Childminder EY491850

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 2 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's development with them regularly and works closely with them to maintain continuity in children's learning and care. This includes providing parents with a summary of their child's development between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder knows children very well. She is a good role model and uses age- appropriate and consistent strategies to manage behaviour. Her effective use of gentle reminders, praise and encouragement means that children are highly responsive and adapt their behaviour accordingly. Children are kind and courteous with each other and the childminder. n The childminder teaches the basics well. She questions skilfully and listens perceptively to children. Furthermore, she interacts down at children's eye level to focus and engage their attention. Children eagerly invite her into their play and are enthusiastic

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This provision is good

and keen learners. n Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle and be physically active. They enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Additionally, they attend various groups and go for walks in the local community. n The way the learning environments are organised do not maximise opportunities for children to be able to choose desired resources and further enhance their play and ideas. n The childminder does not fully consider the unique and different ways in which some children learn when planning and carrying out activities to support children to remain highly engaged and motivated.

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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 learning environments to provide children with more opportunities to make independent choices about what they want to play with and further extend their own ideas n consider the unique and different ways in which some children prefer to learn to further shape planned activities and support children to become highly involved and sustain their concentration and involvement even further.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector checked the outdoor area was safe and secure. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. Additionally, she looked at written testimonials that were provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the learning environment on a regular basis. She takes appropriate steps to minimise any risk of harm to children, in her home and on any outings. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children and makes meaningful evaluations of her service. She works in partnership with local authority advisers and other childminders to stay abreast of any legislative updates. She has attended some useful courses that further support her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations as children play. Overall, she uses information gained from these to plan meaningful activities that support children's next steps. This helps her to address any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress. Older children practise their literacy and mathematical skills as they make meaningful marks using wipe-clean boards and markers. Children eagerly write letters from their own name and draw different shapes. The childminder makes the most of these opportunities to ask children meaningful questions. For example, they count out how many sides a square has and talk about how a rectangle has long and short sides. Younger children take part in singing familiar number songs and rhymes. The childminder enthusiastically joins in and demonstrates actions such as 'up', 'down' and 'side to side'. This helps children's developing vocabulary and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Overall, resources are plentiful and well maintained. This supports children to make some independent choices about what they want to play with. Children display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem and are beginning to understand about how to keep themselves safe. For example, they sit appropriately at the table for lunch and follow the childminder's simple house rules. The childminder works in partnerships with other early years establishments that children attend. This supports children's emotional well-being and contributes to them making consistent progress.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills needed for future learning and school. They listen attentively and have good social skills. For example, during a circle-time activity they wait their turn to speak and confidently talk about their home life and personal experiences. Children manage their personal hygiene needs, help themselves to their own water bottles and willingly help the childminder with tasks, such as tidying away the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491850 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10084754 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Euxton, Chorley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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