Childminder EY438218

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 27 February 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 experienced. She creates a vibrant, welcoming and homely environment where children can freely select toys and resources. Children are confident and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. Many of the parents view the childminder as an extension of their family unit. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. They receive a very detailed written account of their child's day so they can support their learning at home.  Children behave well. They listen to instructions, play well together and learn to respect and tolerate each other.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. They make healthy food choices to promote their well-being. The childminder evaluates her daily practice to ensure that she sustains high-quality outcomes for children. She gathers the views of parents and children and takes these into account.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet reflected on additional ways to precisely enhance her programme of continuous professional development.  Sometimes, the childminder does not fully identify and plan the next steps for children's learning to make them even more effective.

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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

 identify opportunities to inform sharply focused professional development and improve outcomes for children  develop further the good system for planning the next steps in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults residing within the family home.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of supportive guidance documents and her policies and procedures to help ensure every child receives tailored care and learning. The childminder maintains all required records, documents and qualifications that underpin good provision for children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the action to take to safeguard and protect children and keep them safe. She completes regular risk assessments of her home and the outdoor adventures she takes children on. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. She also meets with other childminders to support each other's practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children successfully learn through a well-balanced mix of adult-led and child-initiated play experiences. Children consistently demonstrate a very positive attitude towards learning. They are confident individuals who naturally have a go. Children enjoy building a train track and celebrate when they succeed after they struggle to fit the pieces together. Children respond eagerly to the childminder and regularly invite her into their play. The childminder is skilled in teaching and uses her knowledge to question children well. She provides a range of enjoyable activities that helps children to recognise letters and numbers and what they represent. The childminder supports children to think about relative sizes of objects and their colours as part of their early mathematical learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop very secure emotional attachments with the childminder and respond well to her genuine affection. This fosters their well-being effectively. The childminder recognises children's different personalities, interests and capabilities and successfully meets their different needs. Children show strong independence and self-care skills. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that children are offered continuity in their care practice and routines. Children's behaviour is good. They are polite and courteous to each other and show sincere affection for each other. Children are guided by the childminder, who is a very strong role model. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active as they play in the garden and visit places within the community. Children regularly visit local parks, play centres and groups outside the childminder's home to help develop their understanding of the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all areas of their learning and development. They are being prepared well for their next stage of learning and move to school. Children express their feelings and manage their personal needs considering their age and stage of development. They are motivated and develop key skills for their future learning. Children are happy, settled and confident individuals who are learning to respect each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438218 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102370 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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