Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 well-qualified childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children have fun while they play and learn. She provides a good range of activities across the seven areas of learning. This helps children make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Good settling-in arrangements help to support children as they move between home and the childminder's setting. This helps them to become confident and self-assured in their new environment. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder which promotes their welfare and well-being effectively. Children are happy, settled and motivated.  The childminder is a good role model. All children develop a very strong sense of belonging. The childminder helps children to learn that some behaviours are not acceptable. Children are encouraged to share and take turns with their friends.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder keeps parents well informed

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This provision is good

regarding their children's progress in their learning and development. Parents are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  Children take part in a variety of events and celebrations which promotes a wider understanding of the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not specifically focused at developing her teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder has not yet fully established partnerships with providers of other early years settings that children attend to promote consistency in their learning.

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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

 seek further ways to enhance knowledge and develop first-rate teaching practice  strengthen the arrangements for sharing information about children's learning and development with the other settings that children attend.

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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 spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and also took account of their views from written comments recorded by the childminder.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's assessment records, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and viewed the training certificates of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. A range of policies and procedures is implemented which underpins her practice. This helps to provide a safe and secure environment. The childminder regularly shares information with parents so they have a good understanding of the service she provides. The childminder uses self-evaluation as a tool to improve her provision further. She consults with parents on a regular basis and values all feedback. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress in their learning and development. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how to ensure that any gaps in children's learning and development are swiftly responded to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. This helps her to identify next steps in their learning. She encourages parents to contribute towards the assessment of children. This helps her to build an all-round picture of children in order to plan effectively, using the information that parents contribute. She is skilled at implementing activities to suit children's needs and abilities. For example, young children take great delight in exploring natural, sensory materials, giving children opportunities to gain an understanding of the world. The childminder talks to children about how different materials feel. She models language and introduces new words, supporting their language and communication skills. The childminder supports children in acquiring the skills in preparation for school. She builds on children's developing understanding of numbers, colours and shapes through a wide

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

range of activities. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to make marks, be creative and develop early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in this friendly and caring setting. The childminder nurtures and supports children's emotional well-being so that they feel safe, secure and supported through close and trusting relationships. The childminder promotes children's confidence and self-esteem through the constant praise and reassurance she gives them. Children demonstrate their independence as they choose their own toys, feed themselves and access their drink when required. Their good health is well promoted through sensible hygiene routines and regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Young children go with the childminder to collect older children from the nursery school. They get to know the teachers and school environment. This helps to emotionally prepare children for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported well by the childminder to make good progress from their starting points. They are working well within their expected range of development, across all areas of their learning. Children develop a good range of skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480010 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 982922 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Ashton, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for 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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Telephone number

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