Childminder EY434114

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 6 March 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

 Children are happy and settle quickly. They form secure relationships with the calm, caring and sensitive childminder. She meets their individual care needs well and effectively promotes their confidence and independence skills.  The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development. She closely monitors their progress and identifies any early gaps in learning. The childminder successfully plans challenging experiences that target what children need to learn next. Children make good progress.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She gathers important information from them about what their children can already do before they start at the setting. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's ongoing progress and how this can be continued at home.  The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the wider world. For

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This provision is good

example, they visit local toddler groups, parks and the library. This supports them to develop good social skills and to learn about the community in which they are part of.  Overall, the childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice and support positive outcomes for children. She considers the views of parents and children when making any changes. For example, she has developed her outside area to provide equipment that helps to further promote children's physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage younger children to develop their good speaking skills further.  The childminder has not yet established highly effective partnership working with other providers, in order to help promote a more collaborative approach to children's learning and development.

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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

 enhance opportunities for younger children to further develop their good speaking skills to an even higher level  improve partnerships with other settings children also attend and share more detailed information about their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She can confidently explain what action she would take if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has good policies and procedures in place which she uses well. She successfully minimises potential risks in her home and on outings. This helps to keep children healthy, safe and secure. The childminder demonstrates a drive to continually improve the quality of her provision, for example through accessing appropriate training. Since her previous inspection, she has gained an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She follows their individual interests and children enjoy their time spent in her home. Children eagerly watch toy cars whizz along a spiral track. They are encouraged to count and identify the colours of the vehicles. This helps to promote their early mathematical skills. The childminder skilfully extends learning further. For example, she supports children's understanding of shape and size. Children think and solve simple problems. They work out which cars will fit into holes cut out of a cardboard box. They enjoy posting the cars in the holes and telling the childminder that they are all gone.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a welcoming environment and confidently choose resources to explore. They behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to foster their self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, she provides them with freshly prepared, healthy food. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air outdoors. They learn about good hygiene routines and are encouraged to wash their hands. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are encouraged to tidy away resources to help prevent trip hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from when they first start in the setting. They are confident communicators in new social situations. Children enjoy being creative. They use tools, such as paint brushes, and create firework pictures. Children show an interest in early literacy. For example, they enjoy looking at a variety of books. Children demonstrate good attitudes, are motivated and eager to learn. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434114 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1065743 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 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Buckshaw Village, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on 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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