Childminder EY309722

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2018 11 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 observes children as they play, assessing their achievements and detecting any gaps in their development. She plans experiences to help close the gaps, which contribute to children's learning and development effectively. Children make good progress.  Parents contribute to establishing what their children know and can do when they start. They exchange ongoing information with the childminder about their children's learning and experiences at home. They receive regular summaries of their children's progress.  Children have many opportunities to visit local groups, libraries and places of interest in the local community. These help to extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community.  The childminder provides children with a warm and nurturing environment where they are able to play safely and feel secure. Children form strong attachments with the

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This provision is good

childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings and keen to explore.  The childminder takes regular opportunities to model mathematics during play and daily routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to enhance children's development of self-care skills.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to develop children's awareness of letters and the sounds they represent.

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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 provided for children to develop their self-care skills  enhance opportunities to further increase children's awareness of letters and the sounds they represent.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She knows how to make appropriate referrals. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice. The childminder establishes good relationships with providers of other settings where children attend. These help to contribute to a successful shared approach to children's care and learning when they move between settings. The childminder reflects on her provision and makes plans for future improvements. She regularly updates her knowledge to refresh her skills and improve children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She arranges her environment well to allow children to select from a wide range of age- appropriate resources, supporting them to lead their own learning. She interacts positively with children as they play, introducing new words, extending sentences and supporting their communication and language skills effectively. Children benefit from well-planned activities that help them to achieve the next steps in their learning. For example, children enjoy investigating different textures as they explore artificial snow. The childminder demonstrates how to be respectful and take care of books as children explore them with her, supporting children's early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children and families very well. This contributes to her being able to meet children's learning and care needs and support their well-being. Children are confident and have high self-esteem. The childminder offers praise and encouragement as children take turns and share. She helps children to be considerate of others and behaviour is very good. The childminder uses everyday routines as learning opportunities. For example, during snack time, she discusses the fruit they are eating and why it is good for them. Children develop an awareness of dangers in the environment. For example, children know that if they trip over toys on the floor, they can hurt themselves. Children enjoy helping to tidy up between activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy good relationships with the childminder and each other and develop good social skills. They are kind and helpful and eager to take part in activities and 'have a go'. Children are active and independent learners and inquisitive to try new things. They are keen to share ideas and experiences and contribute towards activities. Children enjoy planning their own play and learning and using toys and equipment creatively. All children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the skills and attitudes that promote future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309722 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1087230 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday and Tuesday, 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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