Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 27 March 2014

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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 provides a range of age-appropriate resources and activities for children to choose from. This helps develop children's independence.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She uses her knowledge of children to support their individual needs. This helps to support children's well-being effectively and build good relationships.  Children develop good self-help skills and confidence as the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves.  The childminder shares daily information with parents about their child's activities and general well-being.  The childminder reflects on her provision and ways to continually improve her service. She is motivated to develop her professional development and knowledge. For example, she sources relevant training to help her support children further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, planned adult-led activities limit opportunities for children to build on their interests and initiate their own play ideas.  The childminder's links with the other early years settings that children attend are not fully established to complement children's learning and development to the highest level.

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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 more opportunities for children to build on their interests and think about their own play ideas  improve communication with other professionals and settings that children attend and more effectively promote continuity of learning for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and suitability checks.  The inspector took account of written feedback by parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed recommendations from her previous inspection. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of procedures to safeguard children and the action to take if she has concerns regarding their welfare. She attends safeguarding training which underpins her practice. She carries out regular risk assessments to help ensure children play safely, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder has clear emergency evacuation procedures in place which she practises with the children. The views of parents and children are sought and valued and she takes these into account when considering improvements in her setting. Parents comment positively about her provision. The childminder uses a variety of local support networks and online resources to help support her ongoing development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a range of activities around the seven areas of learning to build on children's interest and development. She observes them during their play and plans their next steps to help them make good progress in their learning. During an adult-led activity children enjoy exploring number, colour, size and shape. Children enjoy opportunities to engage in a variety of sensory play. For example, they make their own pretend pizzas using play dough and a variety of equipment. They excitedly blow and catch bubbles in the garden and experiment with water. The childminder helps children to develop their communication skills. For example, she engages them in conversations and asks them questions. The childminder and children read favourite books together, which helps develop good literacy skills. She encourages children to retell stories and learn the different sounds and letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers and shares relevant information with parents about their child's needs to help them settle. She ensures the resources she provides are safe and reflect children's age and stage of development. The childminder sets clear expectations for good behaviour. She uses praise and encouragement to increase children's self-esteem. Children learn how to respect and share with each other and learn to take turns. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines. She provides a range of healthy snacks and well-balanced meals for children to choose from. Children have daily opportunities for exercise. They visit local parks and playgroups to help them develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They learn to start managing their own needs independently. Children are confident communicators and learn different mathematical concepts that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. For example, they compare the sizes of their sand castles. They build number lines in the garden and count out the numbers of objects confidently and accurately. Children learn about diversity and different cultures to explore their similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454339 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 1040983 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for 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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