Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 extremely conscientious and committed. She has worked hard to develop her childminding practice. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and has identified areas for further improvement.  Children are very happy and settled. They develop close relationships with the childminder and cooperate fully during play and routine activities.  Children are well behaved. The childminder uses a range of strategies to promote children's good behaviour. They are learning how to share and take turns. This helps them to play well together and develop good manners and social skills.  The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities. She completes regular observations of children's learning and uses this information to plan experiences to meet their current needs and interests. Children are motivated to learn and they make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of visits to children's groups and local places of

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This provision is good

interest. This helps to extend children's understanding of their local community and their knowledge of the living world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet developed a fully focused programme of professional development to extend her knowledge and skills even further.  Sometimes, the childminder does not collect detailed information from parents about children's learning when they first start at the setting.

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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

 develop further a more targeted programme of professional development that helps to enhance existing knowledge and teaching skills  embed systems for collecting detailed information from parents about children's learning when they first attend.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, children's learning records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect children in her care. She has a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns relating to children's welfare. A range of policies and procedures is used to support safe practice. Regular risk assessments are completed for the home and on outings which help to minimise hazards to children. The childminder uses a range of methods to keep parents well informed about their children's activities. She closely monitors children's development and assesses their progress. The childminder meets regularly with parents to, generally, share information and discuss children's learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of individual children's current stage of development and interests. She uses a wide range of good teaching techniques as she supports children's play. The childminder supports children's language development well. She provides a running commentary during activities and encourages children to talk about what they are doing. For example, children enjoy engaging in role play and use their imagination to introduce new characters into their play. Children are encouraged to be independent learners. They confidently explore their play environment and regularly return to the childminder to share their toys. Children enjoy being creative and exploring paint. The childminder sensitively supports children as they experiment with different printing tools and talk about their pictures. Children learn about colours and shapes and are encouraged to practise their counting skills. They have opportunities to practise their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

early writing skills and demonstrate good coordination skills joining shapes together. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very calm and caring. She provides children with lots of praise and encouragement. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they confidently help the childminder with everyday tasks. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy living and lifestyles. She encourages them to make healthy food choices and to follow good hygiene procedures. Children are very polite and show respect for each other and the childminder. They have opportunities to socialise with other adults and children at groups in the local area. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and to practise their physical skills in local parks and activity areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy choosing their own activities and carrying out independent tasks, such as laying the table for snack time and tidying away toys. Children play well together and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are motivated to learn and demonstrate good concentration skills. Children are developing a good range of skills that helps them prepare for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478518 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 982531 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Crawford Village, Skelmersdale. The provision operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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