Cunningham, Theresa May

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date 15 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 knows children well and provides a range of activities that follows their interests and stimulates their enjoyment of learning. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder works effectively with parents to share information about children's interests and achievements. She uses ongoing observations and accurate assessments to plan for what each child needs to learn next. n The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve. Children enjoy taking on a challenge and are motivated to try things for themselves. n The kind and caring childminder is sensitive to children's needs and promotes their physical and emotional well-being effectively. Children show a strong sense of belonging and are confident and self-assured.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to promote partnership working with other professionals to help provide a consistent approach to support children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not use highly successful strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and provide ideas for activities to continue learning 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

n build on the partnership working with other professionals to promote early intervention and support children to make the best possible progress n enhance the methods used to promote partnership working with parents and provide ideas for activities to continue learning at home.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her role in protecting children. She knows the procedures to follow should she be worried a child is abused or neglected. The childminder completes regular training and this helps her to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, following training, the childminder understands how to identify and plan effectively to support different learning styles. She also uses her new knowledge from training to help encourage children to develop their own play ideas and think critically. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to help her to review the quality of provision and drive continual improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives children plenty of time to explore and experiment and knows when to step in and offer help and guidance. She tunes into children's interactions well and uses a range of effective methods to promote their communication, language and listening skills. For example, the childminder introduces new words and asks questions to check children's understanding. Children repeat new words, count and name the different coloured items. They are motivated to have a go and develop good concentration skills. For example, children carefully peel the backing off the stickers and match them to the colours on the picture. They manipulate the different shaped blocks with good precision and balance them to create a tower. Children are creative and imaginative and are given plenty of opportunities to make up their own games. They enjoy celebrating their achievements with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works with parents to establish children's care needs and routines from the start. Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder and settle in well. They are confident to explore the environment and make choices throughout the day. Children develop a positive sense of themselves and good independence, self-care and toileting skills, ready for school. They follow good hygiene routines and learn how to keep themselves safe and make healthy choices. The childminder is a good role model and gives gentle reminders of expectations. Children behave very well and are keen to follow routines and help tidy away the toys. They are emotionally well prepared for the next steps in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and play and explore with confidence and enthusiasm. They listen attentively to others and are eager to join in the range of stimulating activities. Children are interested in finding things out and learning about the world around them. They are keen to have a go and motivated to keep on trying. Children are curious and capable individuals. They use a range of resources that helps them to develop good early writing and small-muscle skills. Children make good rates of progress, given their starting points and develop the skills and attitudes, ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459736 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10079504 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 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Preston. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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