Childminder EY402881

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 19 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder's utmost priority is to ensure children are safe. She is extremely attentive to the safety of the children on the premises and on outings and teaches children how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder supports children's communication skills very well. She praises children who articulate new words and copy her expression as she speaks.  The childminder has established excellent working partnerships with parents and teachers at the local school. Children benefit from good continuity of learning.  The childminder has a dedicated room where toys are accessible and visible to children. Children have opportunities to make independent choices in their play and follow their own interests.  The enthusiastic childminder accurately evaluates the effectiveness of her childminding service and obtains the views of the parents. This helps her to make continuous improvements to her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessment of children's learning precisely enough to help them make even better than good progress.  The childminder has not extended the range of opportunities available to children in the outdoor learning environment to take their experiences to an outstanding level.

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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

 embed assessment systems further so that children are supported to make even higher levels of progress  enhance opportunities even further for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training. This helps ensure that she has the most up-to-date knowledge to protect children's welfare. The childminder shares her detailed policies and procedures with parents so that they are aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe. The childminder regularly asks parents and children for their feedback to strengthen her practice even further. She offers useful advice to help parents support and extend their children's learning at home. Parents comment positively about all aspects of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities are challenging, enjoyable and help children progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides exciting new experiences that promote children's strong exploratory impulse. For example, children are eager to explore the new dressing up and role play resources. They show confidence in the character they are portraying and discover how to dress themselves in the accessories. The childminder's good quality interventions help children learn about the world around them. For example, young children discover how things grow as they plant, water and talk about life cycles. The childminder helps children to develop their early counting skills during play. The childminder tracks children's learning and development well. This helps ensure any gaps in learning are swiftly identified so that any additional support is quickly put into place.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely comfortable in the childminder's care and show that they feel very happy and secure. The childminder values each child and is an excellent role model. Children behave exceptionally well. They show excellent social skills, displaying exemplary manners towards their peers. The childminder ensures sensible and robust hygiene practices are followed and children learn quickly to manage their care needs. The childminder has clear and consistent routines in her setting that support children exceptionally well. Children hugely benefit from the extensive range of outings and activities in the wider community. For example, they explore the natural world through visits to local parks and participate in a wide variety of very carefully selected playgroups that meet their individual needs and interests. Children learn to be highly social and relish the opportunity for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate their small-muscle skills. They pick up sequin pieces and natural objects to make a water shaker. Children develop good mathematical skills as they count and explore number, shape, size and measurement. Children are extremely active and independent learners. For instance, they have excellent concentration skills for their age during activities of their own choosing. All children are well prepared for moving on to their next stage of development and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402881 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1105053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is eligible for funding for the provision of free 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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