Childminder 502054

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 31 March 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 fosters children's emotional well-being very well. She is attentive and recognises when young children's dispositions change, for example, when they need a rest or an affectionate cuddle.  The childminder is well qualified and on the whole makes good use of her knowledge to provide children with enjoyable play experiences. This helps secure good outcomes for children.  The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from having access to plenty of fresh air and exercise and are encouraged to eat healthily.  Partnerships with parents are in place. They are complimentary about the high-quality care and learning their children receive and feel fully involved in their child's learning.  A process of self-reflection is in place. The childminder seeks the views of parents and the children. Older children value the time they spend in the childminder's care. They

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This provision is good

share tales of fun and enjoyment building on their existing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as paediatric first-aid and safeguarding children, she does not have a fully focused plan for professional development to help further develop her teaching skills.  Occasionally, the childminder does not plan some activities precisely to match them to all children's ages and stages to increase their involvement to the highest 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

 focus professional development more precisely on raising teaching skills to an outstanding level  sharpen the ways in which planned activities are precisely matched to all children's ages and stages, to help them develop even greater sustainment and involvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and discussed the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector and childminder evaluated an activity and discussed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of polices, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and other household members and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written views from older children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and who to contact should she have any concerns. The childminder has a selection of up-to-date policies and procedures. This helps her to sustain high-quality care and learning. The childminder builds effective partnerships with other early years professionals and regularly meets with them to share good practice hints and tips. Since the last inspection the childminder has increased ways in which she supports children's early literacy skills. This contributes to the good progress they make in this area of learning and helps develop their independence when selecting toys.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her assessments to establish the progress children make. For example, continual monitoring through observations helps her identify gaps in children's learning. The childminder has worked with parents and other professionals to establish strategies to help begin to close the gap. She provides a running commentary when playing with children. The childminder adapts her interactions to suit the age and stage of the children. This helps children develop their speaking skills. For example, children delight in extending a storybook they have shared. They use shells to listen for the sound of the sea. They search for pretend treasure and use an array of describing words to explain what they have found. Younger children thoroughly enjoy exploring different textures and laugh with excitement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and calming atmosphere. She gathers information from parents about their child's care needs and routines. This helps children settle extremely well. Children have good opportunities to learn about the local and wider community. They attend many different groups that offer a range of different experiences. This supports children to make friendships outside of the childminders home and builds their confidence in social situations. The childminder is a good role model. She has clear expectations of children's behaviour. This helps children learn to behave well and display good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are reaching expected levels of development for their age. Younger children receive support to build a secure foundation in the most important areas of development. For example, they learn to master new skills and begin to develop a 'have a go' attitude, as they attempt to walk unaided. Older children develop good listening, attention and concentration skills and articulate their views and opinions with confidence. This helps them prepare for more formal education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502054 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1091064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Great Harwood, Blackburn. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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