Childminder EY542876

Inspection date 8 April 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 and her assistant undertake regular observations and assessments of children's play. Overall, they plan stimulating activities that capture children's enthusiasm and motivate them to learn. All children make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that parents are involved in their children's care and learning. Parents are kept fully informed about the progress that their children make. They are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. n The childminder and her assistant help children to connect with nature well. They have frequent nature walks and adventures at local woods and parks where they learn to identify the signs of the beginning of spring. n The caring, enthusiastic nature of the childminder and her assistant contributes to children settling quickly and helps them to feel secure. Children receive a great deal of encouragement for their efforts. This helps to instil in them high levels of confidence

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This provision is good

and a sense of self-worth. n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently plan to challenge children's individual next steps in learning in order to help them to make excellent rather than good progress. n The childminder has not established rigorous systems for the continued professional development of herself and her assistant in order to help to further develop their quality of teaching and outcomes for children.

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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 focus more precisely on children's individual next steps and challenge their learning even further to help children to make the very best progress possible n establish a targeted programme of professional development to further develop the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and experiences offered to children, and considered the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and the assistant at various times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a sample of relevant documents and evidence of suitability of people living and working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents views through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear knowledge of their responsibilities to protect children. They know how to identify the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and who to contact to swiftly refer any concerns. The childminder and her assistant get to know children very well and this contributes effectively to the close monitoring of their progress. The childminder works collaboratively with other professionals to ensure children receive the individual support they need. The childminder and her assistant work well as a partnership to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment. Together they evaluate their practice and identify areas to improve. For example, they are currently upgrading the outdoor area provide even greater opportunities for children to learn in the outdoors. The childminder is very well organised and keeps accurate records. This contributes to the safe and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated to learn and become engrossed in their chosen activity. They enjoy opportunities to grow plants from seeds, helping them to understand that things change over time. Children explore the feel and texture of the soil and comment that it is freezing. They demonstrate a particular interest in cars, returning to them frequently to continue their play. Older children practise their mathematical skills as they roll the dice and count the number of places to move their pieces. Children of all ages enjoy being creative with a range of craft resources supported well through positive and stimulating interactions with the childminder and her assistant.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models for children. They consistently provide children with praise, which helps even very young children to know what they have done well. They teach children to be kind and considerate and older children freely offer assistance. For instance, they offer help to younger children as they try to get an apron on. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks that are freshly prepared by the childminder. They learn the importance of good hygiene routines as they wash their hands after playing in soil and before eating. Children have a wealth of opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They grow their own vegetables and try a wide variety of different vegetables as part of a national campaign. This all contributes very well to their understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their individual starting points. Babies and children develop a good range of skills to support their ongoing progress and eventual move on to school. They enjoy looking at books with the assistant and identify their own names on lolly sticks, supporting their early literacy skills well. They have regular opportunities to meet with other children in larger groups. This helps to extend their social and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542876 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10094003 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Padiham, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant who is her husband. 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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