Childminder EY457216

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2017 16 July 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

 The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn. She plans and provides children with various play experiences helping them make good progress in their learning.  Children appear happy, content and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging within the warm and caring environment. The childminder and her assistant's gentle approach helps to promote children's emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The regular exchange of information helps to keep parents informed about their child's development and ways to extend potential learning at home.  The childminder evaluates her provision and regularly enhances the resources offered to ensure children remain motivated. Parents' views also contribute to the evaluation process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully established ways of sharing information with other settings children attend to enable a consistent approach to their learning.  The childminder has not fully focused on improving her skills and strategies when supporting children who speak English as an additional language 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 links with settings that children attend and enable a greater emphasis on promoting continuity in children's learning  enhance the range of strategies used when supporting children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 and interacted with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant prioritise safeguarding training to ensure they are knowledgeable about current legislation. The childminder has a firm understanding of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and knows the reporting procedures should concerns arise. She assesses potential risks and is vigilant towards keeping children safe. The childminder supervises her assistant closely. They attend training and are aware that ongoing professional development opportunities have a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. This helps to promote a shared approach when supporting children's individual needs. For example, the childminder has enabled children to attend specific support groups delivered by other professionals by accompanying them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides various sensory activities to help children explore and use different materials and textures. For example, older children are encouraged to think about what happens when they mix different materials together, such as sand and foam. Younger children are encouraged to feel and explore the different textures of the range of materials used. They smile and demonstrate a sense of curiosity as they watch the textures change. Children enjoy pretend play and actively involve the childminder in their play scenarios. She uses these opportunities to help extend children's learning. For example, she uses gestures, introduces words and talks to children about what she is doing as she models different ways of using resources. Children are learning about different aspects of mathematics, such as counting objects and comparing size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and praises children's efforts during play. She helps children develop an early awareness about how to behave with others. Children behave well. Older children show increasing levels of self-esteem and demonstrate a sense of achievement when they put on their coats without help. Regular trips to local toddler groups provide additional opportunities to extend children's social skills. They benefit from outdoor experiences and visits to local parks. Their participation in various activities helps to promote their physical skills. For example, they enjoy catching and throwing bean bags and handling different tools during creative activities. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and provides them with nutritious, home-cooked meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing self-confidence and increasing levels of self-esteem. For example, they select and use resources that interest them. Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are beginning to develop the skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, they show an interest in books and sit close with the childminder, sharing books together. Children are introduced to different aspects of early literacy, such as linking sounds to letters and giving meaning to marks during creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457216 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1066553 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Walton-le-Dale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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