Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 a highly qualified early years practitioner. She is passionate about providing all children with a nurturing environment where they can reach their full potential.  Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant plan activities and experiences which ignite children's imaginations and promote their different learning styles. This helps to ensure that all children progress well.  The childminder works closely with parents when children start in the setting. Settling- in procedures are flexible to meet the needs of children and their families.  Children of all ages behave extremely well. The childminder and her assistant are good role models who have high expectations of all children. They sensitively help children cope in different social situations.  Parents appreciate hearing about their children's achievements and progress. The childminder ensures that parents know what they can do to support learning at home.

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This provision is good

She seeks parents' views to help her make improvements to the setting.  The childminder understands the importance of following safe recruitment procedures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Continued professional development is not sufficiently focused on raising the quality of good teaching further.  Self-evaluation does not assess the impact of changes to practice on outcomes for children.

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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

 develop professional development opportunities that raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  strengthen self-evaluation processes further and assess the impact of changes to practice on outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children 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 works closely with her assistant to ensure that wherever children choose to play, they are closely supervised. They talk to children about how to move around the setting and use toys and equipment with care. This helps children begin to recognise dangers and assess risks for themselves. Both practitioners understand their role to keep children free from harm. They recognise the signs of abuse and neglect and know what to do if they have concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder keeps detailed records of children's achievements and progress. This helps her to recognise any gaps in their learning or specific needs. The childminder is committed to working with other professionals and understands the importance of seeking any additional help for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information she gathers about children's interests and progress to provide engaging activities and experiences for them. She works with her assistant to help children learn what they need to next. Children spend a long time exploring and investigating coloured pasta tubes. Older children fill and empty a number of different vessels and cooking implements. Younger children look at the different colours and feel the shapes. The childminder helps them to create shakers and to listen to the sounds as the pasta drops into metal containers. Later all the children sing songs with actions as they pretend to be sleeping, hopping and stomping animals. Both practitioners encourage children to be verbal, ask and answer questions and share their thoughts. This helps children develop into confident communicators. They learn to listen carefully and enjoy reading books and sharing stories with the childminder and their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well supported to develop independence and enjoy helping with tasks in the setting. They confidently use a dustpan and brush to sweep up lunch crumbs and put them in the kitchen bin. These activities help to extend children's physical skills and sense of responsibility. The childminder and her assistant are always close at hand to offer children help and support when they need it. They also know when to sit back and let children become engrossed in play. The learning environment is well organised and inviting. Children are encouraged to make selections from the wide range of high-quality resources available. They are well supported to learn to share and take turns. Children are provided with healthy drinks and nutritious snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and stages of development make good progress from their unique starting points. They develop good physical skills and an understanding of the world around them. They enjoy play in the garden and go on many outings in the local area. Babies and toddlers are able to rest and then wake up ready to engage and learn. Older children show consideration for their younger friends as they begin to understand the feelings and needs of others. Children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to cope well in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492698 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1022858 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Morecambe, Lancashire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher and works with an assistant. She is registered to provide funded education for two-, 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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