Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 23 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a range of activities to support children's interests and the next steps in their learning. She joins in with their play to offer further encouragement and challenge.  Children enjoy supportive and caring relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their individual needs and engages in sensitive care practices. As a result, children have a strong sense of security and belonging, and their physical and emotional well- being are promoted effectively.  Parents feel included in their children's experiences and are supported to extend children's learning at home. This shared approach effectively supports children's learning, development and well-being, both in their own home and in the childminder's care.  The childminder is committed to developing her practice with further training and reading. As a result, children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date

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This provision is good

knowledge and delivers good quality experiences for them.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment. The children choose from a wide variety of quality resources, both indoors and outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give very young children sufficient time to fully investigate and explore.  The tracking of children's learning is not precise enough to drive up the quality of their learning experiences to the highest possible 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

 increase the opportunities for younger children to follow and explore their own ideas without being interrupted  sharpen the way children's progress is tracked and drive up the quality of their learning experiences to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the written views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed the required training courses. As a result, she is alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse and keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well-being. The childminder reflects on what she does and develops ways to continually improve. Since the last inspection, she has obtained a relevant childcare qualification and engaged in related voluntary work, in order to improve her practice. She continues to set targets, in order to improve further. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder uses her knowledge well and provides experiences that link to children's interests. Children engage in fun activities in the indoor and outdoor environment and are all making good progress in their learning. There is a sharp focus on helping children to gain communication and language skills. The childminder uses play opportunities to introduce new words, articulate sounds and extend speaking skills. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a variety of different resources and there are well thought out learning opportunities. For example, young children delight in discovering photographs of their family as they play in rice. They copy the childminder's play and babble with delight. The childminder skilfully supports their early speaking as she repeats familiar words, counts, describes, and encourages children to play cooperatively. Children are very responsive to the childminder's warm, fun interactions and enjoy playing with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children before they start and quickly builds up a trusting relationship with them. This gives them a sense of security and they quickly become confident and happy learners. The childminder is a good role model for children and treats them with kindness and respect. She constantly praises and encourages them, supporting their self-esteem. Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and have plenty of opportunities to be physically active outdoors in the fresh air. This, together with sensible personal hygiene routines and opportunities for regular exercise, contributes to children's good health and well-being. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and development. The wide range of activities and purposeful teaching has a positive impact on children's learning and development. They quickly gain the confidence needed to try new experiences. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369423 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1044243 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Leyland, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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