Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 10 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 develop good relationships with the childminder and she is very warm and caring towards them.  The childminder provides an extensive range of resources and experiences which cover all the areas of children's learning and development and match the interests of individual children in her care.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and the childminder uses effective teaching strategies which she adapts for each child.  Children are very well prepared for the next steps in their learning, particularly school. They develop a range of skills, are emotionally ready and are motivated learners.  The childminder holds a qualification in childcare at level 3 and keeps her skills and knowledge current by accessing a range of professional development. This has a positive impact on the activities she provides for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, parents are not fully involved in contributing to children's starting points and they are not assessed early enough to ensure fully focused planning is in place as they start at the setting.  Occasionally, planning for children does not sharply focus on what they need to learn next.

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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

 extend parents' involvement in assessments of children's achievements so that more effective planning is in place as they start at the setting  enhance planning even further and focus more sharply on children's next steps in their learning and development.

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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 at relevant times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements and implements them well. Safeguarding is effective. She regularly attends safeguarding training and has a comprehensive knowledge of signs and symptoms and what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder thoroughly checks her premises and all the places they visit and takes appropriate action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She accesses professional development opportunities according to their needs and addresses gaps in her knowledge and skills. She has good partnerships with other agencies and seeks advice and support in order to ensure she fully meets the needs of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good approach to children's learning and development. She closely observes children and regularly assesses their progress. Overall, children's next steps are identified. Activities are planned to match their interests and children are keen to join in and engage in meaningful play. The childminder plays alongside children and talks to them about what they are doing. She asks a range of questions, makes suggestions and extends their vocabulary. Additionally, children are encouraged to solve simple problems, persist with a difficult task and explain what they are doing. Children are motivated learners and enjoy their time exploring with the childminder. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning as the childminder keeps them informed on a daily basis and suggests activities so they can continue their child's learning at home. Generally, they are also involved in establishing children's starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very quickly with the childminder. She has a very warm and welcoming approach and children clearly enjoy spending time with her. Children are confident and relaxed in her care and freely explore their environment. Children behave very well. The childminder establishes clear boundaries and has a positive approach to helping them understand what is expected. The childminder uses planned activities and a range of resources to help children learn about people from backgrounds other than their own and she promotes respect through all of her interactions with them. Children are encouraged to make healthy choices and the childminder uses effective strategies to help them develop independence, including managing their own care needs. The childminder takes children to various groups to help them develop additional social skills. She also takes them to large play areas to help ensure they develop good physical skills and have

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in relation to their starting points and gain the skills and knowledge they require for the next steps in their learning, particularly school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308048 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867781 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Ormskirk, Lancashire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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