Childminder EY539471

Inspection date 30 January 2019 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 creates a warm and welcoming environment where children have fun while they play and learn. n The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals, and children have lots of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This helps to promote healthy lifestyles as well as their physical well-being. n The childminder has carefully considered the resources she provides, ensuring that they are easily accessible. Children are enthusiastic learners and explore resources and the environment with confidence. n Teaching is good. The childminder plans meaningful activities and experiences that interest and motivate children to learn. Children are highly engaged and make good progress in readiness for school. n Children's emotional well-being is supported well. They display high levels of self- esteem and confidence due to the secure relationships that they have with the childminder. n The childminder uses detailed policies and procedures to help to protect children's

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This provision is good

safety and welfare, and promote their learning and development. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children develop excellent social skills. They are polite and the childminder encourages them to use good manners. Consequently, children behave well. n The childminder accurately monitors children's individual progress in order to identify and address any gaps in their knowledge. n The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about and answer her questions. n Parents are not consistently encouraged to share information about children's 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 give children more time to think and to use their language effectively when they are responding to questions n find further ways to support parents to continuously share information about what their children learn at home, to strengthen the accuracy of assessment.

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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 observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She keeps her knowledge up to date, attends regular training and shares good practice with other professionals. She is knowledgeable and confident in meeting all children's needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and is confident in the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. She reflects upon her practice and is committed to improving her provision even further. The childminder regularly provides parents with information about what children have been doing during their time at her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of all areas of learning. She provides stimulating activities that capture the children's interests during every stage of their development. Children's starting points are identified before they start. The childminder then makes detailed observations and assessments of the children's development. This helps her to identify the next steps in their learning and plan good-quality learning experiences. The quality of teaching is good. Children are encouraged to explore and use their imagination during their play, and show that they are confident and motivated to learn. They develop their physical skills and awareness of letters in their name as they make marks in the snow with sticks. The childminder encourages children to engage in conversations with her. She consistently repeats the correct pronunciation, which contributes towards their developing speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children lead their own play. They choose from accessible toys and equipment in the well-organised environment. This helps to develop their independence and decision- making skills. Children's physical well-being is given high priority. The childminder plans a variety of activities and outings that contribute towards their physical health. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their self-care. They understand the importance of washing their hands before they chop up the cheese and cucumber for their snack. This builds their skills needed for the next stages in their learning and development. The childminder uses gentle and consistent processes to promote children's positive behaviour. She builds good relationships with children, getting to know them and understanding their individual personalities and needs. The children look in mirrors, describe how sad or happy they are feeling and show their facial expressions. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

childminder helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively. Children learn how to treat each other with respect and understanding.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children's learning well and encourages them to explore and become independent learners. As a result, children are developing the key skills they will need for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539471 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10089724 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Burscough. She operates from 7am to 7pm on Wednesday and Friday. The childminder holds a 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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