Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 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 is keen to improve her practice. She has established a strong link with the local authority for support. The childminder also networks with other childminders.  The childminder nurtures children and she builds strong emotional attachments with them. She has a natural, calming manner and children feel secure and loved in her care.  The childminder enhances children's physical well-being. They enjoy a daily programme of trips, visits and outdoor experiences.  Excellent strategies are in place to extend children's communication and language through play. The childminder routinely gives children her time and attention. She repeats and rephrases what children say, modeling how to say words correctly for them to hear.  Children make good progress. The childminder knows how to help children to develop the skills and attitudes needed for school when the time comes.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the

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This provision is good

childminder's practice. They comment that she offers a home-from-home environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Arrangements for professional development are not focused precisely enough on raising the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  Although the childminder evaluates and reflects on some aspects of her practice, her plans for future improvement are not precise enough to enable her to raise all areas of practice to the highest level.

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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 current arrangements for professional development and focus more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  develop the way in which self-evaluation is used that more precisely identifies areas for further improvement and make specific plans to help to achieve them.

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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.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and any regular visitors.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and children 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 good understanding of her role in safeguarding. She knows what may cause her concern about a child and what to do if she is concerned. The childminder keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities, including when there are any visitors to the home. The childminder has undertaken training in safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene. She has a strong focus on keeping children safe. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessment to minimise any potential hazards. Children take part in regular fire evacuation drills and she has a variety of safety features in the home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers precise information from parents when children begin to attend. She observes children and assesses their progress to help her to plan good experiences and guide their ongoing development. Parents feel involved and are kept informed about children's care and learning. The childminder knows how to identify any gaps in learning. She knows what to do to address these, including linking with parents and external agencies. The childminder provides stimulating sensory play experiences and these encourage young children to explore new things. Children engage in role play, which they thoroughly enjoy. The childminder supports their thinking, prompting them to access props and giving them ideas to follow. Children enjoy making marks from an early age. This helps them to prepare for early writing when they are ready.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has extremely flexible procedures in place to help children to settle. She works closely with parents to meet the needs of children and their families. Children show growing independence relevant to their ages and stages of development. The childminder helps them to learn how to manage care routines by themselves. Hygienic nappy changing procedures are in place and children are guided to use the toilet when they are ready. Children are keen to feed themselves and older children are motivated to tidy up when they spill food. Lunchtime is a positive experience for children. The childminder provides healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. She has an excellent understanding of how to manage children's allergies. The childminder teaches children about how to behave and she praises their good cooperation. Children are guided to have good manners and the childminder is a good role model.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and start to make good progress within a short time. They quickly grow in confidence and choose what they would like to play with. They are happy and settled in their play. Young children join in and try new things with the childminder's close guidance. Children willingly use numbers during their play and the childminder helps guide them to learn how to count through daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487744 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1012462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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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 2015 and lives in Eccleston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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