Hill, Elaine Lucy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2017 8 March 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

 Children are happy and enjoy spending time with the childminder. Her warm and sensitive approach helps to promote their self-esteem and emotional well-being  Children behave very well. They play alongside each other and older children are caring towards younger children as they show affection with cuddles.  The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Her delivery and teaching methods help children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder completes regular assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan play experiences that support children's interests and next steps in development.  The childminder makes effective use of what she knows about children's interests and assessments to motivate their learning. She joins in children's play to extend their learning through responsive interactions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Highly successful strategies are not yet used to engage parents fully in their children's learning, both in the provision and at home.  The childminder does not yet place high enough focus on evaluating her provision and teaching skills to shape professional development programmes.

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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

 enhance ways to further involve parents in their children's learning  sharpen the focus on targeting professional development that improves the provision and teaching skills to an even 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 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 discussion and from written feedback provided.

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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 child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She knows how to report any safeguarding concerns about adults or children. Effective assessment and monitoring arrangements are used to ensure any gaps in learning are identified. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to support children's individual care and learning needs. She evaluates her provision and regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders. Parents are also involved in the evaluation process. Comments from parents are very complimentary about the care and service provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of play experiences that stimulate children's interest and curiosity. For example, the youngest children smile with delight from the responses created when interacting with different cause and effect toys. Older children show high levels of concentration as they spend time engrossed in some activities. For example, they carefully think about their actions as they create different marks and patterns, such as circles and letters. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She routinely models language, introducing new words and various letter sounds. Children take part in various physical activities and enjoy singing and swaying along to their favourite rhyme. The childminder asks questions that encourage older children to think about shapes, size and number. This helps promote their awareness of early mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive as they have formed warm and positive relationships with the childminder and each other. The organisation of the playroom enables children to make independent choices in their selection of resources. Children move freely around the playroom, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging and security. They take part in various routines that promote their good health and welfare. There is a range of experiences offered to help develop their physical skills, such as visiting parks and places of interest in the community. Regular visits to local playgroups provide additional opportunities for children to develop their social skills. The childminder maintains regular communication with children's parents to ensure their individual care routines are supported.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are acquiring strong communication and language skills. Children are active, motivated and are developing good social and emotional skills. They are gaining the key skills needed for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. For example, they are interested in books and different aspects of early literacy, such as early mark making.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300354 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1064692 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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