Daykin, Debra Elizabeth

Inspection date 31 May 2019 Previous inspection date 7 January 2015

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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 Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents say that the childminder keeps them informed about what their child has been doing and the progress they are making. They praise the childminder for the suggestions she provides to support children's learning at home. n The childminder completes accurate assessments to help her to promptly identify any gaps in children's learning. She plans a variety of resources and experiences that support children's interests and what they need to learn next. n Children are provided with a welcoming and nurturing learning environment that helps them to feel happy, safe and secure. They show a strong sense of belonging and are confident and self-assured. n The childminder supports children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. Parents say that they are very happy with the successful strategies suggested by the childminder to promote children's independence and self-care skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to provide children with challenge and help them to achieve the highest levels of learning. n The childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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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 identify opportunities to extend children's already good learning even further to provide additional challenge and help them to achieve the highest levels of learning n enhance the opportunities children have to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 speaking to them on the day of the inspection and by viewing written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of how to keep children safe. She attends regular training, and knows how to identify and respond to any indicators of possible child abuse. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and ensures that the environment is safe and secure. She reviews her provision on an ongoing basis. The childminder asks children and parents for their views to help her to identify ways to improve her practice. For example, following a suggestion, she has invested in storybooks to help children learn to share and take turns. The childminder has strong links with other professionals and local schools. Parents praise the childminder for working closely with teachers to help their child to be emotionally prepared for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn about the concepts of measuring, weight and capacity. For example, they pour water into different vessels and discover which ones are heavier and hold more. They recognise and name numbers in the jigsaw puzzle and count strawberries that they chose for their snack. Children are creative and imaginative. They use a variety of role- play activities and enjoy pretending to host a tea party for their friends. Young children enjoy experiencing the sensation of the water as they tap and splash their hands with enthusiasm. Children are confident to talk about their ideas and what they enjoy. They are eager to ask the childminder to join in with their play. For example, they invite the childminder to help them to wash toy cars and build a tower with bricks. Children play with enthusiasm and develop important skills to support their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form a strong bond with the childminder. They actively seek her reassurance and comforting cuddles when they are tired or upset. Children confidently select resources and choose what they would like to play with. The childminder provides children with plenty of choices throughout the day and values their ideas and suggestions. For example, children decide what they would like for snack and whether to play indoors or outdoors. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She provides a balanced diet and talks about the different vegetables that they could use to make soup. Children are confident, happy and settled. They make close relationships with their peers and develop a growing understanding of their feelings and emotions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress for their age and stage of development. They play cooperatively with their friends and behave very well. Children recognise when other children are upset and invite them to join them to play. They listen to instructions and are eager to put on their coats and footwear, ready to play outside. Children develop an enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning. They are confident and articulate talkers and develop the key skills, ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308518 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10106238 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. 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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