Childminder 308250

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 13 December 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 completes observations and assessments to give her a clear understanding of the progress that children are making. She uses this information to plan interesting experiences that help children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is committed to her role. She has made improvements to her provision since her last inspection. This demonstrates a clear drive to continually improve and raise the quality of care and learning for children.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. There are effective methods in place to promote children's shared learning and assessments. This helps to promote consistency in children's care and learning. Parents are complimentary about the service they receive.  The childminder places a high priority on encouraging children's positive behaviour. She is a good role model and reinforces manners. Additionally, she teaches children to be

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This provision is good

kind and respectful towards one another. This helps inspire good values in children and supports their social skills further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond and develop their thinking skills when replying to questions.  The childminder, sometimes, misses opportunities to support children's understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet.

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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

 provide children with enough time to connect their ideas and think about how to respond to a question  extend support for children that helps them to identify the positive impact on their bodies of a healthy diet.

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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 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in her responsibilities to promote children's welfare. She has a good understanding about safeguarding and child protection procedures should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder instinctively reflects on her practice and uses the feedback from parents to help her shape her provision. She has completed relevant training to refresh and extend her skills and is committed to continuing her professional development. The childminder has addressed the action and recommendation raised at her last inspection. For example, she has improved the systems to observe and assess children's progress to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning. This helps her to identify areas where children may be less secure in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The experienced childminder provides a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. She provides activities that reflect children's interests, such as craft activities and imaginary play. The childminder models language well to extend children's vocabulary, helping to develop their skills for learning. She skilfully introduces children's mathematical development through everyday routines and play. Amongst other things, young children count how many blocks they have used to build a tower. In addition, the childminder helps develop children's understanding of colours and shape through a wide range of activities and everyday routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively supports children with the move from home into her care. She has a warm and attentive approach. Consequently, children settle well and are happy and secure. The childminder promotes children's confidence and self-esteem through the constant praise and reassurance she gives them. This helps to emotionally prepare children for school. Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity through a range of activities and resources. The childminder makes good use of the outdoors to help support children's learning and promote their physical skills. For instance, children enjoy walking to the river to feed the ducks. This effectively supports their physical development and overall well-being. The childminder has a good range of resources and equipment that offers children opportunities to develop their imagination and ideas as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are supported well by the childminder to make good progress from their starting points. They are provided with opportunities to develop their independence and confidence during daily activities. The childminder effectively follows and extends children's individual interests, supporting their future learning. For example, they begin to learn to read and write their own name. Their independence is actively encouraged. Children develop a good range of skills needed for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308250 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1036982 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Croston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am 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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