Childminder EY423258

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 6 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 keeps parents well informed of their children's progress and provides ideas for fun activities to continue learning at home. Parents comment that they are very happy with the activities and experiences provided.  The childminder regularly reflects on all aspects of her practice. She seeks the views of children and parents, and uses this information to drive forward ongoing improvements.  The childminder uses comprehensive observations and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She uses this information to plan for what children need to learn next and to help them make good progress.  The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. Children are confident and self-assured, and they settle in quickly. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During adult-led activities, the childminder does not always focus on ensuring that the younger children are highly challenged and engaged.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to help children learn about people and communities that are different from their own.

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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

 plan adult-led activities even more effectively, so that the youngest children have further opportunities to be highly challenged and engaged.  enhance experiences offered to children to help them learn more about people and communities that are different from their own.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder attends regular training and this helps to improve the quality of teaching and learning. For example, following training, the childminder uses effective methods to assess the progress that children are making. She can promptly identify any gaps in their progress. The childminder establishes effective partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend. This ensures children are provided with consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well and celebrates their achievements and the contributions they make. She works closely with parents to establish what children can already do, from the start. The childminder plans the environment with high-quality resources that she knows children will enjoy. She promotes children's language well, in a variety of ways. For example, she uses good pace, tone and expressions to promote storytelling and gives each child time to think and respond to questions. She provides a running commentary for younger children and introduces new words as they play. Children listen attentively and older ones are confident to share their views and experiences. They are eager to invite the childminder to join in with their play and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes effective partnership working with parents and shares information about children's care needs and routines. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities to play with vigour and energy, such as outdoors, experiencing all weather conditions. The childminder gives clear and consistent explanations and gentle reminders to children. This helps them to understand expectations; they are kind and considerate to each other and play cooperatively together. The childminder supports children to develop their good independence and self-care skills. Children have a growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe, and they use tools and equipment with care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in relation to their starting points and are developing the skills and attitudes to promote future learning. Children are active and independent learners, and have a keen disposition towards playing, learning and exploring. They enjoy following their own ideas and making choices throughout the day. Children are confident in new situations and try new things. They are articulate communicators and are keen to express their views and opinions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423258 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1094702 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates during term time, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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Telephone number

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