Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 11 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 makes good use of his close links with the local authority and works well with his co-childminder to meet children's needs. He reviews the quality of provision and this information is used to improve his practice effectively.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is calm and attentive to children. He has a good understanding of how children play and learn.  The childminder is a good role model and children behave very well. He encourages them to use good manners and take turns as they play. Children learn to manage their own risks. The childminder gets to know children well and supports them to develop independence and confidence.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers important information about children when they first start. He shares information with parents regularly and keeps them updated about their child's learning and development. Children make good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support opportunities for children to have sufficient, uninterrupted time during their play to test and try out their own ideas.  The childminder's professional development plans do not focus sharply on continuing to extend his knowledge and good teaching skills 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

 ensure children have sufficient, uninterrupted time during play that helps them to test and try out their own ideas and develop their critical-thinking skills even further  enhance professional development so that it increases the potential to raise the good standard of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector discussed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  She looked at a range of relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact should he have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. He undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals. The childminder works in partnership with his co- childminder and through partnership working the childminder provides a consistent and continuous approach to children's learning and care. Relationships with parents are good. Information is shared daily as to what children have achieved and experienced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning in both indoor and outdoor environments. For example, children enjoy looking at animal stories inside, then visiting woodland outside to look for animals. The childminder sensitively teaches children as they play. He promotes children's speech well. He talks to them about what they are doing and asks open-ended questions to promote their thinking. Children enjoy stories and rhymes as part of their daily routine. They use their mathematical skills well, counting the dinosaurs and grouping them in rows. The childminder uses his regular observations to track their progress well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond positively to the childminder's guidance. The childminder helps children to develop essential social skills. Children are reminded to use good manners, share and take turns. Minor disagreements between children are managed sensitively and successfully. The childminder routinely praises children during their play and routines. This helps to promote their self-esteem. Children's good health and understanding of safety are effectively supported. For example, they are provided with a hot lunch and instinctively blow it before eating. They have regular opportunities to be active and they enjoy physical play where they learn to manage risks, both in the childminder's garden and on outings. Children are well supported to follow good hygiene routines and their personal care needs are well met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are curious and keen to play alongside the childminder. They have a positive attitude to learning. Children progress well from their starting points. They are learning to make choices about everyday activities. Children learn to listen and have good communication skills. They develop the important skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444423 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1060101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Preston. He operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He works closely with another childminder working at the same premises. 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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Telephone number

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