Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 3 October 2012

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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 conscientious and she has a strong commitment to providing the best for children in her care. Her self-evaluation is effective and, overall, areas for improvement are clearly identified.  The childminder, generally, communicates effectively with parents. She uses a variety of ways to keep them informed about their children's well-being and development. Furthermore, she has a proactive approach to sharing parenting advice and keeping them informed about health and safety.  Children are well behaved for their ages and the childminder helps them to learn about kind sharing. The childminder is a consistently good role model and she encourages children to develop good manners.  Children are motivated to take part in personal care tasks from an early age. They cooperate with daily routines to wash their hands. The childminder offers step-by-step guidance to help them to become more independent.

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers flexible settling-in arrangements according to children's and their families' needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to prepare children for school to help them to make a settled start. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet have a fully focused plan for professional development to further improve her teaching skills to an outstanding level.  The childminder's new system for gathering information from parents about children's learning and development is not yet fully effective.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely and raise teaching skills to an outstanding level  refine systems to ensure that information gathered from parents accurately reflects what children know and can do.

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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 jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  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 good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of how to safeguard children and what to do if she has any concerns. She teaches children what to do if they are worried about someone's behaviour towards them. The childminder keeps herself up to date with local authority procedures to help to keep children safe. She has consistent procedures in place to ensure that children's safety is prioritised. Fire evacuation practices, safety features in the home and efficient risk assessments contribute to protecting children from harm. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend. She knows what to do if children have gaps in their learning, including collaborating with parents and external agencies for support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She observes them as they play and shapes her planning according to their unique needs and interests. Children thrive in a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment. The childminder uses a variety of good communication strategies to help to encourage children to talk. For example, she speaks clearly, giving children good eye contact and time to respond. The childminder asks questions to prompt young children to think and respond. She monitors their progress and effectively prioritises their next steps in development. Parents comment that children are well supported to learn and they make good progress during their time in the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are reassured by the childminder's wonderfully nurturing ways. She quickly builds strong emotional attachments with children and this helps them to feel relaxed in their play. She regularly makes adjustments to her plans and routines to ensure that children remain emotionally settled. Mealtimes are positive learning experiences. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. For example, children are eager to cut their own bananas and the childminder supports them to hold a knife. Children's physical well- being is effectively supported. They enjoy a variety of physical activities and outdoor experiences. The childminder complements her home-based experiences with a range of visits to play groups and activity sessions. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles from an early age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and inquisitive in their play and they enjoy their time with the childminder. They grow in confidence and respond well to praise. Children show good levels of independence, appropriate to their ages. They begin to develop positive attitudes towards learning. The childminder introduces young children to the key skills they will need for future learning and school. For example, she encourages them to join in with counting as they play. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441952 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1059993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Leyland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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