Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses a range of effective teaching strategies to support children's individual learning styles. This helps to ensure that all children progress well from their starting points.  The childminder has a very good understanding of child development and how children learn. She ensures that the environment reflects children's developmental needs and interests. This helps children to remain focused and engaged for long periods.  Children are very happy and form strong bonds with the childminder. She is always close by to offer them help, encouragement, comfort and reassurance when they need it.  The childminder helps children to understand how to cope in different social situations. They develop friendships, learn to take turns, play cooperatively and behave very well.  The childminder works in strong partnerships with parents, regularly sharing information about children's progress and supporting home learning. She is committed

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This provision is good

to working with schools, settings and other professionals to meet children's needs.  The childminder helps children to recognise dangers and assess risks for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder solves problems for children without encouraging them to think about and find their own solutions.  Self-evaluation is not yet closely focused on assessing the impact of practice on outcomes for children.

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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

 provide children with greater opportunities to think about and solve problems for themselves  focus self-evaluation on assessing the effectiveness and impact of changes to practice on outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house used for childminding.  The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors and assessed the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records, risk assessments, observation assessment and planning records and suitability checks.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of child protection procedures and her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. Robust policies and procedures underpin the childminder's good practice and risk assessments are used effectively. Overall, the childminder is a reflective practitioner and committed to continually improving her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her meet their needs. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to deepen her knowledge of early years practice. Children's attainment is closely tracked to ensure that any gaps in learning, or specific needs, are swiftly addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, overall, plans a range of exciting play experiences which inspires children to learn, engage, explore and investigate the world around them. For example, outside, children watch insects, nurture plants, make marks and become familiar with a range of natural materials. Children develop physical skills and they negotiate spaces and find different ways to move around, climb and balance. The childminder's teaching has an instant impact on the way children use equipment. After showing children how to roll small-world vehicles down a toy garage ramp they are inspired to try the same thing on the larger outdoor slide. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their language, communication and social skills. She engages them in conversations and asks and answers questions as they play. The childminder encourages children to access and enjoy a range of high quality and attractively presented texts which

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

reflect their interests. This helps children develop a love for books and a desire to read. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's attainment. She builds on their prior experiences and helps them to learn their next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly and build positive and secure relationships with the childminder. They are listened to, learn to respect one another and care for their environment. The childminder provides children with balanced and nutritious foods. Healthy drinks are available to help keep children hydrated. Children are taught about healthy eating and where their food comes from. They enjoy picking and pulling fruits and vegetables in the garden and allotment. The childminder is an excellent role model. She is happy and positive, calm and consistent with all children. The childminder delights in children's achievements and uses praise and encouragement to help them develop resilience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They develop independence and the confidence to cope with new situations. Children learn to respect the views of others and understand and value their local community. The childminder uses rules and routines to help prepare children very well with the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480801 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 990273 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 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 Lancaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, 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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