Childminder EY388193

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2016 10 March 2015

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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 a very reflective approach to her minding. She undertakes training to enhance her already good skills and consistently seeks to improve her practice.  Children form good relationships with the childminder. They seek her out in their play, as they laugh and chat together. Individual coat hooks, displaying of children's work and self-registration contribute to their strong sense of belonging and emotional well- being.  Strong teaching helps to enthuse and motivate children. Children learn to respect each other and are enthusiastic as they make decisions about what they want to do. Children make good progress across all areas of their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents and external agencies are secure. This strong approach to including parents in the provision complements the care and learning taking place in the childminder's setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder generally extends children's learning, on occasions her teaching is less effective at extending children's exploration of mathematical concepts, such as space, shape and measure, through everyday play.  The childminder does not make the very best use of the good quality information obtained from assessment and tracking to inform planning for children's future learning, so they make the best possible progress.

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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 the learning opportunities to consistently support children's mathematical understanding of space, shape and measure  make better use of the good quality information gained from assessment to plan more effectively for children's future learning so they make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates and discussed her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the action she must take to protect children. The childminder has comprehensive risk assessments in place to identify and minimise hazards, helping to keep the premises and outdoor area safe for children. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children in the evaluation of her setting to inform her plans for improvement. She has completed training in childcare and education and translates her knowledge well into strong teaching that supports children in making good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors her practice and children's progress to ensure she is providing at least good quality care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are very excited and motivated as they decide to make their Christmas decorations. They talk about sparkles, find baubles and delight in gluing and sticking as they chat about the forthcoming celebration. This helps children develop both their imagination and a sense of their own culture. The childminder provides children with good quality activities that help to promote their speaking, listening and physical skills. Children enjoy making jigsaws and the childminder supports them well in their play. She completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this with parents. Children have many opportunities to practise writing, reading stories or exploring their own creativity as they play. There are many opportunities provided for younger children to explore and enhance their own play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled with the kind and caring childminder. They enjoy making choices from the good quality equipment and resources that are securely stored in the playroom. Children manage their own needs in the bathroom and are becoming very independent. They enjoy home made, healthy food and delight in talking about the soup provided for lunch. They discuss the soup being healthy and how they need to blow it if it is hot. This contributes to keeping children safe and helps them understand the need to be careful. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She works closely with parents to follow children's care routines. She ensures that routines are consistent so that children become familiar with them. She has realistic expectations for behaviour and children understand these and apply their learning well. Their behaviour is very good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making consistently good progress given their starting points. They are eager, confident children who listen and communicate well. Children quickly develop a wide range of skills, including the key skills required for their future learning and move to school. They are developing good independence skills as they manage their own needs well. Children display a positive attitude to learning; they are happy and display the characteristics of effective learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388193 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1050860 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Padiham, Burnley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education.

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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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