Childminder EY491393

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 Not applicable

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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 form warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder, including those who are new to the setting. They demonstrate in their play that they feel safe and secure and are eager to explore the wide variety of toys and play materials.  The childminder continually observes children's play and plans experiences that build on what they already know and can do. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  Children play harmoniously together. The childminder is a positive role model and demonstrates caring and friendly behaviour. She positively reinforces good manners and provides plenty of praise and encouragement to raise children's confidence.  Partnerships with the local school and nursery are well-established. The childminder shares information with the children's key person, when they attend another settings. This helps to ensure children's individual needs are supported through a consistent

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This provision is good

approach.  Since registration, the childminder has continually made improvements which have had a very positive impact on the service she provides. As part of the childminder's self- evaluation process, she encourages parents to share their views, which she values and respects. Parents speak very highly about the care the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents about their children's starting points, she has not developed highly successful ways for parents to share information about their children's ongoing learning at home.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to fully support children to have sufficient, uninterrupted time during their play to test and try out their own ideas.

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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

 explore more ways to encourage parents to share information about their children's ongoing learning at home, so that this information can be used to help plan for children's future learning  ensure children have sufficient, uninterrupted time during play that helps them test and try out their own ideas and develop their critical-thinking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the local child protection procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments of the premises are carried out to ensure children remain safe and secure as they play. The childminder seeks the views of parents about the service they receive, enabling her to make positive changes and develop and improve her practice further. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the attention that she gives to children to support their progress. The childminder has close links with other settings children attend. She also liaises with local authority representatives and completes online training to benefit the children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is motivated and dedicated to providing good quality education for all the children. She monitors and tracks children's development effectively, ensuring that she is covering all areas of learning well. She provides many opportunities to help children extend their communication skills and vocabulary. For example, she comments on their play, adding a variety of descriptive words and asking lots of questions. Young children have good opportunities to investigate tactile and sensory experiences. They experiment with making dough, observing the ingredients forming together and learning mathematical language, such as more and full. They show great fascination when watching lights that change colour, and work out how they need to press buttons on toys to make different noises. A good variety of outings are planned to develop children's understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a strong sense of belonging because the childminder is proactive in ensuring that they can easily access resources and feel comfortable. For example, children know where to find items they are familiar with as the childminder has them set out ready. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's guidance. She is a positive role model and helps children to develop essential social skills. The childminder routinely praises children during their play and routines. This helps to promote their self- esteem. The childminder encourages children to be active and take regular exercise both in the garden and on outings, where they learn to manage risk. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious food, which supports children's physical well-being and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and active learners. They make good progress from their starting points. Children learn to listen and have good communication and language skills, which helps them to freely express their views, thoughts and ideas. They develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and ultimately their move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491393 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1021660 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round from 9am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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