Childminder EY441248

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 14 March 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 attentive, warm and nurturing. She places a high priority on the care and all-round well-being of the children in her care. She tailors the routine of the day to meet the needs of the children, particularly if they are unsettled, offering lots of cuddles and reassurance. The childminder provides children with the emotional security required to explore and learn successfully.  The childminder is committed and keen to continuously improve. She completes regular self-evaluation to help her identify areas to improve. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at the previous inspection and children now have excellent opportunities to learn about the wider world and explore their differences.  The childminder supports children's communication and emerging speaking skills very well. She provides a good narrative, introduces new vocabulary and clearly expresses letter sounds. Children make good progress in their communication and all other areas.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is highly proactive and regularly seeks further training and other opportunities to help enhance her early years knowledge and improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus precisely on children's identified next steps to support their learning even further and help children make rapid progress.  The childminder does not fully support children to manage challenge and take risks, to help them learn more about how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 focus more precisely on children's identified next steps in learning to help promote their rapid progress and achievement in all aspects of their learning  provide more opportunities for children to take measured risks and manage challenges that build on their understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She updates her safeguarding knowledge through frequent training on a range of child protection topics, further supporting her in her role. The environment is safe and secure and subject to regular risk assessment. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. This helps her to identify any emerging gaps in children's development and provide additional support where necessary. The childminder is proactive in establishing potential partnerships and understands the importance of information sharing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular and high-quality observations. She uses this information well to help inform next steps which are, overall, well planned for. The childminder effectively engages parents from early on. She provides many opportunities for parents to share a wealth of information on their children's development at home and encourages ongoing sharing of information in many ways, including home observation notes and termly updates. The childminder uses a range of teaching techniques that effectively engages and interests the children. For example, she models building a tower and gently encourages the children to join in. She challenges children further as she draws their attention to the different images on the blocks, before they delight in knocking the tower over.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children to enjoy. Toys and resources are stored at a low level and boxes are clearly labelled, helping children to make easy choices. Children behave well. They join in with the routine of the day, follow instructions from the childminder and demonstrate good listening skills. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. She provides a range of healthy snacks and meals and ensures children have regular access to plenty of outdoor and physical play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to explore the environment, follow their ideas and lead their own play. They understand simple sentences and copy familiar expressions, demonstrating good emerging speaking skills. They show an interest in technology and enjoy operating simple electronic toys. Children have opportunities to develop confidence in social situations, for example, as they attend toddler groups and library sessions with other children. They develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441248 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102387 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Morecambe, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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