Childminder EY547810

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 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 and her assistant establish strong and respectful partnership working with parents. They share ongoing information to ensure consistency in children's care, learning and development.  The childminder completes ongoing observations and accurate assessments of the progress of each child. She uses this information to plan activities that follow children's interests and effectively build on what they already know and can do.  The childminder and her assistant provide a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment. They are deployed effectively to keep children safe and meet their needs. Children's physical and emotional well-being is promoted very well.  All children are supported well to develop the confidence, skills and attitudes to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use highly effective methods to review the effectiveness of the programme of training, monitoring and supervision and help improve the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.  The childminder does not maximise the opportunities to promote children's listening, attention and communication skills and at times, the music being played interrupts children's learning.

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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

 review the effectiveness of the programme of training, monitoring and supervision and use this information to help raise the quality of teaching and learning so that it is constantly improving to the highest level  maximise the opportunities to promote children's listening, attention and language skills and use music more purposefully so it does not interrupt children's learning.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and through discussion with a parent on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder has high expectations of herself, her assistant and what children can achieve. She regularly seeks the views of parents, children and her assistant and uses this information to drive ongoing improvements. Parents speak highly of the methods of communication used by the childminder and her assistant and the helpful information provided. The childminder provides ideas for activities that parents can do to continue their children's learning at home. All children develop the skills to promote their future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps parents well informed of the progress children are making. She provides a stimulating learning environment with high-quality, age-appropriate resources that meet children's interests. The childminder gives clear instructions and explanations to support children's learning. For example, she models and demonstrates how to use the number mat and how to match the play dough to the numbers and colours. The childminder challenges children to solve problems and stimulates their enthusiasm and critical-thinking skills. Children develop the skills and attitudes to help them be prepared for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant work closely with parents to get to know children well before they start. Children arrive with enthusiasm and settle in very well. They form a close bond and attachment with the childminder and her assistant. Children are provided with clear and consistent expectations of behaviour. They play cooperatively with their peers and make friends easily. Children are keen to help carry out small tasks, such as handing out the bibs and getting their own nappy, ready to be changed. Children develop strong independence skills. They are self-assured and confident. Children are provided with healthy food and plenty of opportunities for physical play, including outdoors in the garden. Children enjoy exploring wildlife outdoors and learning about the world around them. For example, they search for worms in the soil with interest and curiosity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. They enjoy making choices and explore the environment with enthusiasm and confidence. Children show a strong sense of belonging and invite others to join in with their play. They are confident, enthusiastic and have an eager disposition towards learning. Children work out how to use the different tools and textures of the malleable materials. They develop their small- muscle skills to promote early writing. Children develop increasing self-care and toileting skills. They listen to others and follow instructions well. Children are active and motivated to play, learn and discover.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547810 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1101349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Thornton Cleveleys. She works with an assistant and operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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