Childminder in Blackpool

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 9 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 experienced childminder is committed and hardworking. She enjoys spending time with children and is very attentive to their needs. n The childminder has close relationships with children. They listen to her and respond well to her high expectations and the boundaries she sets. n The childminder instinctively includes children in decision making during play. For example, during outdoor play she asks children where they would like to build the tower and they express their views. n The childminder promotes self-help skills and independence through clear routines. For example, at lunchtime individual children are given a role in preparing the table. n The environment is well organised and there is plenty of space in both the indoor and outdoor areas for children to access and explore resources of their choice. n Children are happy and confident in the setting and behave well. They demonstrate a good awareness of daily routines and tasks.

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This provision is good

n Systems for assessment are not yet fully embedded to allow a clear overview of how children can be supported to the highest level. n Opportunities to involve parents in children's learning at home are not always fully utilised to support children's learning further.

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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 further strengthen and refine the already good systems for assessment to enhance planning for children's progress in order to achieve their best possible outcomes n focus more precisely on including parents in extending their child's learning at home, to help children make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on the children's learning. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. 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 went on a tour of the setting with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The layout of the setting allows the childminder to supervise children well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child. She reflects accurately and identifies areas of her provision to focus on when improving outcomes for children. She reflects on her practice and actively seeks further training in areas she feels will benefit children. For example, she regularly accesses webinars to increase her childcare knowledge. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and works hard to meet their requirements. For example, one parent commented that she goes above and beyond to be flexible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans and provides a broad range of activities which support children's interests and development. For example, she shows the children how to draw a zebra crossing outside and uses role play to promote road safety. The childminder uses the local community well and she regularly visits the local library and various groups. Children's early literacy skills are well supported and the childminder uses opportunities during storytelling to introduce new words. For example, she introduces names of dinosaurs. The childminder uses information from parents about what children already know, to form a strong baseline when they start at the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. The childminder consistently reminds children to use good manners and be kind to each other. Children demonstrate these skills during daily tasks without prompt. For example, they play together outside with the water and tell the childminder that they are helping each other. The childminder recognises children's efforts with praise and encouragement, and children are willing to 'have a go'. For example, a boy calls a dinosaur 'a spinosauraus', to which the childminder responds positively and encourages him to try again. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks. She uses mealtimes as an opportunity to develop children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. They explore their surroundings with confidence and make their own choices about play. For example, they choose whether to play indoors or outside. Children form positive relationships with each other and learn to share and take turns.The childminder effectively promotes mathematical development and early literacy skills through play to help prepare children for when they start school. For example, they have the opportunity to make marks with chalk outside. Children make good progress from their starting points and work within their typical age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308513 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10072818 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 7 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Anchorsholme. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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