Childminder in Blackpool

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date 12 April 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 childminder works closely with parents and shares ideas to help them to continue children's learning at home. Parents say that children enjoy making and flying the paper aeroplanes and singing the songs suggested by the childminder. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are making good progress from their starting points. n The enthusiastic childminder has high expectations of his practice and what children can achieve. He regularly seeks and takes into account the views of parents, carers and children. This helps him to identify what he does well and areas that he can improve upon. n The childminder uses robust observation, planning and assessment to provide a purposeful environment that stimulates children's enjoyment of learning. n The childminder uses effective care practices. He is highly responsive to children's needs and requests. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and this helps

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This provision is good

to support their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities for children to work things out for themselves and solve problems independently. n At times, the childminder does not use highly effective methods to promote children's early mathematics skills.

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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 improve opportunities for children to work things out for themselves and solve problems independently n provide children with even more opportunities to promote their early mathematics skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 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 has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. He knows what to do should he have a concern about a child's welfare or safety. He undertakes regular training to help him to improve his knowledge and skills. The childminder has used ideas from training to introduce more natural resources. These encourage children to explore, investigate and develop their fine motor skills. This helps children to make good progress in their learning and develop the skills ready for school. The childminder knows the importance of working with other professionals and agencies and to seek early support, when needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy taking part in the range of activities and selecting resources to play with. Following communication training, the childminder has developed a comfortable space in which children enjoy handling the books and listening to stories. Children are confident to talk and ask questions. They listen attentively to the childminder's instructions and guidance. Children enjoy taking part in regular outings, such as the library, toddler groups and local café. They learn about people from different cultural backgrounds and play with toys that depict positive images of diversity. The childminder provides a variety of media and materials for children to develop their creativity and imagination. He encourages children to practise their early writing skills, ready for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes children's interests and routines from the start. He uses this information to help to get to know children well and provide consistency in meeting their needs. Children settle in very well. They form a close bond with the childminder and show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is a good role model and values each child's contributions. Children learn to share and take turns and they behave very well. The childminder prepares healthy food and provides regular opportunities for children to exercise and play energetically. Children develop confidence in their own abilities. Parents state that their children enjoy the weekly relaxation sessions and they put them into practice at home. Children's physical and emotional health is supported well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and enthusiastic learners. They willingly give and receive cuddles and enjoy interacting with others. They make friends easily and are keen to invite others to join in their play. Children develop good language and communication skills. They listen well and contribute to discussions. They are confident and motivated to explore, experiment and discover and develop resilience to keep on trying. Children develop the skills and attitudes that they need for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444237 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10075127 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Blackpool. He works with a co-childminder and operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 5.30pm on Fridays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. He provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports a number of children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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