Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 8 October 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has an indepth understanding of how young children learn. She provides an excellent range of interesting and captivating activities for children in her care. As a result, they are eager to learn and make rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder develops highly effective partnerships with parents to ensure they are fully engaged in their children's learning and development. She regularly shares information and provides ideas and suggestions for parents to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder is extremely caring, sensitive and skilled in helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. This enables children to develop self-confidence and nurtures their overall well-being.  The childminder is highly professional, ensuring that all aspects of her provision are met to an exemplary standard. Her thorough self-evaluation promotes the continual

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This provision is outstanding

development of her provision, her pursuit of excellence and reflects the very high expectations she has of the children and herself.  The childminder establishes highly respectful relationships with children. As a result, children's behaviour is excellent and they are confident, self-motivated and prepared extremely well for their journey on to school.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Consequently, children remain exceedingly safe and secure while in her care.  Children's language development is given high priority. They have many excellent opportunities to develop their speech and language and extend their vocabulary through a variety of activities.

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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

 consider enhancing outdoor provision, to promote more open-ended and natural play, to enhance children's creative thinking and problem solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the designated rooms and viewed the resources and equipment available to the children.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including children's records, policies, procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.  The inspector had detailed conversations with the childminder to establish her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and safeguarding procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder is highly qualified and has an indepth understanding of how to support young children to reach their full potential and achieve the best they can. The environment children access contains an excellent range of high quality resources to match the developmental age of children in her care. Children's interest in filling containers leads them to investigate different sizes of containers and how many objects each container holds. The excellent mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities ensures that children remain enthusiastic, interested and engaged in their play. The childminder places a high priority on developing excellent language and communication skills. She has attended training in this area and uses her knowledge well. For example, she continuously promotes children's language by providing a running commentary and by introducing sing- along songs during their play. Comprehensive observations and assessments inform

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who attend. This is outstanding

planning for children's next steps in learning. The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents and other professionals to promote each child's learning needs. For example, parents are encouraged to share their children's 'wow' moments from home. This effectively supports children's emotional security and ensures continued progress in their learning and development.

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outstanding

The childminder takes time to get to know the children and their families before they begin, to ensure she knows their routines, likes and dislikes. This helps them to settle quickly and enjoy their time with her. Children's behaviour is exemplary because the childminder is an excellent role model. She provides clear instructions and explanations and as a result, children learn how to behave well and keep themselves safe. Children have a superb understanding of healthy lifestyles because the childminder provides healthy and nutritious snacks. She ensures that a range of fruit is available daily and discusses healthy options for lunch and tea with parents and children. The childminder supports younger children to develop independence skills and begin to manage their own personal needs when they are developmentally ready. Children enjoy playing outdoors in the fresh air, making use of the local park and activity groups.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a very high regard for children's safety and cares for them in a child- centred environment. The childminder's regular attendance on relevant training courses result in her having a robust knowledge of how to keep children safe and meet the learning and development requirements. The childminder implements rigorous tracking of children's development, which means that the monitoring of children's progress is highly effective. Planning is very flexible and meets children's individual interest. Consequently, play experiences evolve and naturally take children on to their next steps. The childminder has made significant progress since her last inspection, demonstrating a commitment to effective self-evaluation and continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369240 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 857939 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Clitheroe, Lancashire. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6 and has Qualified Teacher Status. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is a member of the Ribblesdale Childminding Network and the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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