Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2015 2 May 2012

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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 has built strong links with other settings that children attend and this gives parents flexibility in the childcare patterns that they choose. She takes children to and from other settings and she works closely with the local school to provide continued learning for children.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development particularly well. She places herself at their level, giving good eye contact and she models language clearly for them to hear.  Children are happy and relaxed and enjoy including the childminder in their play. The childminder immerses herself in children's play to extend their imaginations and build their confidence.  The childminder is calm and nurturing, while providing an appropriate level of challenge. She gives children confidence in their own abilities and motivates them to do things by themselves.  Children are highly responsive to the childminder and they are very well behaved. They

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This provision is good

are praised by the childminder and they are proud of their own achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet highly effective in sharing precise information with parents about children's next steps in learning and how to guide their learning at home.  The childminder does not focus her professional development opportunities precisely enough to raise teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 enhance children's learning and development even further by exploring different ways to provide parents with information about children's next steps in learning and how to guide their learning at home  extend professional development experiences to raise the level of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the childminder prioritises children's safety and welfare. She completes mandatory training, such as first-aid training. However, she does not have a clear focus on developing the quality of her teaching through planned professional development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to tailor the experiences she provides to meet children's individual needs. Her observation, assessment and planning enables her to track children's progress clearly. She knows how to support children if they have gaps in learning, including linking with parents and external agencies. The childminder has built positive relationships with parents and she values their contributions. She gets to know children quickly from the beginning, keeping in close contact with parents to meet their changing needs. However, the childminder does not yet share children's specific next steps in learning with parents, in order to most effectively

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good teaching skills that are underpinned by her experience and awareness of child development. She knows individual children well and she understands how to motivate them. The childminder follows children's interests and has a clear focus on engaging children through the activities they like best. She is skilled in making links to learning while children play. The childminder provides plentiful opportunities for children to talk and she extends their vocabulary and use of sentences. Children are encouraged to think for themselves. The childminder asks a range of questions and she is patient, giving them time to think about their answers. She encourages children's curiosity and entices them to explore and solve simple problems. Children begin to experience mathematics from an early age. The childminder models how to count and she encourages children to join in, using numbers in their play. She prepares children well for their next stage in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds strong, trusting relationships with children so that they feel safe in her care. She puts in place good settling-in procedures so that children settle quickly and parents feel involved. Children quickly grow in confidence and they feel emotionally secure. Children are given choices and are taught about expectations through routines, such as tidying up after playing. They are given a sense of responsibility from an early age and they feel empowered and motivated to be independent. Children enjoy cutting up their own fruit and preparing their healthy snacks alongside the childminder. They independently wash their hands and dress themselves from an early age. The childminder focusses well on promoting healthy lifestyles. She frequently uses the outdoors to support children's active play and exploration. This is good for their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working at expected levels for their ages. The childminder provides appropriately challenging experiences and children make good progress from their starting points. Children acquire skills for their future learning and for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434059 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 853482 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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