Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 9 March 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 is very experienced and has a good understanding of how children learn.  Children are curious, eager to try out new skills and behave well.  The childminder builds strong relationships with children and their families. She talks calmly and warmly to each child and values her partnerships with parents.  Children are well cared for. They are familiar with the daily routines for wiping hands and faces and cooperate well with their personal care.  Children have good opportunities to explore a wide range of fun activities, both indoors and outdoors. They are interested in their activities and are keen to explore and develop.  Children are developing good communication, physical and social skills. The childminder uses her good knowledge of each child to encourage them to experiment and develop confidence in their abilities.  The childminder is mindful of children's safety. She conducts effective risk assessments

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This provision is good

and teaches children to use toys safely and appropriately.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Recently introduced ways to assess and monitor children's progress more closely have not been in place long enough to raise the quality of teaching or learning to a higher level.  The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to help her to develop her knowledge and skills even further.

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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

 improve the use of assessment and monitoring of children's progress in order to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level  plan a more focused programme of professional development to help enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills further.

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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 talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, observations and assessment documentation.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed and continually develops her resources to offer children good opportunities to play, explore and relax. She carefully monitors her educational programme and plans varied and interesting play experiences across all areas of learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder prioritises child protection training and has an up-to-date knowledge of current issues and local procedures. She maintains a safe and welcoming environment. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the way she observes, assesses and tracks children's progress. She gets to know each child well. She evaluates the quality of her provision, actively seeking parents' views. The childminder shares good information about children's activities. She is proactive in seeking partnerships with other providers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has clear ways to observe and assess children's learning. She has an accurate understanding of each child's current stage of development based on her own and parents' observations. She uses this information well to skilfully adapt her teaching style to optimise children's learning. The childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques as she describes what she is doing. This helps to develop children's language development and understanding. She listens and responds carefully to children's young voices, encouraging them to talk and babble freely. Her well- organised resources help to entice children to explore in all areas of her home. the childminder encourages younger children to watch older children as they open and close doors in toys, move cars around and build towers. This helps older children to develop pride and encourages younger children to test their own abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is confident, encouraging, calm and caring. She successfully creates a positive play and learning atmosphere in which children thrive. The childminder follows consistent care routines for children. She explains what she is doing, giving children time to listen and understand. Children demonstrate good behaviour. They adapt well to changes in daily routines as the childminder responds to their developing individual needs. The childminder balances different children's needs sensitively and skilfully, ensuring that all children feel included and are supported. She offers praise to help children know what they are doing well. Children are motivated and learn to move safely and feed themselves independently. Older children demonstrate a good understanding of other's needs. All children enjoy warm relationships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good personal and emotional skills. They are confident, curious and enjoy learning new things. They relish using their voices and listen with increasing attention. Children are making good progress in their learning. They demonstrate good levels of concentration, control and coordination as they play with small and large toys. These skills and attributes help children to be well equipped for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362734 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 863754 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Chorley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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