Childminder EY536629

Inspection date 8 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 places a strong emphasis on developing her practice to continuously improve outcomes for children. For example, she regularly gathers the views of the local authority and parents to accurately prioritise any areas for development. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents benefit from daily communication with the childminder, such as through the use of daily diaries. This keeps parents informed about what their child is learning and how they can continue this learning at home. n The childminder gathers detailed information about children before they begin to attend. She uses this information carefully to tailor settling-in sessions to meet children's individual care needs. As a result, children have developed strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. n The childminder provides fun and exciting learning opportunities for children. She is adept at extending these learning opportunities further to ensure children remain

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The provision is good

challenged. n The childminder understands how children learn and regularly assesses the progress they are making. She uses this information skilfully to promote children's individuality in every aspect of the activities she provides. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children are polite and generally well-behaved. However, the childminder does not always give children consistent messages about behaviour expectations. n During the inspection, the childminder did not fully consider the organisation of planned activities. This meant that children were not able to achieve all the learning goals that were planned.

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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 strengthen the organisation of activities to enhance children's learning opportunities n build on the behaviour management strategies already in place, so that children have a clearer understanding of behaviour expectations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documents including children's progress files, policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her own continuous improvement. For example, she has recently attended a forest school training course and has used what she has learned to enhance learning opportunities during outings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places a strong emphasis on safety, ensuring that children are effectively supervised, including on outings. She is aware of potential signs of child abuse and knows what to do should such concerns arise. The childminder celebrates children's individuality and acceptance of others. For example, children take votes on the activities they would like to do and celebrate cultural holidays.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good. The childminder makes frequent observations of children's progress and uses these to plan appropriate next steps. Children benefit from a well-equipped learning environment with a variety of toys and resources to promote learning in all areas. Children's interest in books and literacy is well promoted. For example, during story time the childminder enthusiastically reads to children and invites their involvement by asking a range of questions linked with the story. However, during the inspection, the way resources were organised got in the way of intended learning. Despite this, the childminder has high expectations for all children. She ensures that activities she provides for children are sufficiently challenging. For example, children are praised by the childminder as they group and count vegetables they have dug up from a miniature garden during a mathematics activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care as a result of the warm, conscientious care she provides for them. They benefit from a healthy, balanced diet as they are provided with nutritious meals and snacks, including fruit and vegetables. The childminder has implemented strategies to promote positive behaviour. For example, children are rewarded with tokens in their 'happy jars'. However, at times the childminder gives unclear messages to children about what is expected of their behaviour. Children are developing an understanding of the world including how things grow. For example, they have planted their own tomato plants and are conducting experiments whilst observing how the fruits ripen. Children are learning vital independence and self-care skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and transitions to school. For example, the childminder, supported by parents, successfully

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

implements toilet-training from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are settled and comfortable in the childminder's care and are able to navigate around her home, selecting their own resources. Some children are exceeding their developmental targets. The childminder ensures that children are well-prepared for the next stage in their learning. She supports a smooth transition to other educational establishments by arranging for children to visit their next provision. This helps children to settle quickly into their new learning environments and promotes their emotional well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536629 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10061187 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Leyland, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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