Childminder EY547671

Inspection date 21 June 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 is kind and caring. Children quickly form close relationships with her. They are happy and secure in her care. For example, they enjoy when the childminder joins in with their play and they will readily seek her out for cuddles and reassurance. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She regularly shares her observations of children's abilities and achievements. Assessment is accurate. The childminder works closely with parents to agree children's next learning steps and suggests activities to develop these further at home. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to learning. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the service the childminder provides. They say that children settle 'straight away' and 'progress well' in her care. They are complimentary about the level of good communication that the childminder promotes. n The childminder consistently praises children for their achievements. This helps children

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This provision is good

to develop confidence and good self-esteem. n Children attend regular playgroups with the childminder. This gives children additional opportunities to socialise with children of their own age and in larger groups. n On occasions, the childminder does not always utilise opportunities to help children to further develop their good sharing and turn-taking skills. n The childminder has completed recent training courses. However, she has not yet developed an ambitious plan to continually improve her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving the highest level of practice.

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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 develop further opportunities to consistently support children to practise sharing and turn taking in their play n identify professional development opportunities to further enhance the existing good knowledge and teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed assessment of children's learning, self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that her knowledge of safeguarding issues is up to date. She is secure in her understanding of what action to take should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her home is clean, secure and safe. The childminder supervises children well. She completes daily risk assessments to reduce any potential hazards and she includes children in this. For example, children happily tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. She encourages parents to contribute to this. The childminder works closely with other childminders. This helps her to reflect on and consider ways she can further improve her knowledge and skills and develop the provision she offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an engaging environment with a good variety of exciting and challenging play opportunities. Children are keen to explore and join in with activities. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing as she plays alongside them. This helps to develop children's emerging language and vocabulary. For example, children learn the word 'scoop' as they take sand from a bucket to find a hidden shell. The childminder helps children to explore different patterns in scented foam. They learn and say the word 'zigzag', enjoying the sound it makes as they draw zigzag patterns with their fingers. Children develop mathematical language for size as they catch bubbles. The childminder takes children regularly to the local library. This helps children to develop a passion for reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises toys and resources in her home effectively. This supports children's independence well. They self-select resources and lead their own play. The childminder is a good role model. For example, she consistently encourages good manners. Overall, children behave well and are effectively supported to consider how to keep themselves safe. For example, very young children understand that the slide is a safe place to climb. Children's physical skills are developed as they draw shapes and letters in foam. The childminder provides children with healthy meals. They develop good self-care skills as they cut up fresh strawberries and banana for snack. Children are helped to follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They show pride in their achievements and welcome new challenges. They show good levels of concentration. Younger children learn to recognise shapes and colours. They can rote count beyond ten. Children are prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547671 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10107908 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. The provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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Registers

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