh air. Children challenge their physical capabilities. They energetically fill and carry buckets of sand to use in the outdoor kitchen, balance bikes with skill and push the wheeled toys around the garden. Children develop an understanding of their community, for example, on outings and when attending groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated learners. They are well supported to take turns and consider one another and the environment. They are happy in the care of the childminder and enjoy their learning experiences. Children are well prepared for their transfer to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454137 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1066378 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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