Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 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 very committed to improving and maintaining the quality of her practice and provision. She is proactive in seeking to advance her knowledge and skills. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She has prioritised areas for improvement and constantly evaluates activities and experiences provided for children. Furthermore, she teaches children to be reflective learners.  Overall, partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder gathers a comprehensive range of information from them when children first start. She keeps them well informed and provides feedback about how well their children are progressing in their learning and development.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play. She effectively uses the observations to assess and plan for children's next steps in learning. The progress that children are making in their learning and development is good.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a good role model for children. She effectively supports them to manage their feelings and teaches them how to behave appropriately. Children learn to respect others and develop an understanding of the diverse world in which they live.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored a wide enough range of methods to engage parents more fully in providing comments and feedback to enhance the provision 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

 seek other ways of engaging parents and encouraging them to provide comments and feedback to help drive improvement further.

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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 relevant documentation, such as the children's learning files, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members over the age of 16 years.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about self-evaluation, her partnership with parents and outdoor provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is well organised. Children have access to a range of activities that meet their individual needs and interests. Robust risk assessments are carried out on all activities provided. These help to minimise hazards and keep children safe. Training and professional development take a high priority with the childminder. She uses a wide variety of methods to develop her skills and extend her knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder has established very good relationships with other providers. This helps when children move between settings, contributing effectively to successful shared care and learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very knowledgeable and uses her skills effectively when observing, assessing and planning to meet children's needs. She plans stimulating activities that challenge children and extend their skills. She supports children well in developing their communication and language skills. Children are very responsive and make comments, such as, 'I have got an idea'. The childminder models language and thinking effectively, supporting children to find their own solutions to problems. Children have plentiful opportunities to be creative and develop their early mathematical skills. For example, they explore paints by mixing colours themselves. They have opportunities to paint on a large scale using big pieces of paper on the floor. This facilitates self-expression and helps them to improve their arm and hand control.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively fosters children's emotional well-being. Children are settled and confident in the setting, showing their attachment to the childminder. Children's physical well-being is fostered equally well. The childminder provides children with a wide variety of exciting and stimulating experiences in the outdoors. They learn about the natural world, such as observing how different fruits grow and ripen. The childminder teaches children how to identify and manage their own risks, for example, when doing activities in the wildlife area. Children are taught to wash their hands and become independent in their self-care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in relation to the starting points. Children are self- motivated, enthusiastic and active in their learning. They show an eagerness to learn and spend long periods of time engaged in activities. Children are effectively developing the skills needed for moving on to nursery or school. They are learning to recognise letters, numbers and differentiate between different sounds. They learn to count and to categorise objects. They learn some mathematical language, such as big and small. Children show their love of books and take delight in learning new words and rhyme, such as wriggle and squirm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482535 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 995651 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 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 Torrisholme, Lancaster. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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