Childminder EY490510

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 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 childminder makes regular, detailed checks on children's progress. The information she gathers is accurate and helps her plan children's play experiences based on what they need to learn next.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills well. She questions children during their play and listens to them with genuine interest. This helps children to be strong and confident communicators. Outcomes for children are good.  Parent partnerships are strong, overall. Their written comments are extremely complimentary. They appreciate the childminder keeping them informed about their child's day and the positive impact she has on the family as a whole. They have peace of mind that their children are cared for in a safe and homily environment.  The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides a healthy, well-balanced menu and encourages children to try a range of different foods. Children

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This provision is good

sit together and enjoy one another's company. They use good manners and demonstrate a good understanding of table etiquette, appropriate for their age.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents in establishing children's initial skills on entry.  The childminder's professional development plans are not targeted precisely enough to achieve an even higher quality of teaching.

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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

 involve parents more in establishing what children already know and can do when they first join  plan targeted professional development that helps to build further on good practice and raise the overall standard of teaching to an exemplary level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children during activities inside and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector discussed and looked at a sample of children's assessment records and systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and other household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's professional development and her procedures for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since registration, the childminder has worked extremely hard to develop her skills. She has attended some training that has contributed to developing her knowledge, including safeguarding training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children and keep them safe. She knows local procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her home safe and supervises children well. The childminder routinely monitors her observations and assessments of children's learning to make sure they continue to make good progress. She is a reflective practitioner and is committed to developing her practice even further. She seeks the views of parents to help check that her practice continues to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She plans activities flexibly to suit children's emerging needs and interests. The childminder actively joins in with children's play, sitting on the floor and engaging them in different activities. She support's children's learning well during craft activities. She gives children time to master using scissors and praises and acknowledges their efforts. Children develop a love of books and reading stories. The childminder makes the most of quieter times. They sit together cuddling on the sofa. Children are fully emerged in the tale and listen very attentively. This helps children make good progress in their literacy skills. The childminder teaches children mathematical concepts while exploring in the garden. She provides children with tools and resources to make their experiences purposeful. Children use measuring tapes to measure the growth of their sunflowers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is exceptionally strong. They form especially warm and secure relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children rules and boundaries. They listen attentively and show they understand the expectations set. Children learn about positive social values, such as using good manners and showing respect. Their behaviour is very good and they show high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence during their play and learning. The childminder regularly takes children on outings into the local community. This helps develop children's social skills and supports them to develop positive attitudes to others. Children have opportunities to play and explore outdoors, including their homemade den.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the important skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in learning, including school. They are happy and eager to join in activities which are enjoyable and aimed at supporting their next steps in learning. Children learn how to use tools safely as they use scissors during craft activities. Children learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become very independent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490510 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1016432 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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