Childminder EY485440

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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 is a reflective practitioner. She has prioritised areas for improvement and constantly evaluates activities and experiences provided for children.  The childminder has built good relationships with parents. Information is gathered before a child attends the setting, enabling the childminder to plan experiences to help children settle and learn.  The childminder forms successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets them regularly to share good practice and keep her knowledge up to date.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a comfortable and caring environment. Children access a wide range of toys independently, which challenges and motivates them to learn.  Children play cooperatively together and develop positive relationships with others. The childminder is a good role model and demonstrates friendly and caring behaviour. She

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This provision is good

positively reinforces the use of good manners and provides constant praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet make the most of opportunities to undertake targeted professional development to improve the overall quality of practice.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities, in order to fully extend the exploration skills of children who prefer to play outdoors.

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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

 undertake targeted professional development to enhance existing skills and improve the overall quality of practice  strengthen opportunities for outdoor play so that children who prefer to play and learn outdoors have more regular opportunities to enhance their exploration skills.

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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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. Robust risk assessments are undertaken and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. Parents have very positive views about the provision. They value the caring and homely environment and are delighted about the progress their children make. There are good links with other early years settings that children attend. Information is shared effectively to maintain continuity in children's care and development. Regular assessment helps the childminder to check children's progress. She uses this information to plan activities that help children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and eagerly engage her in their play. The childminder knows children well and this enables her to plan activities to suit their individual interests. She actively joins in with children's play, sitting on the floor with them supporting and building on their learning. For example, during an activity in the sand the childminder expertly develops children's understanding of number using a variety of resources to match the learning needs of each child. Children's communication and language skills are successfully promoted. The childminder engages children in discussions as they play and asks questions that encourage them to think for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children's care needs are agreed with parents and ongoing daily conversations ensure children's needs are continually met. Children are confident and happily talk to visitors, demonstrating they feel secure and safe. The childminder helps children learn to respect the differing needs of each other and to take care of the environment. For example, she encourages them to put toys away before they eat. Children make choices in their play and access resources independently. They have ample opportunities to mix with other adults and children. For example, during weekly visits to playgroups, outings to the shops, parks and library. This gives children a developing view of the wider world. There are well- established hygiene routines which children confidently follow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress within the range of development expected for their age. They are enthusiastic learners who are eager to take part in both planned and self- chosen activities. They show good motivation and concentration. Children are developing the skills and attitudes which prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485440 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1003959 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childminder qualification.

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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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