Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2016 10 June 2010

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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 high expectations for all children and their emotional needs are fully supported. This contributes to children being confident and self-motivated.  The childminder provides a range of activities which successfully supports each child's learning and development.  The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification. She also completes training and liaises well with other childcare professionals. These experiences have enhanced her knowledge, helped her to build on her skills and effectively promote the outcomes for children.  The childminder regularly praises children and discusses boundaries and safety. Children learn how to behave well and are kind and considerate.  Older children learn how to be independent and benefit from a wide variety of accessible resources. This contributes to developing the skills they need to be ready for their next stage of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend experiences to enrich children's interest in and understanding of volume and measure.  There are not enough opportunities for children to learn about the benefits of healthy eating.

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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

 build on children's interests and strengthen opportunities to increase their knowledge of mathematical concepts  devise better ways of supporting children's growing understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.

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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 carried out a tour of the setting, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as progress information and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder thoroughly monitors her practice to ensure the environment is safe at all times, and has completed recent safeguarding training. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues and how to report any concerns, should they arise. The childminder has made timely improvements to her practice since her last inspection. She considers the views of parents and children's needs when making any changes. The childminder shares progress information with parents, who are keen to contribute. Parents speak highly of the childminder, in particular, about the additional support she gives to them outside of her usual working commitments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's development well. She finds out information from parents about children as they begin their time in her care. The childminder uses this, and her own observations, to identify children's starting points. She tracks children's development well and addresses any gaps in their learning in a timely manner. The childminder plans a range of activities which is interesting and exciting. This helps children to be motivated to explore. Children use small-muscle movements and investigate textures while being creative. They learn new vocabulary and solve problems during their play experiences. The childminder encourages children to learn about people and communities, developing an understanding of diversity in the world around them. This helps them to value and respect the lives of others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well with the childminder and have formed strong bonds with her. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional well-being. Children make their own choices about what they wish to play with. In addition to this, the childminder encourages children to recall past events and discuss friendships and their feelings during routines. This has a positive impact on children's self-esteem, especially when they are experiencing challenging changes in their lives. The childminder ensures that children have regular exercise and frequently practise physical skills to keep themselves healthy. The childminder praises and encourages children's efforts and achievements. This helps children to be confident and self-motivated.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They learn to think critically and actively explore in the environment. This helps them to develop key skills in preparation for their next stage of development and future move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308653 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867821 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Rishton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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