Childminder EY499328

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. They engage in a good range of activities and experiences that helps them to build on what they already know and can do.  Children form close and caring relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel confident and secure in her care. They laugh and joke with her and give her spontaneous hugs as they include her in their play.  The childminder reflects on her provision and gathers the views of others to help identify and prioritise areas for improvement.  The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to treat others with respect, be well mannered and take care of toys and resources. Children understand simple rules and boundaries and they receive regular praise for their good behaviour.  Children make good progress in their learning. They display positive attitudes and the

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This provision is good

skills they need for the future, including when the time comes for starting school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully embedded systems to assess and monitor children's progress to ensure that any emerging gaps in learning are swiftly addressed.  The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging all parents to regularly share information about children's achievements at home.

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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 the systems to monitor and assess children's progress, to help to identify and address any emerging gaps in attainment  engage parents in sharing ongoing information about children's development and achievements at home, to further enhance children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She has a good knowledge of the different types of abuse and is aware of who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is keen to continue her own professional development. She attends groups and networking opportunities in her local area and undertakes appropriate and relevant training, implementing new knowledge to further promote outcomes for children. Recent training has improved her understanding of how to promote children's development in sensory play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and clearly enjoys working with children. During a settling- in period, the childminder gathers information from parents to establish starting points for children's learning. Effective teaching strategies used by the childminder help to support children's learning as they play. Children confidently and independently fill and empty containers with water and soil. They demonstrate coordination and physical dexterity. The childminder interacts with children at their level and engages them in meaningful conversation. She listens carefully to what children say, introduces them to new vocabulary and helps them sensitively with the pronunciation of words. Children show a keen curiosity in the natural world. They enjoy bug hunting and delight in using magnifying glasses to see small animals and to watch birds feeding in the garden. The childminder encourages children to count how many bugs and birds they can see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They eagerly carry out age- appropriate responsibilities. They help the childminder to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practice and helps them develop good self-care skills. Children relish the opportunity for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with a wide range of experiences in the local community. Children attend local groups and enjoy regular visits to the park and a music group at a care home for the elderly. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn how to engage in a positive manner with others. Children interact well with visitors and each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children follow simple instructions. They stay focused during activities and show a strong willingness to learn. Children cheerfully join in singing, demonstrating their knowledge of a wide range of rhymes and actions. They develop a keen interest in books and are beginning to recognise that words have meaning. Older children count and recognise some numbers. Children are confident, relaxed and happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499328 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1053460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 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 2016 and lives in Ingol, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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