Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 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 has high expectations and regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She is keen to drive forward ongoing improvements and provide children with good quality care and learning.  Accurate observations and assessments are used to ensure the childminder gets to know children well and plans effectively for what they need to learn next. This contributes towards the good progress children are making from their starting points.  The rich learning environment indoors is resourced well with high-quality resources that promote all areas of learning and development.  Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder. They settle in well and make friends easily. Children are independent, sociable and inquisitive learners who develop a growing confidence in their own abilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use highly effective methods to share information and provide ideas for parents to continue children's learning at home.  Children who prefer to learn outside have fewer opportunities to explore and investigate.

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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

 build on the methods in place to more effectively share information and provide further ideas that will help parents to continue their children's learning at home  increase ways for those children who prefer to learn outside to explore and investigate.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning documentation. She looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at a range of parental feedback documents and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues and her role in keeping children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she be worried about the welfare or safety of a child. The childminder has high aspirations and regularly reflects on the quality of her practice. She undertakes ongoing training to enhance her knowledge and skills. This has helped her to understand how to effectively plan to meet the needs of children. The childminder ensures that equality and diversity are at the heart of her practice. She understands the importance of working with other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote the learning and development of children. She follows children's interests well and plans fun and exciting indoor experiences that she knows children enjoy. The childminder promotes children's language well and in a variety of ways. For example, she tells stories with an exciting tone and expression that stimulates children's interest and fascination. She engages children in purposeful conversations and invites them to talk about their views and experiences. Children are keen to answer questions and excited to join in activities. They listen attentively and fill in the gaps that the childminder leaves in the stories. The childminder skilfully introduces early mathematics into activities and everyday routines. This encourages children to match, count and compare colours and shapes. They are keen to take on new challenges and develop good critical-thinking skills. For example, children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

work out how to use different tools and experiment to find out how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder invites parents to share details of children's care needs and routines from the start. She provides a warm and welcoming environment and values children's contributions. Children feel a strong sense of belonging and enjoy making choices throughout the day. They are developing confidence and strong independence skills. Children are provided with healthy food and are beginning to learn about making healthy choices. The childminder is a good role model and provides gentle reminders of behavioural expectations. Older children show kindness and consideration to younger ones. All children are eager to offer help and carry out small tasks, such as tidying away their toys. Children learn how to use tools with care and to keep themselves safe. Their physical and emotional well-being are promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners and play together cooperatively. They are active and motivated to play and explore, particularly in the indoors environment. Children are keen to contribute their own ideas and listen to the views of others. They have fun and are developing the skills and attitudes needed in readiness for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481929 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 993719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Fulwood, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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