Childminder EY495944

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 stimulates children's enjoyment of the outdoors and plans regular outings to the local community. Children have plenty of opportunities to explore the natural world.  The childminder uses a range of effective methods to discuss children's interests, milestones and achievements with parents. She uses this information to effectively plan for what each child needs to learn next. This contributes towards the good progress that children make.  The childminder provides a learning environment that is well resourced with high- quality, age-appropriate resources. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills to provide children with experiences that offer interest and challenge.  The childminder promotes effective care practices and supports children's confidence and self-motivation very well. She supports children to be kind, considerate and respectful to each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities to seek the views of parents and use this information to drive improvements.  The childminder has not developed highly effective methods to ensure that training and professional development are used to enhance the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 the methods used, to seek the views of parents that help identify further improvements to the quality of practice  review the effectiveness of training and professional development, and identify more precisely how to use this information to improve the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder has high expectations of herself and what children can achieve. Overall, she uses effective methods to set priorities and drive ongoing improvements. She establishes strong partnership working with other settings children attend. This ensures that children are offered continuity in their care, learning and development. All children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Generally, the childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents, and keeps them well informed about their children's progress. She gets to know children well and provides ideas for activities to enable parents to continue learning at home. The childminder promotes children's communication and language well in a variety of ways. For example, she encourages children to listen to the different sounds they can make using a variety of resources. The childminder provides younger children with a running commentary and introduces new words. Older children develop the confidence to share their ideas and experiences, and ask questions to find out more. The childminder gives children plenty of time to think and respond, and to follow their own lines of interest. She plans activities that promote all areas of learning and help children to develop the skills for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. She is a good role model and provides gentle reminders of expectations. Children behave very well and play cooperatively together. They settle in well and show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder works closely with parents to follow children's care needs and routines, and promotes children's independence and self-care skills. She helps children to develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and take reasonable risks. Children learn about making healthy choices and enjoy plenty of opportunities to exercise and play with vigour and energy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to make choices and decisions throughout the day. They are active, enthusiastic and independent learners. Children enjoy good relationships with the childminder and their peers, and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They are articulate communicators and express their views and opinions with confidence. Children enjoy joining in and contributing towards activities. They explore, experiment and are keen to 'have a go' and try new things. Children make good progress and develop the skills and attitudes they need to be ready for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495944 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1034961 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Carnforth, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8.20am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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