Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 27 June 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 teaches the children well. She offers them a broad and balanced range of activities and regular outings to local groups. This enables children to further develop their social skills and physical development.  The childminder manages her setting effectively. She makes good use of her qualification, experience and her ongoing professional development to further children's progress and learning. This contributes to positive outcomes for children.  Children's communication and language skills are progressing well. They are confident to share experiences, recall past events and activities, and answer questions asked by the childminder.  The childminder is highly committed to making improvements. She reflects on her practice and makes good use of the evaluation process to effectively identify her own strengths and areas to improve.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She protects children from

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This provision is good

potential hazards and helps them to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed links with the other settings children attend, to keep them informed of their progress with her.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide a number of similar resources to maintain children's concentration, cooperation and interest.

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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 range of information shared with other early years settings children attend that routinely include details about children's learning and development  extend opportunities for children to enjoy a range of similar resources that help to maintain their cooperation and interest as they play alongside each other.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, including the self-evaluation form and evidence of the suitability of her family members.  The inspector read statements from parents and took account of the views provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes an effective risk assessment to enable children to freely explore and play safely in her home and on outings. The childminder is knowledgeable and very experienced. She accesses a wide range of training courses and uses ideas to improve practice. An example of this is her recent attendance at a workshop about schemas and how children play. The childminder shares relevant information with parents and encourages parents to share their views. She evaluates her provision and reviews her policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current regulations and best practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. When children start, she gathers information from parents about their child's preferences, interests and abilities. This helps her to plan appropriate activities which cover all areas of their learning. Observation and assessment effectively identify where children are in their development and where to plan for their next steps. She shares this information with parents so they become fully involved in their child's learning. Teaching is of a good standard. The childminder talks at appropriate times during children's play, asking them questions and giving them time to respond. Children explore their environment with confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder engages well with parents and builds up strong relationships with them. She cares for younger siblings of children previously cared for. This helps to create a welcoming family atmosphere which promotes children's emotional well-being. The childminder is calm in her manner and she helps to build on children's confidence by offering lots of positive praise and encouragement. The childminder skilfully intervenes to manage children's frustrations, as they begin to learn how to share and take turns. Children learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy eating healthy meals and snacks and practise good hygiene routines. Disabled children and those with special educational needs are well supported by the good level of care provided by the childminder, who works closely with their parents. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others and enjoy opportunities to visit places in their

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the necessary skills that help them to become ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434692 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1032572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Lancaster, Lancashire. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is a qualified primary school teacher who specialises in early years education. The childminder supports disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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