Childminder EY309795

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 December 2016 20 December 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 quality of teaching is good overall. The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn and develop. They use assessments effectively to inform the planning for the next stage of children's learning. All children make good progress.  The childminder evaluates her practice consistently, liaising with parents, her assistant and children to help her make effective improvements to her provision.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour at all times. She teaches children good manners and politeness. Children learn how to respect and look after one another.  The childminder and assistant have developed strong partnerships with parents. The childminder gathers a good range of information from them when their children first start. Parents are kept well informed about of how their children are progressing in their learning and development.  Children show close attachments with the childminder. Her sensitivity, calmness and

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This provision is good

ability to support and guide children help them to develop a strong sense of belonging and self-assurance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder makes too many suggestions and does not give children sufficient opportunities to make independent choices. They do not always have time to think through their responses to the childminder's questions.  The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further enhance her programme of professional development in order to extend her knowledge and that of her assistant, to a higher level.

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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

 encourage children to choose more things for themselves to help them become less reliant on adults, and provide more time for them to think and respond to questions as a way of helping to support their speaking and thinking skills  enhance the programme of professional development to help extend knowledge to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed aspects of policy and practice with the childminder. She spoke to her assistant and children. She looked at evidence records of suitability of the childminder and all other household members.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder, relevant policies and procedures and viewed children's assessment records.  The inspector discussed parental feedback with the childminder and viewed comments, taking account of their views.

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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 the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She has supervision meetings with her assistant. These help to ensure that all the needs of children are fully met and all procedures are followed effectively. The childminder and her assistant assess all risks, which helps to minimise hazards. Furthermore, children are encouraged to take care of themselves and keep safe. For example, she encourages them to tidy up and look after the environment. She effectively tracks children progress in their learning and development, keeping parents informed of their children's progress. The childminder is keen to develop her skills and those of her assistant. She understands the importance and the benefits of continual professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has responded effectively to the recommendations made at her last inspection. She provides a wide range of accessible resources for children to choose from. Children can clearly see what is available and activities cover all areas of learning, including technology. This helps to ensure that children make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical and mathematical skills. Children use a play knife to cut up pizza, fruit and vegetables. She talks to children about how many pieces there are. Children show their emerging mathematical skills as they match colour and size. Children concentrate exceptionally well and develop their hand-to-eye coordination when threading beads. The childminder praises children and provides appropriate challenge as she encourages them to build towers. She promotes early mathematics further. For example, she asks children, 'Is it as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder fosters children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. Children show that they are settled and confident in the childminder's care. They behave very well. The childminder boosts their self-esteem as she praises their efforts and achievements. She is sensitive and caring to children's needs. Children enjoy looking at books and focus well as together they share stories and pictures. The childminder promotes healthy eating. Older children sometimes prepare their own snacks and meals, developing their independence while learning about making healthy food choices. Children's good health is further promoted effectively with lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh air. On a daily basis they walk into the local community and enjoy outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are acquiring the skills necessary in preparation for nursery or school. They are keen to learn and concentrate for long periods at activities. Children's social skills are developing well and they learn how to share, follow instructions and take turns. Children are developing good early mathematical and literacy skills. They count, compare size and shape. They show an interest in books and enjoy drawing pictures and making marks as they practise writing their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309795 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1064752 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Lancaster. She occasionally works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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