Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 24 October 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 gathers the views of others to support the evaluation of her practice and she accurately prioritises areas for improvement.  Effective teamwork contributes to high-quality practice. The childminder encourages her assistants to reflect on and evaluate experiences and together they undertake future planning.  The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend to better support their development. She values partnership working to help to quickly identify and bridge any gaps in learning. Furthermore, she knows how to work with external agencies, if necessary.  The childminder consistently demonstrates good teaching skills and this helps children to make good progress.  The childminder gathers high-quality information from parents when children begin to attend. Children are aided to settle quickly and the childminder promptly tailors experiences to meet their early needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of the outdoor environment for those children who enjoy playing outdoors.  Children are not fully supported to learn about healthy lifestyles and staff do not consistently demonstrate healthy practices.

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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

 enhance the quality of learning experiences even further for those children who enjoy playing outdoors  provide even more opportunities for children to develop a good understanding about healthy lifestyles and help them to adopt healthy practices.

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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 and the childminder jointly observed an assistant carrying out an activity with children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants. 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 and her assistants have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding. They know what may cause them concern about a child and what to do if they are concerned. The childminder keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help to keep children safe. She takes effective steps to protect children when students undertake placements. The childminder has a strong desire to share her expertise and positively impact on the practice of others. She is committed to continued professional development for herself and her assistants. The childminder carries out regular supervision and annual appraisals with her assistants. She has effective strategies in place to help to reduce any hazards to children. She knows how to deal with any accidents that may occur. The childminder has maintained her good practice since her last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good strategies to support children's communication and language development. She frequently talks with them and encourages their speaking. Children are given time to respond and the childminder praises their contributions. The childminder asks a good range of questions and encourages children to think about different possibilities. Children are well supported to reach their next stages of development, including school. The childminder helps them to lay the foundations for early writing. For example, three-year-old children are encouraged to develop a love of making marks in the sand. The childminder has a strong emphasis on sharing information with parents. She helps them to understand children's learning and how to guide their development at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and confident in their play. The childminder and her assistants have built strong bonds with them. Children particularly seek the childminder to share the fun in their play. She knows precisely how to engage them and captivate their interest. The childminder allows children the freedom to follow their fascinations. She supports their choices and they know that she has exciting ideas of her own. Children show good levels of independence and they are generally motivated to manage care tasks by themselves. The childminder has very good strategies in place to promote children's good cooperation with each other. She consistently offers praise to encourage their positive behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy in their play and new children settle with ease. They navigate around the room, independently selecting their own resources. Children have good listening and attention skills for their ages. They especially enjoy story time and group singing games. Children make good progress from their starting points. Pre-school children are well prepared for school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457908 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1066602 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. She employs two assistants, one of whom holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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