Childminder EY494559

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 Children are given choices about what they play with and where they play. They feel empowered by making their own decisions and are motivated to remain engaged for long periods of time. Children make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant listen to children and value their opinions. They have a wonderful manner with children. Children respond to them well.  The childminder shares good quality information with other settings that children attend. This helps to maintain continuity in children's learning.  The childminder and her assistant effectively support and add value to children's play. They encourage children's exploration and ask skilful questions to prompt them to think.  Children are guided to increase their awareness of what they see, to help them to solve simple problems.  Good, varied, communication systems are in place to gather and share information with parents. Parents are supported to understand children's progress, contribute to shared

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This provision is good

goals and guide children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of experiences that help to deepen children's understanding of number.  The childminder and her assistant do not access a broad enough range of professional development opportunities.

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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

 provide even more opportunities to deepen children's understanding of numbers to extend their mathematical development  extend professional development opportunities and focus more specifically on further improving children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated a teaching activity carried out by the assistant.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such evidence of the suitability of the assistant and adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to the assistant, some children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding. The childminder uses a variety of methods to keep herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help to keep children safe. Training undertaken by the childminder and her assistant is highly focused on protecting children from harm. The childminder assesses risk effectively. She takes into account potential dangers according to children's capabilities and ages. The childminder supervises her assistant well and provides good guidance for her. Parents are kept very well informed and their views and gathered and valued. The childminder is keen to improve and she shows a determination to provide excellent teaching and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant 'think out loud' to show their own wonder about the world around them. This inspires children's curiosity and prompts them to be observant, and to ask questions to extend their understanding of the world. The childminder plans a range of purposeful learning experiences which link to children's interests and levels of development. She has a precise focus on children's next steps in development based on their individual needs. From an early age, children enjoy experiences to help to them in preparation for school. For example, they look in a mirror to describe their expressions and talk about how they are feeling. The childminder and her assistant provide good support for children's early communication and language skills. For example, they listen to children and respond with the correct model of speech for them to hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share strong emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. New children, including babies, settle extremely quickly and show high levels of contentment. The childminder devotes time to gathering detailed information from parents before children begin to attend. She gets to know children extremely well. The childminder and her assistant are highly nurturing with babies. They anticipate their needs promptly and comfort them when needed. Children are encouraged to take turns and be polite. The childminder and her assistant offer consistent support for children's good behaviour. They communicate with parents effectively to share strategies to help children to make good progress. Any gaps in children's learning narrow quickly and the childminder knows how to seek external support if needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled, chatty and happy. They feel secure and safe in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They show high levels of concentration during outdoor play in the garden. They develop large and small physical skills, such as kicking a ball, moving small cars in wet sand and pouring water with precision. Two-year-olds engage in craft activities that require control with their fingers and thumbs to move small items. Children are motivated to attempt self-care tasks independently. They feel relaxed and at ease when toilet training and this helps them to develop positive attitudes towards succeeding in the task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494559 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1030637 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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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 she works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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