Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 17 November 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

 Children are motivated to learn. They develop the ability to learn independently and focus on their activities.  The childminder's teaching is effective and interesting. She provides children with well- planned activities that meet their needs and develop their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with parents to help them seek the involvement of other agencies to support children's development.  The childminder joins in children's play and uses activities effectively to develop their skills during their play.  Close emotional bonds between the childminder, children and their families help children to feel a good sense of security and they display high levels of confidence.  The childminder is a good role model to children. She manages children's behaviour effectively and accordingly to the age and understanding of the children.  Children's good health is effectively promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks

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This provision is good

and makes nutritious, home-cooked meals. She teaches children the importance of good hygiene routines before mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet effectively monitor the progress of groups of children.  Opportunities for children to explore, investigate and think creatively are not fully maximised.

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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 good practice of assessment to help further identify the progress of specific groups of children  enrich the existing opportunities for children to explore, think creatively and imaginatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector observed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures and the children's learning records. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all persons in the household over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans.  The inspector took account of comments from parents' questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised and has relevant policies and procedures in place to support her practice. She is committed to continuing her professional development and is currently working towards a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder uses training and her links with other providers to help her evaluate her practice and keep it up to date. Consequently, the childminder has strongly developed her planning and tracking of children's learning since the previous inspection. However, she does not use this information to check the progress of different groups of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the possible indicators of abuse and how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children engage in a wide range of activities which are well planned and offer suitable challenge. The childminder uses her knowledge and experience of how children learn to provide interesting and challenging activities. Children can independently choose from a wide selection of resources including, farm animals, dinosaurs and cars, although there are less resources for encouraging exploration and creative thinking. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests to support future learning. She involves herself in children's play and engages in meaningful conversations to help build on their vocabulary and develop speaking skills. The childminder skilfully knows when to step back to enable children to follow their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed secure and trusting relationships with all children, supporting their emotional well-being. She widens children's experiences and develops their social skills. For example, she takes them to the library, fruit market and parks. These outings are used to support all children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children's efforts and good behaviour are given meaningful praise, effectively supporting their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has a good relationship with the local schools. This helps to ease times of change when children move on to full time education. She demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and external agencies to help obtain specialist support for children when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Children concentrate well and have a good attitude to learning. Overall, children are supported well and are gaining the skills required to help them make a successful move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417470 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 851837 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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