Childminder EY486206

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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

 The childminder provides a wide range of activities, which helps children to make good progress in their learning and development. Children demonstrate good attitudes towards learning, and are enthusiastic and motivated in their play.  The childminder has 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 how their children are progressing in their learning and development.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.  Children build good relationships with their peers and learn to play cooperatively. The childminder helps them to learn how to share and take turns well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder frequently shares information about children's progress with parents, she does not always gain enough detailed information from them to help her work more consistently in supporting children in achieving their next steps.  The childminder does not yet fully consider the different and unique ways that children learn in order to enhance her activity planning even further.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner who evaluates her practice to improve the quality of her provision. However, she has not yet targeted her professional development plans on raising the quality of teaching 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

 extend partnerships with parents to gain more information about the next steps in children's learning, to help provide even greater support for children's progress  enhance the planning of activities, taking more account of the different ways in which individual children learn, based on their interests and abilities  build on the current arrangements for professional development so that these focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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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 the 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 the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse. She knows the reporting procedures she must follow in the event of any child protection concerns that she may have about a child. The childminder welcomes advice from local authority representatives to help her to continually improve the provision. The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and skills. She understands the importance and the benefits of continual professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder meets the children's individual learning and development needs effectively. Activities are planned with children's interests and identified learning needs in mind. Much emphasis is placed on developing children's language and mathematical skills. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and interacts well with the children. She gives children time to think about and respond to questions and correctly models language. For example, children correctly count the buttons on a snowman and match the corresponding numeral, discussing how one button is sparkly. Children develop their independent learning, selecting resources and organising their own play. Children are confident communicators who enjoy sharing their personal experiences with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a lot of praise and encouragement, which nurtures their confidence and self-esteem. Children are happy in the childminder's care and she is sensitive and caring to children's needs. They learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Home-cooked meals are provided for them which include a selection of vegetables and fruit. Children's good health is further promoted effectively with lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh air. On a daily basis, they benefit from many walks and visits into the local community and enjoy outdoor play. Children behave well and build good relationships with their peers. The childminder supports them to learn to respect and be kind to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for nursery and school. They listen attentively when the childminder speaks to them, concentrate well and persist in their endeavours. For example, whilst playing with dough, they follow the childminder's instructions of how to operate a new tool and show good determination to complete the task successfully. Children are developing good early mathematical skills. They learn how to manage their personal needs, such as washing their hands after using the toilet. Children enthusiastically take on small tasks, such as helping to clear up after messy play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486206 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1004431 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 6 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 Leyland. 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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