Childminder EY472222

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 September 2017 10 June 2014

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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 is enthusiastic and very attentive to children's needs. She promotes children's personal and social development very well. Children are relaxed, happy and confident to take part in the activities on offer.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder provides a safe play environment and supervises children closely to help reduce the risk of accidents.  The childminder is a good role model for behaviour and has clear expectations for children. Children are polite, helpful and show consideration for others.  The childminder evaluates her practice routinely. She identifies and addresses areas for development to further improve outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They value the professional attitude the childminder has towards her role in providing care for their children. The childminder has effective systems in place to share information and involve parents in all aspects of

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This provision is good

their child's development and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of her tracking systems to ensure she precisely identifies where children may need additional support or challenge.  The childminder does not successfully capture the interest of all children to support their early writing skills fully.

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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 the ways in which children's progress is tracked to aid sharper identification of children's rates of progress  extend ways to capture and encourage children's interest in making marks and linking sounds to letters to support their early writing skills effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed activities together.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, evidence of the childminder's training records and her self-evaluation form.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is committed to ensuring children are kept safe. She knows the local procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder has a good awareness of using effective risk assessments, to help minimise harm to children at home and when on outings. The childminder develops her professional knowledge and skills. For instance, she has discussions with other professionals and attends training. The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares good information about children's learning and development. Parents positively praise her support for their children and the service she offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children new skills effectively. For example, she demonstrates and explains how to use tools correctly as children enjoy exploring paint and resources with moving parts. Children enjoy constructing and building, and are supported to problem solve as they work out how to create a dinosaur. The childminder encourages children's good communication and language development. For instance, she has positive discussions with children and role models good language. Children feel confident to express their thoughts and ideas as they dig through compost to find hidden toy animals. The childminder teaches young children to feed themselves, to listen, follow instructions and play alongside her. This helps to promote their physical, communication and social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to manage their feelings and behaviour effectively, and encourages them to make relationships with others. She helps children to learn about the community they live in and the world around them. For instance, they spend time at local toddler groups and learn about festivals from different cultures and religions. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines, such as cleaning their hands before eating. Children develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They have opportunities for fresh air and exercise, developing their increasing physical skills. They enjoy healthy snacks and talk about foods that are good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested in learning and eager to play and be involved. They quickly learn a range of skills in readiness for starting school. Children have secure mathematical knowledge. For example, they enjoy counting and can match amounts to objects they see. The childminder encourages children to solve problems for themselves and asks questions to challenge their thinking and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472222 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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