Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 26 January 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is calm, enthusiastic and professional. She plans a wide range of activities that children find fun and challenging. Children are eager learners and make good progress in their learning.  Children are well cared for and the childminder recognises their individual needs. The childminder builds warm and positive relationships with the children. They happily go to her for support, listen when she speaks and behave well.  Children are active learners. The childminder provides children with time to create their own play and explore their ideas. There is a good range of resources which allows children to make independent choices in their play and learning.  The childminder is a good role model to children and manages children's behaviour effectively. Behavioural expectations are appropriate for the age and understanding of the children.  The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and quickly identifies gaps in

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This provision is good

their learning. Consequently, prompt interventions are made to support children.  The childminder accesses professional development opportunities to keep her knowledge up to date and improve her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently exchange precise information with parents about children's ongoing learning and development.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to reflect on and evaluate her teaching practice, in order to consider how to extend her teaching skills even further.

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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

 exchange more precise information with parents about children's ongoing learning and development to enhance their learning at home  reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practice and address any areas of 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 viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  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 suitability of all persons in the household aged over 16 years.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's improvement plans and self- evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's parental questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities for the welfare of children and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She has adjusted her home to keep children safe from harm. The childminder demonstrates good record keeping which supports the efficient management of her setting. She undertakes relevant training to refresh and extend her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. The childminder monitors children's progress well and completes the progress check between the ages of two and three years. This clearly identifies any gaps in children's learning and the relevant next steps. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with external agencies to help obtain specialist support for children when needed. This helps promote consistency in children's care and learning. Parents provide

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

very positive feedback regarding children's care, learning and their experiences with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has secure approaches to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. Children are motivated by the childminder's good teaching and playful manner. She talks naturally to children, asking questions to captivate their interests and encouraging them to think. As children use their imagination and change direction in play, she supports their choices and encourages them to use their own ideas. They are keen to be involved and demonstrate good levels of concentration. Children enjoy experimenting with dough and different tools to develop small-muscle skills. The childminder uses opportunities to help children recognise colour and to count within their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and demonstrate high levels of confidence in the childminder's care. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model and gives clear guidance and instructions. She teaches children to share, take turns and play cooperatively. The childminder is patient, calm and skilfully supports children to recognise their different feelings. She displays photographs and artwork to help children to feel valued and part of her home. The childminder offers a variety of nutritious and home- cooked meals which help children to learn about the importance of a healthy diet. Children demonstrate good levels of independence and responsibility as they tidy toys away before starting other activities. Children enjoy fresh air on daily outings to places such as the park or local shops to develop their independence and confidence in exploring new environments. The childminder has a very good relationship with the local school which

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

supports a smooth transition for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder helps children to build the skills and positive attitudes to learning that they need for the next stage in their learning and in readiness to go to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307812 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867766 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Bury. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, 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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