Childminder in Blackpool

Inspection date 29 July 2019 Previous inspection date 19 November 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children develop extremely positive relationships with the childminder. She is incredibly kind and caring, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her home. Highly flexible settling-in procedures are in place. This helps children to settle quickly and supports the childminder to meet all their individual needs exceptionally well. n The childminder offers copious amounts of reassurance, praise and encouragement. She continuously encourages children to persevere and 'have a go' themselves. This superbly helps to promote children's emotional well-being, confidence, motivation to learn and sense of belonging. n Partnerships with parents are very robust. The childminder keeps parents fully informed of their children's progress and excels in sharing her knowledge and experience. For example, parents are provided with information to help them to understand their child's language development. Furthermore, they are provided with

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This provision is good

regular 'home learning links' and contribute to children's assessments by completing their own observations of what their children are learning at home n The childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her provision. She gathers the views of parents through daily discussions and questionnaires. She acts upon their comments and suggestions to help her to raise the quality of her provision. n The childminder does not yet make the most of training opportunities to help her to improve the quality of her provision even further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not model the correct language when talking to the children as they play.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities that maintain and continually improve the already good quality of the provision n develop teaching skills to ensure that the correct language is being modelled at all times, so that children hear the correct pronunciation of new words and learn how to use them appropriately.

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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 written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm and places a strong emphasis on child protection. She has a robust understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She confidently describes the action she would take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carefully monitors and evaluates children's development to ensure that they make progress. Any gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and addressed. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of when to seek the advice of other agencies and professionals in order to ensure that children receive the support they require.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her skills and experience effectively to support children's learning and development. She completes timely and purposeful observations and assessments of children's progress. The activities she provides are fun and inviting and utilise a range of good-quality resources that reflect children's individual interests and what they need to learn next. For example, young children are supported to develop their writing skills as they make marks in shaving foam. The childminder models what to do, and children eagerly copy her actions. Children's mathematical skills are supported well. The childminder encourages children to count and use number names as they play. Furthermore, as children 'chop' wooden fruits and vegetables, the childminder introduces mathematical concepts, such as half.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have wonderful opportunities to develop their physical skills and make sense of the world around them and the community in which they live. They frequently visit nearby areas of interest, such as the beach, park and nearby woods. Children attend a variety of local groups and meet other children. The childminder shares her high behavioural expectations and uses extremely effective strategies to help children to manage their behaviour. Children learn to be tolerant and considerate of others as they are encouraged to share, use good manners and take turns. Children have multiple opportunities to be independent. They are skilfully supported to cut their own fruit at snack time and follow stringent hygiene procedures as they manage their self-care needs. For example, as they clean their hands, they sing a handwashing song to ensure that they have removed dirt and germs before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the skills they need in readiness for the next stages in their learning and eventual move to school. Young children enjoy sharing their favourite stories as they develop their emerging literacy skills. They eagerly turn the pages of books and point to pictures. Children are observant, eager to join in and are enthused to try out new things. They display a positive attitude to the experiences provided and show a willingness to explore and investigate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308635 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10106454 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Blackpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4. 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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