Childminder EY484788

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 Parents contribute to assessments and are kept well informed regarding children's progress. The childminder shares ideas for continued learning at home. Parents hold the childminder in high regard and talk about the complete trust they have in her.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands and uses observations of children's play to identify their next steps in learning well. The childminder knows how to use children's interests to plan a range of stimulating activities that meets their individual needs. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a very good role model and puts in place clear boundaries. Children cooperate, take turns and support each other in their play.  Children's emotional well-being is nurtured effectively. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe by minimising risks to the premises. She positively promotes the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation does not yet focus enough on priorities to help her to improve her good teaching skills even further.

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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

 strengthen the self-evaluation process even further to help focus on improvements that raise teaching skills to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the areas of the home used for childminding  The inspector observed activities in the lounge.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and a selection of documents, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, self- evaluation processes and improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly and uses appropriately displayed prompts to continually remind her of her duties to keep children safe. She knows when and who to report any concerns she may have. The childminder evaluates her provision in a variety of ways, such as regular questionnaires to parents and via parents' evenings. However, her self- evaluation process does not focus enough on specifically raising her good teaching to the highest standard. The childminder provides children with access to stimulating resources and a good range of activities. This helps children to be enthusiastic about learning. The childminder maintains all required records, policies and documents to a high standard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder questions and listens to children's suggestions, adapting activities to provide further challenge. Children respond excitedly when the childminder raises a ramp so that cars travel faster. They make accurate predictions about what will happen. The childminder introduces new words to help extend children's vocabulary. For example, when children name a fox, she introduces 'arctic fox' into the conversation. Children's mathematical development is promoted well during play. They count the spots on a large wooden dice and name the shape a child draws as a circle. Children show familiarity with stories and listen intently, joining in with repeated refrains and performing the actions appropriately. This helps to foster children's good progress in language skills. The childminder's high expectations contribute to the progress children make in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses praise effectively to help develop children's confidence and build their self-esteem. Children are given healthy meals, drinks and snacks and opportunities to further develop their understanding of healthy practices are explored. For example, the childminder continually asks children questions about why we eat fruit and vegetables. Children know that a healthy diet can make you strong. Children are confident and assured in managing their personal needs, such as knowing when they need to wash their hands. Children's self-care skills are enhanced as they peel their own oranges or get a tissue to wipe their nose. The childminder encourages independence and children behave very well. The childminder's caring and fun nature helps children to feel settled, happy and safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and those who may have starting points lower than expected levels are catching up. Children are developing skills and knowledge necessary for their next steps in learning and in readiness for school. The childminder provides an environment that introduces children to the diversity within their community, which helps them to understand the world in which they live.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484788 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1005630 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Nelson, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 6am to 3pm, 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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