Childminder EY464404

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 3 November 2015

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a wide range of good-quality toys and equipment that meets children's individual needs and interests. Children are active and enthusiastic in their learning. The environment supports them to make choices for themselves which helps to promote their independence. n The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models for the children in how to treat others. Children are kind, tolerant, patient and calm. They show care and concern for their friends as they play collaboratively together in their chosen tasks. n The childminder's quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy a range of activities which challenges their learning and development. This helps them to remain engaged and motivated in their play. n The childminder works closely with her assistants and has created a culture of reflective practice. She shares her knowledge and together they collaborate and arrange future developments. For example, plans are in place to further develop the

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This provision is good

outside area to enhance children's learning opportunities to an even higher level. n The childminder does not ask parents for detailed and precise information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at the setting, to inform initial planning and support children's progress from the outset.

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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 seek more detailed information from parents about their child's learning and development at home, to provide a more accurate understanding of their initial abilities to promote progress from the outset.

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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 indoors and outdoors, 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 persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps abreast of current updates and changes in legislation, and has a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. Furthermore, she ensures that her assistants fully understand their role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. The childminder monitors children's safety well. She carries out regular checks of her home to help ensure that all potential hazards or risks are minimised at all times. The childminder is dedicated and has a positive attitude to continually developing her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends additional training, discusses any updates and shares ideas with her assistants. Additionally, she has developed thorough supervision arrangements for her assistants to help her to monitor the quality of their practice and identify any additional training needs. The views of parents are frequently

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

sought and any suggestions are acted upon. Comments from parents are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder makes effective use of her observations and assessments of children's progress. She knows what each child's current level of development is and uses effective monitoring systems so that any gaps where children's progress is slower are quickly identified. The childminder supports children's emerging language skills well. She talks to children as they play, asking them what they are doing. Children enjoy problem solving. For example, they build towers with blocks and debate how they are going to place the blocks on top of the tower as it gets higher and higher. Sensory activities encourage children to work together. Using spray bottles filled with warm water, they work out how to find the objects hidden in blocks of ice. Children are engaged and motivated in the learning opportunities offered.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gives the highest priority to children's health and well-being, ensuring their individual needs are exceptionally well met. Her extremely attentive approach means children develop a very strong sense of security and belonging. She skilfully uses sign language and picture cards to aid children's understanding of routines and boundaries. Children display high levels of self-esteem, self-awareness and are very well behaved. The childminder places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. Enriching experiences, such as harvesting fruits and vegetables that the children have grown and collecting eggs from hens, help to promote children's physical well-being and their knowledge of the wider world around them significantly. Children begin to manage their own care needs by washing their hands and putting on aprons. They are developing a superb can-do attitude as they persevere in challenging tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. Children are inquisitive and confident. Older children use mathematical language as they play. Younger children enjoy exploring and investigating, and are becoming skilful communicators as they express their ideas. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464404 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064195 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 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Upholland, near Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistants. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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