Childminder EY404647

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 16 September 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 creates a homely and relaxed environment where children flourish. They form secure relationships with the childminder, who is warm and nurturing. She supports their emotional well-being and confidence to explore.  The childminder provides an abundance of opportunity for children to learn about themselves, their peers and the world around them. There are a host of interesting and unique resources, such as traditional musical instruments from around the world and labels with sign language illustrations that promote children's learning.  The childminder is highly qualified and experienced, which contributes to her delivering high-quality teaching. She has a firm understanding of how children learn and applies this knowledge well during her purposeful interactions with children.  The childminder's planning is fully informed from her assessments of children's learning, their identified interests and individual needs. The childminder complements

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This provision is good

activity planning with other topics and festival celebrations, using her good knowledge of the children to support and challenge them accordingly. Children make good progress.  The childminder's use of self-evaluation is effective. She accurately identifies areas she wants to improve. Most recently, the childminder has made improvements to her outdoor area, providing further opportunities for children to continue their learning outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to learn how to manage their own safety during a range of activities.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn how to manage their own safety.

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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 a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments in children's files.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a firm understanding of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. She undertakes training on a wide range of safeguarding topics, further supporting her in her role. The childminder monitors well the progress children make, as well as her own planning. She tracks children's progress, helping her to swiftly identify any emerging gaps in development and address these with additional support. She also monitors the range of activities children participate in, helping to ensure her planning reflects all areas of learning. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, where appropriate, to help meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and challenging experiences for children to enjoy across all areas of learning. She enthusiastically invites children to take part in activities and acts as a good play companion, joining in with play and modelling learning very well. For example, during an activity with flour, the childminder begins to make marks with the tools. She draws children's attention to the way the tools leave a trail behind and the shapes she makes. Children use good hand-to-eye coordination and their small-muscle movements to make their own marks and shapes, which they can differentiate as they say, 'round'. The childminder provides a clear narrative that supports children's communication skills very well. The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents. There is a good two-way flow of information sharing and parents are supported to continue children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder monitors children's well-being and enjoyment, helping to ensure she understands and responds sensitively to their needs. She promotes children's social confidence, gradually introducing them to different social situations. For example, she starts with play dates with other childminders, before building up to busier toddler groups. The childminder promotes children's good behaviour well. For example, a recent review of her house rules helped her to better support children's understanding of the foundations of these rules and their good behaviour. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, they are active and enjoy physical play, such as in the garden and at local parks. Children wash their hands as part of the daily routine and often do this without prompt from the childminder, showing their good understanding of this important process.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and keen learners who show high levels of concentration from a young age. They are confident to explore the environment, follow their ideas and lead their own play. Children confidently make marks and demonstrate excellent control when using pens and pencils. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404647 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1105068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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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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