Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 16 May 2013

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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 forms successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets with them regularly to share good practice and keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She shares information with them every day and keeps them well informed about their children's progress.  The childminder uses her skills, knowledge and experience well. She interacts purposefully with children and responds well to young children's attempts to make conversation, helping to support them to develop their early communication skills.  The childminder has a firm understanding of how to support children's learning through play. Children are motivated to learn, enthusiastic in their approach and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder helps children learn to value and respect similarities and differences. They enjoy activities and visits to places in the community and further afield.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Reflection on the quality of provision does not have the exceptional detail required to raise all aspects of practice to outstanding levels.  Information gained from parents when children first start does not always provide the childminder with the detailed information she requires to help her plan precisely for children's future learning.

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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

 sharpen the detail with which practice is reflected on, to support raising the quality of all aspects of provision to consistently exceptional levels  enhance the depth of information gathered from parents about children's learning and development on entry to the setting, to further enrich the planning process from the onset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She has a clear understanding of what to do if she is concerned about children's safety and welfare, including local reporting procedures. The childminder has established good relationships with the local pre-school and Reception class teacher at the school. This helps when children move between settings, contributing effectively to successful shared care and learning opportunities. The childminder develops her knowledge and aspects of her provision through activities, such as professional networking and research. For example, from knowledge gained, she has improved the learning environment to enable children to more readily access toys and resources. Regular assessment helps the childminder to check children's progress. She uses this information to suitably address any gaps in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides age-appropriate activities which are clearly matched to children's interests. For example, children enjoy exploring the texture of dry rice. They remain engaged for long periods of time as they use the rice to fill and empty containers. The childminder actively joins in with the play and uses the opportunity to develop children's mathematical and language skills. She asks effective questions and encourages them to think for themselves. Children's language skills are developing well. There are opportunities to mark make on a large scale, to help self-expression and the development of small-muscle skills. The childminder completes regular observations of children's play and uses this information to plan activities based on children's abilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the warm and welcoming home of the childminder. The childminder has a calm, caring and patient manner which helps to create an environment where children feel safe and where their emotional needs are supported. Children clearly show the attachment they have for the childminder. Behaviour is good. Children make choices in their play and access resources independently. Children have ample opportunities to mix with other adults and children. For example, during weekly visits to playgroups and outings to the shops and library. All children's care needs are agreed with parents and ongoing daily dairies ensure children's needs are continually met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress within the range of development expected for their age. They are enthusiastic learners who are eager to take part in both planned and self- chosen activities. They show good motivation and concentration. Children try hard and persistently attempt to achieve their goals. They acquire the skills and attitudes needed for future learning and eventually for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377381 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1065204 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in Clitheroe. The childminder operates term time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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