Childminder EY432290

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 8 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection and made significant improvements. She gathers the views of others to support her effective self-evaluation.  Wonderfully warm relationships help children to feel secure and the childminder is highly nurturing. She is particularly skilled in promptly meeting the emotional needs of babies to help them to remain engaged and settled.  The childminder knows when to give children the space and time to explore and when to engage in their play to support their learning.  Children make good progress. The childminder prepares children well with the skills and attitudes they will need for school. She helps children to become familiar with the changes that will occur in order to make a settled start.  The childminder knows how to entice children and broaden their experiences beyond their preferred activities. She provides experiences including walks and visits to the

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This provision is good

local nature reserve that help to develop children's enjoyment of the outdoors.  The childminder gathers good quality information from parents when children begin to attend. She uses this to help children settle quickly and to support her accurate initial assessments about children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet have a fully focused plan for professional development to raise the quality of teaching and children's learning to a higher level.  The childminder predominantly focuses on asking children questions that require simple answers. Children are not fully challenged to think about more complex responses.

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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

 extend professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level  strengthen teaching practice when supporting children's deeper thinking skills, helping them to formulate more complex responses to questions posed.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what signs might cause her concern. She has robust policies in place, including what to do in the event of any allegations of abuse. The childminder keeps up to date with local authority procedures for safeguarding. She knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good focus on keeping children safe and she undertakes daily checks to identify and minimise any hazards. She has undertaken paediatric first-aid training. She has established strong two-way communication with parents. She shares information about children's learning and development in the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides appropriately challenging activities which are matched to children's needs and interests. She uses information about experiences in children's home lives to enhance their play and discussion. Children willingly communicate as they play. The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's play. She makes adjustments to planned experiences in order to include all children. For example, older children sing and dance to a familiar children's nursery rhyme. At the same time, babies are laid on their backs and join in with the childminder, who names their body parts and sings. The childminder monitors children's progress and she can identify any gaps in learning. She knows how to work with parents and external agencies to support children's learning, if necessary. The childminder carries out the progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares the findings with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well behaved for their ages. The childminder encourages them to use good manners. For example, she reminds children to say please when they ask for things. The childminder encourages children to be independent in care routines and she helps them to adopt healthy practices, including washing their hands. Mealtimes are positive, relaxed, social experiences. The childminder provides a balanced menu to support children's healthy lifestyles. Children are motivated to manage some small tasks for themselves. For example, young children learn to use a knife and fork to cut their food and the childminder praises their efforts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including babies, show high levels of engagement. They are highly motivated to join in with the experiences that the childminder provides, such as singing and playing instruments. Children take part in counting from an early age. For example, the childminder recites number names and models counting as she interacts with babies. Older children are supported to count objects accurately in their play. Children are confident in their environment and like to make their own choices. They are communicative and express their happiness as they play. Babies settle quickly and start to make progress within a short period of time. All children are working at age-appropriate levels. They make good progress from when they begin.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432290 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1044108 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Longridge. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, 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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