Childminder EY501848

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a child-centred environment, which children enjoy. She ensures resources are accessible for children so that they can select these according to their interests. Children make good progress in their learning. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear behavioural expectations and speaks kindly and calmly to the children. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides. n Children are very happy and enjoy their time at the welcoming setting. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The system of monitoring and tracking of children's progress is not yet fully developed in order to give a clear overview of how children can be supported to achieve at the highest level. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills at mealtimes.

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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

n refine the arrangements for monitoring and tracking children's progress, so that even more precise next steps for their learning are identified and planned for, and the potential for children to achieve rapid progress is increased n provide young children with further opportunities to develop their self-help skills during routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed child protection training and she is alert to any causes for concern in a child's welfare. The childminder is fully aware of the action she must take to ensure children are kept safe, and this includes the comprehensive risk assessment of the home. The childminder understands her responsibilities and ensures that all statutory requirements are met. Daily discussions and the sharing of children's information mean there are regular updates for parents about children's learning. The childminder is committed to developing her provision and has set plans for improvement to develop her service to better meet the needs of children. She understands the need to establish and maintain professional relationships with other local settings. She is enthusiastic about her role in working together with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

learning especially those with additional needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn through play. She supports children's learning well and helps them to make good progress. For example, young children role play in the outdoor kitchen. They imaginatively fill up cups with tea and sit and share it with their peers and the childminder. Children are active learners and join in with activities, such as filling bottles with dried pasta and shaking them to make noises. This is skilfully supported by the childminder. High priority is placed on developing children's communication and language skills. Children demonstrate good listening and early mathematical skills. For example, they count the green dried pasta-filled bottles during planned activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's well-being, health and physical development are promoted successfully. They have good opportunities to spend time outdoors. The childminder is caring and attentive. She knows the children very well and all of them are made to feel welcome. Children show that they are able to share and take turns. The childminder takes children on visits to places of interest, which helps children's confidence and social skills when faced with new challenges. The childminder has very positive relationships with parents. They are kept well informed about their children's care and progress. Children are happy and contented. They receive lots of praise, which motivates them to have a positive attitude to learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop positive attitudes and they are inquisitive learners. They show curiosity during the activities that the childminder plans. Children make expected progress in all areas of their learning. They develop close relationships with each other and learn how to share and cooperate well. Children develop the skills they require in readiness for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501848 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10059782 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Normoss, Blackpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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Registers

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