Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 13 September 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

 The childminder is committed to continuously improving her teaching and practice. She has identified training and seeks support from parents and her childminding colleagues to reflect on best practice and help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has high expectations for all children and uses her effective, precise assessment and tracking system to plan for their individual needs. This helps to support children's development across all areas of learning. Children make good progress.  Children form very secure attachments and their relationship with the childminder is good. Children enjoy the many cuddles and reassurance given by the childminder as they play. This helps to promote their emotional well-being and sense of self.  The childminder makes good use of questioning to support children's communication and language skills. Children respond well and engage confidently with the childminder

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to use resources that contribute to their developing understanding of people in the wider world and that reflect their own communities and cultures.  There are fewer resources that children can use, in many different ways, to support their sensory development, represent their own ideas in their play and help extend their critical-thinking skills.

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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 children's access to resources that help them to explore and find out about other people, their families, and different cultures and religions  enhance opportunities for children to use resources that can be used in many different ways; enable them to follow their own line of thinking and contribute to developing their overall sensory experiences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and dining area.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training in safeguarding and is confident of the action to take to protect children. All supporting documentation is in place, with all contact details accessible should she need to raise a child protection concern. The childminder is qualified in childcare and uses her skills in teaching to promote children's good progress in their learning. She has a good understanding of her statutory responsibilities and all requirements are met. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses this information to support her evaluation of the provision and to make changes that improve practice and teaching. Additionally, information is used to ensure support from external agencies is sought should this be necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and challenging activities for children. She ensures that children are supported to make good progress in their social development, for example, through their attendance at toddler and childminder groups. The childminder includes parents in their child's learning and makes links with home to complement her good teaching. Additionally, this enables parents to continue with their children's learning at home. Children delight in chalking, listening to stories and playing with the train track. They enjoy dancing and playing the keyboard with great enthusiasm. Activities such as these help to support children's coordination and sense of rhythm. Children are enthusiastic learners. They take part in activities that are well matched to their individual needs and help them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and supportive environment for children. She acts as a good role model and is calm and caring in her approach, helping children to manage their feelings. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. They listen carefully to the childminder and follow her guidance well, for example, by tidying up before they prepare for lunch. The childminder helps children to be considerate, respectful and kind as they play. She supports them with learning to share and take turns when playing together. Children are kind and were observed to comfort each other if they became upset. All routines from home are followed as the childminder works closely with parents to promote a consistent approach to children's care. A wide range of opportunities to take part in healthy topics and physical exercise contributes to the development of children's emotional and physical welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning, in accordance with their age, capabilities and starting points. They are becoming very well prepared for their next stage of learning and move to school. Children are keen and active learners who enjoy exploring and making independent choices and decisions about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309130 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 855188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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