Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates highly intuitive teaching skills. She weaves learning into children's play at every occasion and takes spontaneous opportunities to teach children something new. This consistent focus helps to support their rapid progress.  Children love to ask their own questions to find out how and why things happen. They are encouraged to be inquisitive and alert to any changes. The childminder is extremely patient and dedicates time to build children's understanding and satisfy their curiosity.  The childminder uses her expert knowledge of individual children to captivate their interests. She uses her observation and assessment information to help to provide precise challenge and shape children's learning.  The childminder is wonderfully nurturing and children build extremely strong and trusting emotional attachments with her. Children are confident and self-assured in her care.

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are remarkably independent from a very early age. The childminder inspires children to have a positive 'can do' attitude in all that they do.  The stimulating outdoor environment encourages children to explore, investigate and exercise. Children quickly develop a love of the outdoors and this helps to support their physical well-being.  The monitoring of children's progress is highly robust and the childminder knows children very well. She understands exactly what to do if children have any gaps in learning, including working with parents and external agencies.  Very strong partnerships with parents are forged. Highly effective two-way communication helps to support children's learning in the setting and at home. This cohesive approach contributes to the rapid progress that children make.

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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 professional development even further and broaden the impact of the already outstanding practice.

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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 observed children's activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about self-evaluation.  The inpector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  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 outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken a variety of training courses to help her to protect children. She has a very robust understanding of all aspects of child protection. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child and she keeps up to date with local authority procedures. The childminder strives for excellence and she constantly evaluates the quality of her practice. She gathers the views of others to support her extremely effective assessment. The childminder is highly experienced, well qualified and undertakes regular professional development. She is committed to constantly improving and she plans to continue to undertake training to deepen her already first-rate knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has excellent procedures in place to gather detailed information when children begin to attend. This assists her to promptly assess children's levels of development on entry and helps them to make a settled start. Children enjoy a wonderfully broad range of exciting experiences and they welcome the childminder to share in their fun. The childminder shows great enthusiasm as she joins in with children's imaginative play. She values their thoughts and supports them to develop their own ideas while role playing. The childminder uses regular opportunities to extend children's understanding of technology. For example, children delight in recording and sending voice messages to update parents about their day. Children grow to become articulate and keen communicators who enjoy engaging in discussions. The childminder consistently extends their language and thinking. She asks high-quality questions which are well timed during

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

children's play and daily routines. Children are given plenty of time to respond and the childminder knows precisely when to support and prompt their critical thinking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. She has very clear routines in place and high expectations which children respond to exceptionally well. For example, children talk confidently about how to use good table manners. Children are very polite and their behaviour is superb. Exceptional strategies are embedded to help children to review their actions and understand the impact they have on others. Children are supported to develop healthy lifestyles in a variety of ways. They learn to manage hygienic care routines for themselves, which they are incredibly motivated to do. The childminder has a very rigorous approach to keeping children safe. She teaches them how to safely manage some element of risk, such as how to use a stapler.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children consistently show extremely high levels of engagement. They are active and enthusiastic learners with a keen thirst for knowledge. Children are empowered to be adventurous and investigate during their play. They demonstrate impressive confidence in their ability to communicate with others. Children make superb progress in their learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for school, equipped with the skills, values and attitudes to help them to succeed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483984 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1001554 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Leyland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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