Childminder EY415923

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 February 2016

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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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This provision is good

n The dedicated and passionate childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents. She keeps them updated about children's good progress. The childminder effectively supports parents to extend children's learning at home. For example, she provides ideas for stories, songs and rhymes, to promote children's language and communication skills. n The childminder shares her enthusiasm for craft activities with children. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to use a range of media and materials, to develop their design and creative skills. n The childminder gathers useful information from parents about children's development when they first start. This enables her to plan and meet their needs well. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to get out and about and explore the local community. This helps them to develop an interest in the world around them. n The childminder does not use rigorous methods of self-evaluation to identify clear and

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This provision is good

highly targeted plans for improvement. n The childminder does not use precise and highly focused methods to plan for children's next steps in learning to help them make even better progress.

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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 extend current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems more effectively, to drive improvements to an even greater level n place an even sharper focus on planning more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make even better progress.

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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 two activities 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 to 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 demonstrates a robust understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows how to promptly identify any concerns if a child is being abused and the procedures to follow. The childminder takes steps to ensure her premises are safe. She ensures that children are continuously supervised on outings. The childminder is well qualified and maintains her knowledge and development through looking at professional websites and sharing ideas with other childminders. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She knows to promote a consistent approach to support children's learning and development and meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder recognises the importance of children learning through play. She provides a stimulating environment where children can access a range of good-quality resources. The childminder observes children as they play and gets to know them well. She follows their interests and gives them plenty of time to select what they would like to play with. The childminder uses appropriate language to communicate. She uses props and puppets to encourage children to join in with familiar stories. Children are confident to join in and talk about their experiences. They listen to the childminder's instructions and follow her guidance. For example, they learn how to thread the wool through the pasta shapes. Children play using their imagination and creativity and enjoy positioning the small world people into the toy houses and vehicles. Children develop the skills and attitudes that promote their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with plenty of praise for their achievements and contributions. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model and gives children gentle reminders of expectations. Children know to put on their aprons before they play with the malleable materials. They develop good self-care skills. Children's physical health is supported well. They develop good hygiene routines and learn about the effects of food and drink on their bodies. Children have access to good opportunities to help them learn about other people and their communities. For example, they learn about different festivals and other people's lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They demonstrate their curiosity as they work out how far they need to twist the barrel of the coloured pencil. Children develop good independence and toileting skills. They show a strong sense of belonging as they explore the environment freely. Children are willing to 'have a go' and try new experiences. They develop good social skills as they attend local playgroups and mix with other children. They learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively. Children develop the key skills they need for their eventual move to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415923 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10074591 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Fleetwood. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. 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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