Childminder 307686

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 18 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has made significant improvements to her provision. She has successfully met the action and the recommendations that were raised at the last inspection.  Parent partnerships are very strong. Parents comment that their children are very happy, settled and well cared for in a home-from-home environment.  Children quickly build strong emotional bonds with the childminder and they are very responsive to her. They are happy and settled in their play and grow in confidence quickly.  Children show good levels of engagement. The childminder knows what fascinates them and she follows their choices in play.  The childminder promptly recognises when children's concentration begins to diminish and provides alternative experiences to retain their interest in learning.  The childminder provides good support for children's developing literacy. She helps them to build the skills they need in preparation for school, such as recognising their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder largely focuses on asking children questions that require simple answers and children are not fully effectively challenged to think critically.  The childminder does not make the best use of care routines to extend children's independence in everyday tasks.

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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

 enhance questioning skills and provide even better opportunities for children to think about and test their own ideas  strengthen care routines that help children to learn to do things for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had various discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what may cause concerns about a child. She understands local authority procedures in place to help to protect children from harm. The childminder undertakes training and she has developed links with other childminders to support her professional development. She works closely with her co-childminder to extend the quality of experiences for children. Her self- evaluation is effective and she works with the local authority to support her improvement. The childminder undertakes termly progress summaries to track children's development and she shares these with parents. She knows what to do if children have gaps in their learning, including collaborating with external agencies for support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She accurately assesses their progress and identifies their next steps in learning. The childminder plans a broad range of experiences in the setting and through regular and varied outings. Parents contribute to children's ongoing learning and development journals. The childminder provides different sensory experiences to engage all ages of children. For example, older children enjoy experimenting with the pathway of water and babies like to feel the texture of shells. The childminder helps to develop children's communication and language skills according to their needs. For example, she provides a simple narrative to help to develop babies' understanding. The childminder provides good mathematical experiences during children's play. Children can count by rote and recognise numerals from an early age. The childminder knows what children need to make the best start, when the time comes to go

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents before children begin to attend, to help her to meet their needs and interests. She places great importance on ensuring that children have a settled start. The childminder has a variety of effective strategies to help them to become familiar with her and the setting. Children behave well and are kind and cooperative with one another. They sit together to enjoy a social experience during mealtimes and are encouraged to use good manners. The childminder talks to children about healthy foods as they eat. Children are supported to develop positive attitudes to outdoor play and exercise. They develop a strong sense of physical well-being as they grow older. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments. She has a good focus on keeping children safe in her home, garden and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They communicate well and are inquisitive learners. Older children particularly enjoy exploring the outdoors. Children are well prepared with the skills and attitudes for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307686 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1044225 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Hoghton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co-childminder.

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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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