Parekh, Mamta

Inspection date 20 August 2019 Previous inspection date 13 November 2014

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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 works well with parents. Parents speak very highly about the childminder and the care and good progress their children have made since starting. For example, the childminder has recently worked with parents to support children who are toilet training. This helps to promote a consistent approach for children, both at home and with the childminder. n Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. She provides a kind and caring approach and gives children regular praise and encouragement. As a result, children are confident learners and engage well in their play. n The childminder evaluates her provision. She takes account of parents' views and obtains advice from other professionals, such as her childminding development officer. This helps the childminder to identify what she does well and where she needs to develop her practice even further. n Children behave well. The childminder is an effective and positive role model for

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This provision is good

children. She supports children to learn good behaviour while encouraging them to share and take turns. n Children play in an interesting and stimulating environment. However, the childminder does not organise some resources as effectively as she could to support further children's learning and interest in books. n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others.

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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 review the organisation of some resources to enhance children's independence further and help build on their love and interest in books n extend children's understanding of diversity and their similarities and differences that connect them to, and distinguish them from, others.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a discussion and joint evaluation of the activities 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 parents' views through online reviews and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She understands how to monitor and report any concerns she has to help ensure that children are protected from harm. The childminder manages her setting very well. She has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. She is committed to her own professional development and completes training to help to her develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder has good links with her local authority and other childminders in the area to share ideas of good practice. The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She promotes a continuous two-way flow of information with parents to provide continuity of care and to help further support children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn. She regularly observes the children and assesses their progress. This helps to ensure that they are developing well. The childminder plans a variety of activities, which helps children to progress towards the next stages in their learning. The childminder promotes good use of language and communication. For example, she spends time asking questions and speaking to children during play. She supports children's mathematical skills and introduces mathematical concepts during activities. For example, children count as they press buttons on electronic toys, and recognise colours and shapes while painting. Children enjoy singing songs and playing musical instruments. They listen to instructions well. For example, they confidently find the matching animals linked to the song on posters displayed on the wall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides healthy meals and snacks which include fresh fruit and vegetables. She also ensures that children have opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which supports their self-esteem and confidence. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to enjoy outings in the community. For example, they visit shops, parks and local groups. This helps children to develop their physical and social skills as they learn to mix with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They acquire the skills they need to support their future learning, including their move on to nursery or school. Children develop coordination and strength in their hands to support their early writing skills. For example, they learn to hold paintbrushes correctly and begin to recognise and copy letters of their name. Children are imaginative as they act out simple games, such as making meals and sorting out play food. Older children manage their own personal care needs well, such as washing their hands and using the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338002 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10069084 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Preston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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