Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 April 2016 16 November 2010

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder is well qualified and uses her good understanding of child development and learning to help children progress well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents feel informed and involved in their child's learning, which helps to promote consistency and continuity of care and learning as children move between home and the setting.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She seeks feedback from parents and children to help her identify areas for further development to improve the overall quality of her service.  Children behave very well. The childminder helps them to understand rules and boundaries and the importance of taking turns, sharing and caring for others.  The environment for learning is vibrant, exciting and inviting for children. They have access to a range of good quality learning experiences inside and outdoors.  The childminder helps children to understand their local community, engage with other

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This provision is good

children and develop social skills on their visits to local groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is committed to improving her practice, professional development focuses on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing her teaching skills to the highest level.  Occasionally, during adult-led activities, opportunities for children to express their individuality and creativity are not maximised

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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

 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that promotes excellent practice and high achievements for all children  enhance opportunities for children to express their individual creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including, children's records, health and safety, policies and procedures, risk assessments, qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works effectively with her co-minder in a strong and cooperative partnership. Observation, assessment, planning and tracking processes are excellent and help to ensure that children's next steps in learning are met. Children's assessments are analysed well and interventions are quickly put in place if needed. The childminder is committed to working with schools, settings and other professionals. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and who to contact if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. Policies and procedures are evident in practice and risk assessments ensure all areas accessed by children are safe for them to use.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well and uses a variety of teaching strategies effectively. She plans developmentally appropriate activities and provides resources that are well matched to children's individual needs. A range of good quality books are attractively presented, which encourages children to access them as they play. Furthermore, children are keen to share books with the childminder to talk about the texts and illustrations and are clearly developing a love of reading. The childminder helps children make sense of the world. For example, she provides a range of medical toys in response to children's interests in caring for their dolls. She plays alongside them and helps them to think about different play scenarios. She extends their vocabulary and understanding as she models how to use different instruments. Children respond well to this and thoroughly enjoy the imaginary play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting. They are clearly happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder provides good levels of care and meets children's emotional and physical needs well. They form strong emotional bonds with her and go to her for help, support and comfort. She helps children to develop independence. For example, the childminder encourages them to cope with hygiene routines and they enjoy the responsibility. Good quality information is gathered from parents when children start in the setting to provide continuity of care and to support learning and development. This helps children to settle quickly, feel comfortable, safe and secure. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals. They are well supported to learn about making healthy choices and keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good, and sometimes outstanding, progress in their learning. They are developing a wide range of skills and knowledge in readiness for school. They gain confidence, make friends and demonstrate good communication skills. This helps them to continue to be successful learners as they move on through their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410851 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 851129 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 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010, lives in Accrington, Lancashire and holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works as a co-minder with another childminder and operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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