Childminder EY290011

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 5 August 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 The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. They enjoy their time with the childminder. Children confidently lead their own play, choosing from a range of resources and activities, both inside and outside. n Older children are well prepared for the move to school. For example, they successfully use number in different ways, counting real fish in the large fish tank. Older children also find one more and one less during a game of skittles outside. n The childminder builds honest and trusting relationships with parents. These relationships are based on regular communication to ensure children's individual needs are met. For example, the childminder offers support and advice to parents who are potty training their children at home. Parents say that they value this support and that the childminder has helped to shape their children's lives 'by loving them as we do'. n Children have lots of opportunities to explore the world around them. The childminder

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This provision is good

plans regular outings within the local community, including trips to the park, farms and local swimming pool. This enables children to learn about their natural surroundings and gives them opportunity to develop their physical skills. n The childminder networks well with other professionals, including local authority advisers and other childminders. This helps her to stay informed of any new developments in childcare and to share ideas and practice. n The childminders self-evaluation process does not yet fully identify ways to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level. n On occasions, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to further develop children's communication and language 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 evaluate and strengthen professional development opportunities to provide a sharper focus on extending teaching skills to the highest level n build on teaching strategies to support children's communication and language skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the indoor and outdoor environments that children use. n The inspector spoke to children and parents and took their views into consideration. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact that these have on children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self- evaluation. n The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows what to do to promptly address any concerns relating to children's safety or welfare. The childminder's premises are safe and secure. Children are well supervised and the childminder continually checks to ensure that any risks to children are minimised. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. For example, she seeks advice from the local school nursery to help her support children's pencil grip further. This helps to provide consistent support for children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows children well and monitors their progress effectively. The childminder provides a broad range of activities that help children move on from what they know. For example, She encourages them to select books, which she shares with them while they snuggle on the sofa. This helps them to learn new vocabulary and develop early literacy skills. The childminder supports children's physical development well. Children have access to a wide range of resources that promote large-muscle movement and coordination. For example, they ride wheeled toys along a ramp with delight, shouting 'ready, steady, go' as they push themselves off.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children. Children behave well and they know what is expected of them. They are friendly, polite and use good manners. Children eagerly tidy away resources when they are asked to and show that they respect their environment. For example, they immediately take off their shoes when coming inside so that the play areas are kept clean and tidy. The childminder helps children to develop respect and tolerance for others. For example, children of all ages wait patiently to have a turn during a game of skittles. Children are happy, confident and self-assured. The childminder constantly celebrates their achievements and encourages them to have a go and to keep trying. Children jump for joy as their friends successfully skip using a rope. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, older children follow hygiene routines well and put on their own shoes. The childminder

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

provides a healthy range of snacks and supports children to make healthy choices from their lunch boxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and any gaps in learning are identified swiftly. Older children develop good early writing skills. For example, they learn to write their name on invitations for a tea party. Children play imaginatively. For example, they set up a café outside and serve a selection of drinks and snacks to their friends and the childminder. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and develop the skills needed for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290011 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064148 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Ormskirk, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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