Childminder EY472809

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 26 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 has created a comfortable and calm environment that enables children to learn, choose and explore while moving between activities freely.  The childminder and her assistant have strong relationships with parents and children. They are very caring and sensitive to every family and their child's needs. This supports children's emotional well-being, promotes their confidence and motivation to learn.  The childminder regularly reviews the service she offers and takes into account the views of parents and children.  The experienced childminder continually keeps updated with any changes. She is committed to improving her own knowledge and continually accesses training and works in partnership with the local authority.  Parents' comments are very positive. They benefit from timely feedback about the care and learning their children receive, and make regular comments in children's diaries.

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This provision is good

The childminder shares ideas to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents on entry, to help to ensure an accurate starting point for assessment and to plan for children's future learning needs.  The childminder has not yet fully considered ways to develop the assistant's 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

 gather more information from parents on entry about children's development, to contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points  establish systems for evaluating and improving the assistant's quality of teaching.

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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 spoke with parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures, which enables her to promote children's well-being and keep them safe from harm. The childminder shares information with her assistant and helps her to build on this knowledge. For example, she makes sure she is fully aware of all the policies and procedures, and she cascades information to her from additional training she has attended. The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress well. She knows how to support children if they have gaps in their learning, including linking with parents and external agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge well and the quality of her teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's learning through a wide range of activities. She observes children as they play, so that she can accurately identify their stage of development and she plans activities which support their next steps in learning. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a variety of different resources to build on their dexterity and creative skills. Children are very responsive to the childminder and her assistant's warm interaction, and they enjoy playing together. Children are given plenty of time to carry out their own play and learning. There is a sharp focus on helping children to gain communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant use play opportunities to introduce new words, articulate sounds and extend speaking skills. The wide range of activities and purposeful teaching has a positive impact on the good

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

progress that children are making in all areas of their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly and form strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and promote good behaviour consistently. Children follow simple rules and know what is expected of them. They provide children with plenty of praise and encouragement to try new activities. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported well. They eat healthy snacks and meals and learn how to take care of their personal needs. Children go on regular outings and collect older children from school. This helps to promote their learning about the local community and helps them to gain good social skills in preparation for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder and her assistant promote children's independence in everyday activities. Effective tracking systems are used to identify the progress children are making in their learning and development. The childminder has good procedures to work with other professionals. This consistent approach promotes children's development well and they all make good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472809 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102947 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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