Childminder EY375235

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 7 November 2016

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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 knows the children in her care very well. She is fully aware of the development and next steps in learning for all the children in her care.  The quality of teaching is good. Purposeful interactions between the childminder and the children helps children to achieve well and make good progress.  Children behave well. The childminder provides positive praise when children, for example, share the resources and are kind to each other.  The childminder has worked hard to make significant improvements at the premises since the last inspection. Effective and purposeful risk assessments ensures children are kept safe.  Children’s safety is further assured because the childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She has a clear awareness of the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have free activity choice because resources are not easily accessed by children. This results in children's independent choices being limited.  Documentation is not always recorded in a clear and legible way, especially the children's register of attendance. This results in difficulty identifying the numbers and times that children attend the setting.

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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

 revise documentation, especially the way in which the children's register of attendance is maintained to show a clear and legible record of the days and times children attend  organise resources so that they are easily accessible to children to allow them to make independent choices about their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the lounge and kitchen.  The inspector toured the premises, viewing all the areas used for childminding purposes including the rear garden.  A range of documents were viewed by the inspector including, policies and procedures, disclosure and barring service checks for adults who occasionally work with the children and records of children's progress.  The inspector observed children during a variety of activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at various times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, which ensures children are kept safe from harm. The childminder has identified her priorities for improving the setting which includes improving the outdoor area. Parents views are taken account of when the childminder evaluates her practice. The childminder has worked tirelessly to make significant improvements at the premises. Effective risk assessments are now in place which ensures children’s safety. Documentation is generally well organised. However the children's attendance register does not provide a clear and accurate record of the days and times that children attend. The childminder observes children as they play. As a result she has a good awareness of their likes, dislikes and capabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents when children begin at the setting, including information about what children like and can do. This ensures she understands where children are at in their learning from the onset. Good use of observations and assessments ensures planning is purposeful and appropriate in helping children to progress. Children are settled in the childminder's care and enjoy a good variety of activities. They are beginning to learn about artic animals and about the way in which ice is made, through being involved in making ice for the water play activity. Children are encouraged to name colours and to count when playing the 'pop up pig' game, which helps to develop their knowledge of the world and early mathematical skills. Parents have regular opportunities to view children's progress files and to comment on their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently celebrates children’s achievements which helps to promote their confidence and self-esteem’. Children are learning about how to be healthy through discussions about food and during cooking activities. There is a wide range of varied resources, however they are not always within easy reach of the children. As a result children's independent choices are, at times limited. The childminder makes children aware of different faiths and cultures and of issues relating to disability. This helps to promote children’s understanding of similarity and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children are making good progress from their starting points as they develop and extend their knowledge. As a result of good teaching and challenging activities children are achieving well. Consequently, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375235 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1080145 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Parbold, Wigan. She operates all year round from 7.00am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally 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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