Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 27 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The experienced childminder provides rich, varied and imaginative experiences based on children's interests, both inside and outdoors. Consequently, all children make rapid progress in their learning.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children form secure emotional attachments. This means children's individual care needs are always met extremely well and their confidence and emotional well-being is effectively supported.  The childminder ensures children are safeguarded. Children's safety is central to everything the childminder does. She effectively supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents contribute to the assessments and are kept very well informed regarding children's progress. This shared approach effectively supports children's learning and development, both in the childminder's care and at

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This provision is good

home.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self- care skills. This, coupled with her excellent teaching means children are well supported for the next stage in their learning, including when the time comes to move to school.  A comprehensive and well-targeted programme of professional development always focuses on the impact of her teaching on children's learning. This means teaching is continually improving to ensure children make very good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share information with parents, regarding the provision of healthy choices for packed lunches for their children.

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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

 strengthen the already very good two-way flow of information with parents even further, for example, by sharing information regarding healthy packed lunches.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at observations of children, assessment records and the childminder's self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The experienced childminder is a qualified teacher. She uses her knowledge to provide an excellent range of learning opportunities based on children's interests, which cover all seven areas of learning. For example, children are well supported as they create handprints in paint. The childminder encourages children to correctly identify colours, take away objects and predict what will happen as colours are mixed. Children describe how the paint feels, make connections in their learning and think about why changes occur in liquids. Children's vocabulary, mathematical development and critical thinking are enhanced as they paint, describe what they are doing and investigate. Children of all ages demonstrate their willingness to have a go. Planning and assessment is precise, sharply focused on each child's needs and effectively shared with parents and practitioners at other settings. Therefore, every child makes rapid progress from their starting points. As a

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who attend. This is outstanding

result, children develop a thirst for learning and are competent learners before they start school. For example, young children can write their name and complete mathematical equations.

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good

Children enjoy very close, supportive relationships with the childminder, who continually praises children and builds their self-esteem. As a result, children are extremely confident and self-motivated. There is a relaxed atmosphere of mutual respect and trust, where the childminder calmly communicates her expectations. Therefore children's behaviour is very good. The childminder skilfully supports children's understanding of healthy food choices. For example, she discusses the benefits of eating porridge for breakfast and supports children's understanding of the importance of eating healthy food. Children learn how to keep themselves safe because the childminder continually reminds them about dangers and provides them with safety strategies. For example, children hold onto the pram when walking to the park and learn how to cross the road safely.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She is committed to delivering high standards and continuing to improve this good setting. Parents are consulted regarding the childminder's self-evaluation. The childminder evaluates her practice, and engages in a programme of professional development, which further improves her already very good practice. For example, she attended training in relation to schemas. As a result, she now focuses more precisely on optimising patterns of repeated actions when planning for the next steps in children's learning. Communication with parents is extremely effective in supporting children's learning. However, the childminder does not always share her knowledge with parents in order to further enhance children's good health. For example, she does not share her detailed knowledge of how to promote children's healthy eating with parents, who provide

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307669 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867758 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Lytham St Annes. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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