Childminder EY486269

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 quality of teaching is good. Children delight in taking part in the wide range of exciting, and enjoyable activities. This helps them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who are good role models. They manage children's behaviour very positively. Children learn to be kind and considerate and have good manners.  The childminder has a strong understanding of the importance of working with parents, other agencies and professionals to promote children's development and welfare effectively.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. The home is well resourced and toys are easily accessible to promote children's growing independence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of self-evaluation to focus more precisely on improvements to her practice that benefits outcomes for children. The process does not yet include the views of children and parents.  On occasion, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's thinking skills to consistently extend their learning 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 self-evaluation systems to focus more sharply on making future changes to the provision that benefit children's learning and include the views of parents and children  make the most of all opportunities to develop children's thinking skills during self- directed play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' verbal and written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. They can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and know who to contact should they have a concern about the welfare of a child. For example, the childminder has completed child protection training to increase her knowledge and update herself on the latest changes to early years guidance. She uses her knowledge and skills gained from training to effectively support children's communication and language. Robust risk assessments are undertaken and all areas of the childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and ensures that he has the necessary training and skills so that children benefit from his care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder knows the children well and provides a wide range of enjoyable opportunities to meet their individual needs and interests. She interacts skilfully with children as they play and encourages them to experiment and test things out for themselves. For example, children enjoy sensory experiences as they explore a selection of dried foods with their hands and utensils. They investigate, using toy trucks to fill tubs with porridge oats and observe what happens to pasta when it gets wet. The childminder regularly assesses children's abilities. For instance, she completes observations and plans next steps in children's learning to monitor the progress they make. This helps her to identify gaps, evaluate her teaching and support children to make ongoing progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder agrees children's care needs with parents and ongoing daily conversations ensure she meets these successfully. The childminder tailors her routines to reflect the preferences and needs of children effectively. For example, children who prefer to be outdoors may choose to play in the garden. Children have opportunities to socialise with other children and adults. For instance, they enjoy weekly visits to playgroups, outings to museums and local parks. This contributes to children developing a good understanding of the wider world. The childminder praises children often. This helps to raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and motivates them to keep trying.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore the learning environment indoors and outdoors. They make plenty of independent choices about their play. Toddlers watch and learn from the older children and are keen to have a go and join in. More-able children, focus for longer periods. Children develop the skills and attitudes, which prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486269 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1006879 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 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds qualified teacher status. 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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