Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 13 May 2011

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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 uses detailed assessment methods to accurately evaluate the progress that children make. She knows the procedures to follow to seek early support when necessary, to help close any gaps in children's learning and development.  The childminder actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion so that children learn about each other, the wider community and the world around them.  The childminder has high expectations of children and carefully plans for each child's next steps in learning. She provides activities that offer interest and challenge for all children, including those with special educational needs or disability.  The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being well. She provides encouragement and gentle reassurance, which has a positive impact on children's self-confidence and motivation.  Children engage in a range of fun opportunities and experiences. They are supported

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, when children might benefit from choosing and following their own play ideas, the childminder interrupts them and does not follow their lead to extend learning even further.  The childminder does not use highly effective methods to involve and engage parents more fully in their children's 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

 provide children with more opportunities to make their own choices and use these opportunities to extend their learning through their chosen interests  promote partnership working with parents more fully and share ideas about ways in which parents can support children's learning at home.

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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 looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do should she be concerned about the welfare or safety of a child. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of provision and children's progress. She uses this information to find ways to enhance all aspects of practice. The childminder attends regular training to improve her knowledge and skills. She effectively translates her knowledge into practice and delivers good quality teaching. The childminder plans the environment well to make learning interesting for children and support their individual interests and learning styles. She understands the importance of partnership working with others. She shares information with parents about the progress their child makes. The childminder establishes strong partnership working with other professionals to provide consistency in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She plans an enabling environment with a variety of age-appropriate resources that children are able to access at their level. The childminder promotes children's language well in a variety of ways. For example, she uses props when sharing stories and encourages babies to join in by turning pages and pointing to the pictures. She provides a running commentary and introduces new words as children play. Young children show good listening, attention and problem-solving skills as they respond to the questions the childminder asks. Children enjoy the funny animal noises the childminder makes. They concentrate as they carefully manipulate the different objects into position in the shape sorter and jigsaw activities. The childminder understands how to differentiate planning to meet the needs of the range of children who attend, including children with special educational needs or disability. Children are curious and motivated

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learners and developing the skills for future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and provides children with clear explanations of behavioural expectations. Children form close bonds and attachments with her and their behaviour is good. The childminder works closely with parents and establishes children's care needs and routines from the start. She shares children's achievements with parents and children, which helps children develop confidence in their own abilities. Children are given time to practise their physical skills, through a variety of activities and routines. They learn how to keep themselves safe and make healthy choices. Children are provided with healthy food and plenty of opportunities for fresh air and energetic play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making consistent progress from their starting points. Children enjoy learning and are active learners who are motivated to have a go and keep on trying. Children communicate well and play cooperatively with each other. They listen well and consider different views and ideas. Children develop their skills in early mathematics and literacy and show an eager disposition towards learning. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308009 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 855163 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder supports children with special educational needs or disability.

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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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