Childminder EY546869

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She has a very good understanding of how children learn and as a result children make good progress.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment. The children chooses from a variety of quality resources and explore the environment independently.  The childminder has clear routines and high expectations. Behaviour is good.  Parents express good levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about the children. This helps to promote continuity of care.  The childminder is highly nurturing and children feel safe. This inspires their confidence and the childminder builds strong and trusting relationships with the children, so that they feel emotionally secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Observations and assessments of children's learning are not always fully used to plan precise next steps in learning to help ensure the most rapid progress.  The information that the childminder gathers from parents when a child begins to attend is not yet focused on children's learning.  Although the childminder reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of her practice, she does not always fully use this information to identify priorities for further improvements.

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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

 strengthen the use of observations and assessments to plan precise next steps to enable all children to make the most rapid progress in their learning  enhance systems for gathering information from parents about children's learning when they first start to attend  reflect further on the setting's strengths and weaknesses, to identify and address new priorities for improvement, and raise the quality of the setting to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She invited the childminder to complete a joint evaluation of an activity.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, children's assessment records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has comprehensive policies and procedures, and detailed risk assessments to help keep children safe in her home and on any outings. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents updated daily about their children's care and routines. The childminder observes children to track their progress and promptly identifies any gaps in learning. She meets with other childminders to share good practice. She accesses professional development opportunities to further her knowledge of early years practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very effectively with children. She gives children her time and attention in abundance. She is intuitive in taking opportunities during play, in order to help enhance their knowledge and skills. She offers a wide range of enjoyable activities to motivate children to explore and learn. The childminder fosters children's love of books and they take part in experiences rich with talking opportunities. She introduces new vocabulary and repeats children's spoken words so that they can hear the correct articulation. This helps to support children's communication and language well. The childminder successfully encourages young children to develop the skills needed for effective communication. They learn to take turns to communicate and attempt to say new words. The childminder engages children in high-quality discussions and she asks a range of questions that helps to enhance their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children quickly settle happily at the childminder's home. The childminder is attentive to their needs and offers frequent cuddles and reassurance. She is a positive role model for children and has clear rules, routines and expectations in place to support positive behaviour. The childminder offers frequent praise and encouragement, which helps children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The snacks and meals provided are nutritious and well balanced. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. They are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children's curiosity about their environment and the wider community. For example, she takes children on regular visits to local parks and places of interest.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. All children make good progress from their starting points and this is regularly monitored each term by the childminder. They enjoy playing and learning, and are developing good skills in readiness for the eventual move on to nursery and school. Children attend local groups where they learn to socialise with other children and their carers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546869 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1100403 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chorley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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