Childminder EY414022

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 20 August 2015

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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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children are happy, well settled and enjoy taking part in a range of activities. They enjoy positive relationships with the childminder, promoting their confidence to explore and learn.  The childminder works closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and learning. She regularly shares information with parents and encourages their involvement. For example, parents contribute to assessments of children's progress and share achievements made at home. Partnerships in place with other professionals are equally well established and information is effectively used and shared.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She has made improvements since her last inspection and continues to drive her setting forward through informed development plans. For example, the childminder has been improving opportunities for children's large-muscle skills, following close monitoring of children's progress.

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children very well. She makes regular observations of their learning, which she accurately assesses and uses to identify next steps. The childminder uses this information to plan activities that support and challenge children very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the time they need to think for themselves and share their answers and ideas fully.  The childminder has not established an ambitious and targeted programme to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at raising teaching to the highest 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

 develop questioning skills further and provide sufficient time for children to think for themselves and share their answers and ideas  establish a targeted programme for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and self-evaluation tools.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from questionnaires and other written comments.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and took account of her evaluations.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She attends training on a range of safeguarding related topics, further supporting her in her role. Risk assessments are carried out effectively and children are well supervised at all times. The childminder carries out regular fire evacuation procedures and teaches children what they should do in the event of an emergency. This gives children a good opportunity to learn about keeping themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children to differentiate her teaching. For example, children enjoy participating in craft activities. The childminder draws upon the different shapes of foam pieces, with the older children and those who she is supporting in their mathematical development. Younger children's speaking skills are supported well as the childminder offers a good narrative and labels the different items as they use them. The childminder successfully engages children's interest in books. They become absorbed as they listen to the childminder read. She uses excellent tone of voice and encourages children to make links with their previous activities to parts of the story, effectively promoting children's ability to recall their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the dedicated and well-presented playroom. They confidently explore the wide range of resources available, which are presented attractively and stored well to enable children to select independently. Children demonstrate positive behaviour. They happily share and take turns, show good manners and play cooperatively alongside one another. Children learn the importance of healthy lifestyles as the childminder embeds this into the everyday routine. For example, children wash their hands before meals, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in plenty of physical play outdoors. The childminder is attentive to children's needs, fostering well their physical and emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are developing the key skills required for starting school. Children show a keen interest in their learning. They show good listening and attention skills and are not easily distracted once engaged in play. Babies communicate well, using gesture to express their preferences and share their interests. They use good small-muscle movements as they feed themselves and show control in holding chalk and paintbrushes to make marks. Older children use excellent imaginative skills. They create storylines using the farm yard set and draw upon their own experiences to support their play. Children learn to be understanding and celebrate difference. They enjoy activities that promote their awareness of their local community as well as the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414022 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1130908 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Colne, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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