Childminder EY468816

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 25 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

 Children feel safe and nurtured by the childminder. Strong emotional attachments are in place and the childminder knows children well.  The childminder provides fun experiences and children are keen to seek her involvement in their play.  Children become more independent as they grow older. The childminder gives children developmentally appropriate responsibilities to encourage them to do things for themselves.  The childminder observes children as they play. She quickly adapts experiences to ensure that children remain motivated and challenged.  Children make good progress. The childminder has a clear focus on children's individual next steps in learning. She tailors experiences to help children develop according to their needs.  The childminder fully values the involvement of parents. She gathers information about children's learning at home, to better understand their needs and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not set precise targets for improvement to specifically improve outcomes for children.  The childminder does not yet engage in a wide range of professional development to further enhance her teaching skills.

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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

 evaluate children's learning more effectively and set precise targets to improve outcomes for children  extend professional development opportunities and focus more specifically on raising 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 held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to some children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding. She knows what may cause her concern about a child's welfare and what to do if she is worried. The childminder keeps herself up to date with the local authority procedures to help keep children safe. She accesses training and reviews what she has learned to enhance her understanding of a range of safeguarding aspects. The childminder gathers the views of others and broadly self-evaluates. She seeks support from the local authority and acts on professional advice to improve her practice. The childminder knows how to support children if they have gaps in their learning. She knows how to seek the assistance of parents and external agencies where necessary. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment that they are kept well informed about children's learning and development and how to support them at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows about children's fascinations and provides experiences to entice them. She is skilled in providing shared play experiences that precisely support the developmental stages of different children. The childminder helps to prepare children with the basic skills and attitudes that they will need for school when the time comes. She helps children to develop these skills from an early age. For example, young children learn to take responsibility for toys and help to tidy them away. The childminder engages in role play with children, providing a narrative and using new vocabulary. For example, she describes what children are doing for them to hear the names of objects. She encourages older children to use their words to communicate what they want. This challenges children to practise their new language skills and communicate effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children listen to the childminder's clear guidance and they behave very well for their age. The childminder encourages children to recognise each other's achievements and praise one another. This helps to build their self-esteem and encourages children to be kind to one another. The childminder supports babies' physical skills particularly well when they are learning how to walk. For example, she provides progressive challenge and close support so that they feel successful while persevering to master the skills. The childminder teaches children about healthy routines for self-care and she encourages their independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are relaxed and happy in their play. Babies show curiosity and they enjoy exploring using their senses. Children make choices and the childminder encourages their investigation. Children enjoy listening as the childminder sings familiar songs and nursery rhymes. Babies show delight in using objects and instruments to make sounds to accompany her voice. Children enjoy being outdoors and they regularly go on walks. Parents report that children grow in confidence and they benefit from broad experiences, including visits to playgroups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468816 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102746 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 25 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wesham. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8am until 4pm on Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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