Childminder in Blackpool

Inspection date 6 December 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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This provision is good

n The childminder completes regular observations as children play. She uses information gained from these to assist her in tailoring her planning to focus clearly on what children need to learn next. All children, including those who are funded, make good progress. n Children are happy in the setting and they behave well. The childminder is a very good role model. She sets clear boundaries for behaviour and uses very positive strategies that help children to understand age-appropriate expectations. The childminder sits with children and sensitively encourages them to take turns and play together. n The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's development with them regularly, for example, through daily discussions and progress reports. The childminder works with parents very closely to provide continuity in children's learning and care needs.

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This provision is good

n Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle and be physically active. They play outdoors every day and benefit greatly from the wealth of visits and trips they undertake within the local community and beyond with the childminder. n The childminder uses self-evaluation and reflection of practice well. She seeks and includes the views of children, parents, her co-childminder and her assistant to help her to make the most meaningful improvements. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to shape activities to ensure all children remain highly focused and engaged. n The childminder does not share best practice with her co-childminder and assistant and provide incisive feedback on the quality of teaching to help to raise this to the highest levels.

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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 review the ways in which some activities are carried out to ensure all children remain highly focused and engaged n strengthen supervision arrangements to provide more opportunities to share best practice across the team and provide more incisive feedback to help to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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 carried out indoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. The inspector checked the outdoor area was safe and secure. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of other household members and the suitability of others that work in the childminder's home. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed this with her. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can describe the types and signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows who to contact for further advice if she has any concerns about children's welfare, or other adults that work in her home. The childminder has detailed policies, procedures and risk assessments in place. She uses these well to help to maintain children's safety. Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe. For example, during a yoga session, children are reminded to find a safe space, so they can move freely without hurting others. The childminder monitors children's individual progress and provides a good balance of high-quality educational experiences for children. Overall, the childminder works well with her co-childminder and assistant. They attend regular training to keep them up to date of any changes. Additionally, the childminder has attended some short courses to further her own

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She engages with children well and children enjoy spending time with her. Children are encouraged to extend their small physical skills and creative skills as they paint with brushes. The childminder uses this time well to ask children questions and test their understanding. For example, they talk about the colour and shape of a post box and what it is used for. Additionally, children confidently talk about their family and experiences from home. Children practise their physical skills and learn about the benefits of 'mindfulness' during a yoga session. The childminder provides plenty of demonstration and introduces new words, such as 'calm' and 'relax'. This supports children's developing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children spend plenty of time out and about with the childminder. They visit many interesting places, such as the zoo and attend forest school sessions. These opportunities help to develop children's confidence and independence away from the childminder's home. Additionally, children learn about taking safe risk and challenge. Children are confident and independent individuals. They relish tasks, such as helping with domestic tasks, wash and dry their hands and pour their own drinks. The childminder is a good role model who treats children fairly and with respect. Older children behave well, while babies regularly seek her out for comfort and reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate the key skills needed to be ready for future learning and school. They develop their mathematical skills through every day play and routines. For example, they count out how many brushes they have and talk about the different shapes in the environment. Children practise their literacy skills as they write letters to Santa. Children enjoy the company of others and are relaxed and happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536311 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10079377 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Blackpool. She works with another registered childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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Registers

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