Childminder EY499021

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 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 knows precisely how to settle children when they begin to attend. She gets to know children very well and builds mutually respectful relationships with them.  Babies are well cared for. The childminder supervises them closely. Emotional attachments are secure and babies feel confident to try new things with her support.  Children make good progress. They develop appropriate skills and attitudes in preparation for their eventual move on to school.  The childminder observes children closely and sensitively adjusts her role to support children's learning. She knows precisely when to give them the time and space to become deeply involved in their own play.  The childminder communicates closely with parents to gather and share information about children. She gains a deep knowledge of how to support children in their development. The childminder helps parents to guide children's learning at home in a

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus her professional development precisely enough to help to raise her teaching skills even higher.  The childminder has not yet established effective methods for sharing 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

 extend professional development opportunities to focus more precisely on improving the quality of teaching  improve partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide even greater continuity in 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 spoke to some children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help to keep children safe. The childminder has a strong focus on the training that helps her to protect children and promote their well-being. She shows good commitment to continuously improving safeguarding for children. The childminder adheres to her responsibility to maintain adult- to-child ratios when childminding. She carries out well-considered risk assessments to help to keep children safe in her home and on outings. The childminder has a strong desire to further improve her practice. She undertakes effective self-evaluation and considers the views of children, parents and other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents contribute to the childminder's understanding of children's unique characteristics. This helps her to plan experiences with close attention to children's interests and what they already know and can do. The childminder monitors children's progress and provides activities to help them to develop. She can identify if children have gaps in learning and she knows how to access the services of external agencies, if needed. The childminder introduces mathematics into children's play and they are eager to participate using their developing mathematical skills. She challenges children to achieve fun goals, such as squirting water at numerals and saying their names. The childminder provides a narrative as she plays. She explains new words and helps children to broaden their vocabulary. The childminder asks children questions to prompt their own observation and thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder observes children closely and responds promptly to their needs. She speaks calmly and children are extremely responsive to her. For example, the childminder prompts them to tidy their toys away and they listen very well and follow her gentle instruction. Children behave well for their ages. The childminder teaches them to respect rules and boundaries to help keep themselves safe. She provides opportunities for them to cooperate with one another and friendships flourish. Children comment, 'We are doing good sharing'. The childminder guides children to learn about hygienic practices and healthy routines from a very early age. They know to wash their own hands before eating and are motivated to undertake self-care tasks independently. The childminder encourages children's daily physical exercise, which they thoroughly enjoy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children initiate their own play and feel empowered to make their own choices. They freely choose where to play and what to play with. Children are confident in exploring without being reliant on the childminder's guidance. They show good levels of self-esteem and use their imaginations and own ideas. Children willingly select books and share stories with one another during their free play. They show good levels of independence and enjoy carrying out small practical tasks. For example, they pour their own drinks and cut their own bananas, under the childminder's close supervision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499021 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1049064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Huncoat, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, 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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