Childminder EY428592

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 13 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has worked hard since her previous inspection to evaluate her provision and improve the quality of her teaching and practice to a good level. She now uses information gained from her knowledge of children's individual interests to plan suitable activities that help to promote their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder completes detailed and regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information well to help her to monitor children's individual development towards the early learning goals.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with parents to keep them well informed. She shares detailed information about children's progress and provides parents with ideas to help them to continue learning at home.  The kind, caring and sensitive childminder places a strong emphasis on providing children with a home-from-home environment. Children are very well behaved and use

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This provision is good

good manners. They form close attachments with the childminder, settle quickly and show that they feel safe and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always provide enough challenge, particularly to help extend children's good number and early writing skills even further.  The childminder is still in the process of embedding a specific programme for professional development to improve her teaching practice to the highest possible 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

 enhance teaching skills and provide even more challenge for children, in particular that further promote their good development of counting and early writing skills  focus professional development more precisely to enhance teaching and practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of their views. She also took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder gathers the views of parents and children and considers these when making any changes. For instance, she has recently provided more ways to help to promote children's understanding of what makes them unique and special. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from the risk of harm and neglect. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has effective policies, procedures and risk assessments in place and uses them well. For example, she ensures that children are kept safe while in her home and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides a range of experiences that engages and stimulates children and contributes towards their eagerness to learn. For example, the childminder skilfully teaches children about the care needs of new-born babies. She helps children to recall how their newly born siblings are being cared for at home. For example, children delight in pretending to change a doll's nappy and use their good imaginative skills as they act out feeding milk using a bottle and pat the doll's back. Overall, children show high levels of care and sensitivity as they learn to successfully recall and talk about significant events in their own experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, children have lots of opportunities to be physically active outdoors during trips to the local park. The childminder provides fresh fruit for snacks and ensures that parents send healthy lunchboxes for children. Children use the toilet unaided and wash their hands independently. The childminder talks to them about the importance of following good hygiene practices. Children learn to appreciate diversity around them. For example, they regularly attend community groups where they extend their confidence and social skills. They learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and eager learners who engage well for long periods during activities. They are willing to have a go to test out what they know. For example, they use their good scissor skills and state that they will handle them with care. They use their imaginations well, such as cutting paper to create shapes that represent their family members and show pride in their achievements. Children explore at their own pace and independently select the resources they wish to play with. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428592 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1085435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Leyland, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 4pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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