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 warm and playful. She uses her good knowledge of how children learn to engage them well in play and exploration. Children make good progress in their learning and personal development.  Children have good opportunities to decide where and what they want to play with. The childminder models enthusiasm for learning well. She joins in sensitively to support children's choices and interests.  Children are developing good social skills. They play cooperatively with other children and benefit from local trips and visits to places of interest.  The childminder's teaching is good. She accurately assesses children's progress. She shares regular summaries of their development with parents to help involve them in children's learning.  Children form secure relationship with the childminder. Parents are well informed about her policies and procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, information gained from assessments of what children already know is not used to best effect to help them make rapid progress in their learning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not help children to use simple sentences and expand on what they have said.

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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 use of information from assessments that help children make even more- rapid progress in their learning  enhance opportunities for children to expand on what they say and use simple sentences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and the other childminder working in the home during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of abuse. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She shares clear and relevant information with parents. She uses her links with the local authority well to help ensure that her policies are up to date. She works alongside another childminder working in the home to complete daily checks to help keep children safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends training events to help her evaluate and further develop the quality of her practice. She actively seeks and acts on parents' comments. She has good procedures to share relevant information with other providers to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques to engage children in play. She encourages children to use their imagination, encouraging them to mix soil and water into pretend cupcakes. She gives children time to develop their own games and promotes imaginary play. She asks questions to enhance their fun and encourage them to think. For instance, she asks who is missing as they count how many people are ready to go and play outside. She sensitively supports children, encouraging them to explore electrical toys and toy medical equipment. She reads stories well in ways that capture children's imagination, encouraging them to listen and act out different parts. She prompts children to use their senses. For instance, she helps them to notice the sound ripping paper makes and how sticky glue feels on their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good relationships between children and they cooperate well with good hygiene routines. The childminder encourages them to roll up their sleeves and to rub their hands together. She explains the need for clean hands when eating, helping to develop their understanding of good hygiene. Children learn about their bodies in a well stocked role play ambulance. She asks children how they are feeling and helps them to use bandages to help them feel better. Children are developing a good attitude to taking appropriate risks when playing outdoors. The childminder stays close by, giving children time to explore the fun, challenging, play equipment. She gently offers praise and reassurance, helping children to play safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and eager to explore. They listen well to the childminder and enjoy making choices in their play. They are developing good physical coordination and they climb, run and wheel toys in the garden. They demonstrate good understanding and imagination as they play. Children behave well and play cooperatively with other children. They are developing key skills in readiness for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491682 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1027401 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Croston, Lancashire. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder works alongside another childminder in the other childminder's home.

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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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