Childminder EY494829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 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 promotes strong partnership working with parents. She shares information and provides ideas for activities to help parents to continue children's learning at home.  The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She regularly seeks the views of children and parents, and uses this information to drive ongoing improvements to her practice.  The childminder knows children well. She uses detailed observations and accurate assessments to plan for what each child needs to learn next. All children are making good progress, given their starting points.  Children show a strong sense of belonging and settle in quickly. They form a strong bond and attachment with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities for all children to enhance their listening, attention and communication skills.  The childminder does not use highly effective methods to share information with other settings that children attend.

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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 opportunities for all children to extend their listening, attention and communication skills  build on the partnership working with other settings that children attend to promote a more consistent approach to support and complement children's care and learning.

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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 with children during the inspection.  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

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 developed a targeted and comprehensive programme of training and professional development. On the whole, this helps raise the quality of teaching and learning. For example, following training she attended, the childminder understands how to identify and support the different ways that children learn effectively. Parents give high praise for the childminder. They are very happy with the methods of communication she uses and with the good progress their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a varied and well-resourced learning environment that stimulates children's interest and curiosity. She provides children with plenty of opportunities to play, explore and follow their interests. The childminder uses a range of effective methods to help promote children's mathematics skills. For example, she introduces different props to support counting and uses positional language as children play with construction toys. Children develop good imaginative and creative skills. They choose objects to dip into the paint and enjoy watching the different patterns that they create on the paper. Children use a variety of tools that help develop their early writing skills. They are developing the skills they need for their move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to establish children's care needs, routines and interests from the start. She is a good role model and gives gentle reminders of expectations. Children behave very well and play cooperatively together. They are keen to help carry out small tasks, such as preparing their snack. Children are developing a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and make healthy choices. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. She offers plenty of opportunities for children to play physically and with vigour and energy. Children enjoy taking part in the daily outdoor play experiences and regular trips to local parks. They learn to take reasonable risks using the large play equipment and find out about the world around them. Children's physical and emotional well-being is supported well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are excited and motivated to play, explore and discover. They are active and independent learners and thoroughly enjoy their time with their peers and the childminder. Children are keen to share their ideas and experiences. They are confident, self-assured and develop good self-care skills. For example, children learn to use the toilet independently and to put on their coats and shoes. They make good progress and develop the necessary skills and attitudes for the next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494829 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1031344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Lytham St Annes. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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