Childminder EY462112

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 23 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 observes and tracks children's progress. She has a detailed knowledge of children's interests and stage of development. Timely interventions help children make good all-round progress. For example, the childminder carefully plans activities to support children's next steps in learning. n Children experience frequent praise and encouragement. They respond well to these and demonstrate positive self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder works closely with parents and encourages regular communication. She shares up-to-date information and actively encourages parents' involvement in their children's learning and development. n The childminder ensures children have plenty of fresh air, physical exercise and opportunities to learn about nature and care for animals. For example, they play outside in the well-resourced garden, visit local farms and help to care for the childminder's fish.

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The provision is good

n Children enjoy their play and learning. They concentrate well and become engrossed in activities. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and to be independent and active.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children in counting and making comparisons between quantity and size. n The childminder has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at achieving exceptional outcomes for children.

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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 make the most of opportunities to support children in counting and comparing quantity and size n establish a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance teaching and learning to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder identifies and successfully minimises potential risks in her home and garden. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear of the signs of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk from harm. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she were to have a concern about a child. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Partnerships with other settings and schools are good, ensuring they work successfully together to meet children's care and learning needs. The childminder reviews her provision to improve. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and takes account of their suggestions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress, and planning for their future learning is based on her good knowledge of what they already know and can do. The childminder provides good support for children at different stages of development in their communication and language skills. For example, very young children babble happily while they play, and the childminder offers good support as they begin to develop their speaking skills. The childminder supports children's interest in books. Children are beginning to select their favourite books for the childminder to read. The childminder utilises children's interest in books to extend and develop children's emerging imaginations and interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are active and experience fresh air and exercise every day. For instance, they build and construct using wood and manoeuvre toy diggers around the childminder's garden with enthusiasm. Exertion and fresh air contribute to children's good health. Children learn how to manage their own personal safety. For example, they practise fire evacuation procedures and learn about the use of safety gloves during a baking activity. The childminder offers plenty of praise and encouragement. This contributes to children's high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children develop good self-care skills and follow appropriate hygiene practices. For example, they wash their hands before eating and after toileting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop age-appropriate language skills. Younger children begin to understand instructions and communicate their needs and ideas. For instance, they are assertive and ask for help when required. Children are physically confident. They climb in and out of ride-on cars and other mobile toys, demonstrating good coordination. All children develop an array of skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462112 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10069507 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Elswick, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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