Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 28 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans activities to promote the learning and development of all children, using a wide range of good quality toys. This helps children to explore freely and make good progress in their learning.  Assessment is sharp and precise and frequently shared with parents. This contributes towards children benefiting from continuity of care and learning at home.  The childminder teaches older children to be independent and to learn skills in mathematics and literacy. This helps older children to be well prepared for their next stage in learning.  The childminder is a positive role model who continuously talks to children as they play. This helps children to develop good language skills, be motivated and behave well.  The childminder holds a childcare qualification and attends regular training courses, such as safeguarding and first aid. This helps the childminder to protect children in her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek to make strong links with other settings where children attend.

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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 links with other settings where children attend, to help promote consistency of children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of parents' views through questionnaires and comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well qualified. She fully understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which has a positive effect on children's outcomes. The childminder has identified ways to improve her practice and takes into consideration the views of parents and children when doing this. The childminder works closely with the local authority to keep up to date with any changes in legislation and supporting guidance. For example, the childminder has improved the systems to assess children's development, which has had a positive impact on learning outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children and risk assess her home. She is aware of what she needs to share with local schools and other settings that children attend. However, she has not yet made strong links with them to further promote continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effectively to meet the needs of all children in her care. She carefully observes children to see what they already know and plans their next steps appropriately, alongside parents' feedback. The childminder plans activities to focus on teaching older children skills in mathematics and literacy, so children are becoming ready for school. She skilfully adapts her teaching to enhance and extend children's learning as they play. This helps older children, who are in receipt of funding, to make good progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident, self-motivated and emotionally prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder plans activities to promote children's personal, social and emotional development and knowledge of the world effectively. Children learn about the similarities and differences of other people and communities around them. They are helped to feel safe and secure. The childminder includes children in fire drill procedures so they know what to do should a fire occur, and they assess their own risks as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing within their typical age bands and are making good progress. Younger children settle well with the childminder. Older children are prepared for their move on to school as their literacy skills are developing well. They can recognise letters and they pronounce sounds well, which is preparing them to read and write.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278501 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 860995 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 28 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Longridge, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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