Childminder EY405565

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 25 February 2015

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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 uses her knowledge of the children to provide a range of activities that meet the different needs and interests of individuals. Children like coming to the warm, friendly and caring setting and settle quickly.  The quality of teaching is good and children make good progress.  Children behave well and readily share toys and activities with each other. The childminder helps children to consider how their behaviour affects others. This helps to develop their positive emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and has completed thorough risk assessments.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents to share information about children's progress. Parents add to the childminder's information, for example, by sharing what the family did on holiday.  There are good relationships with other settings that children attend and the local

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This provision is good

schools they move on to. This helps the childminder to share good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all professional development opportunities to deepen her knowledge of how children learn.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's learning during their self-directed play.

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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

 focus more precisely on professional development to strengthen further the good understanding of how children learn  make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning during their self- directed play.

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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 several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training regularly and has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into extreme behaviours and views, and teaches children about mutual respect and tolerance. She maintains appropriate records to support the safe management of her setting and shares relevant information with parents. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision and takes account of the views of parents and children. She is committed to continuous improvement. For example, she has invested in artificial grass and resources to help develop children's independence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a high priority on children's communication skills. She extends children's understanding effectively through a range of ways, including gestures, repeating new words and simplifying her sentences. The childminder observes play closely and talks to children about what they are playing with. She plans activities and provides resources that children will enjoy. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well in many different ways. For example, she helps children develop their finger muscles as they use tools, and children develop their larger muscles as they play outside daily on large equipment. The childminder communicates with parents about their children's progress and how she will help them to meet their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be independent and complete tasks for themselves. For example, when the childminder suggests it is time for outdoor play, the children confidently collect and begin to put on their own shoes. The nurturing childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. Children benefit from close support and supervision; they have fun and enjoy being in the childminder's setting. Children are kind, caring and behave well. Children are developing good listening skills and concentrate well while sharing story books with the childminder. The childminder helps to develop children's awareness of the wider community in many ways. For example, children enjoy regular visits and outings to play groups, parks, music groups and gymnastic clubs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are lively and enthusiastic learners. They explore the outdoor area and enjoy various role play and messy play activities. They are making good progress in their learning. The skills and attributes they are developing prepare them well for the move on to their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405565 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1094191 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Penwortham, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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