Childminder 308170

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 5 August 2009

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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 regularly seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information to drive improvements.  The childminder plans a broad range of experiences for children that promotes all areas of learning. She uses comprehensive assessments to accurately evaluate the progress that children make.  Strong and respectful partnership working is established with parents. The childminder provides a range of fun ideas for activities for parents to continue children's learning at home.  Children's emotional and physical well-being are supported well by the warm, friendly and welcoming childminder.  Children have an eager disposition towards learning. They have a strong sense of belonging and are independent and confident individuals. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The programme of professional development is not always highly focused, to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is constantly improving.  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 their learning even further.

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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

 build on the programme of training and continuous professional development to help raise the quality of teaching further  provide children with more opportunities to make their own choices and use these occasions to extend their learning, through their chosen interests.

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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 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 looked at feedback documents from parents and took account of their views.  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 robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of provision and has high expectations of children. She has attended bereavement training to help to support children and their families. This has a positive impact on helping to promote children's emotional well-being. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other professionals and settings children attend. She shares information to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to help establish children's interests and what children can already do. She uses a range of effective methods to keep parents up to date with the progress children make. The childminder knows children well and plans a variety of activities to promote their learning. She uses different strategies to promote children's communication skills. For example, she provides a running commentary, introduces new words and asks questions as children play. Children enjoy singing rhymes and songs and are confident talkers. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts in everyday tasks and play opportunities. Children count the fruit they thread onto skewers and experiment with different sized resources to transport the pasta. They show good creativity and imagination as they dress up and make imaginary cups of tea. Children concentrate and keep on trying as they throw the ball and catch it on the sticky bat. They are motivated to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learn and try new things and are developing the skills to promote their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes children's care needs and routines from the start, by sharing information with parents. This helps children settle in quickly and form a secure bond and attachment with the childminder. Children show confidence in social situations and in their own abilities. They develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children gain confidence carrying out manageable risks and taking on challenges. For example, children carefully use a variety of tools and large outdoor play equipment. They enjoy plenty of fresh air as they go on outings within the local community. Children are offered a range of experiences to promote their understanding of different people and ways of life.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress from their starting points. They are provided with support and good quality teaching to help develop the skills and attitudes to promote future learning. Children are active, excited and eager to learn, and are keen to play and explore. They are developing the skills to prepare them well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308170 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 855166 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Fleetwood. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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