Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 and passionate practitioner who is committed to providing the highest-quality of care and education for all children. She uses her good knowledge of teaching and learning to help all children progress well.  The childminder's teaching is very good. She helps children to persevere when faced with challenge and become enthusiastic and inquisitive learners.  The childminder seeks detailed information from parents when children start in the setting. She provides children with a developmentally appropriate environment and helps them to feel safe, secure and settled with her.  The childminder is a very good role model who has high expectations of all the children in her care. Children respond well to this and their behaviour is excellent.  Parents value the childminder highly. They appreciate her flexible and supportive practice. The childminder is reflective and seeks the views of parents and children to

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This provision is good

help her plan improvements to her practice. This helps her to meet the needs of families.  The childminder works well with schools and settings which children attend. Good communication helps to ensure that children are well supported as they move between different learning environments.  The childminder helps children to understand and appreciate their local community, celebrate individuality and understand different cultures.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Continued professional development is not yet sufficiently focused on raising the quality of teaching 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

 seek professional development opportunities to raise teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed children playing and involved in planned activities.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held 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 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 range of robust and detailed health and safety policies and procedures. She ensures that parents have access to these and consistently follows them to promote children's safety. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the signs of abuse and neglect. She knows exactly what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder accurately assesses children's learning and attainment. She tracks children's progress over time and plans to meet any gaps in their learning through precisely tailored teaching. The childminder works well with other professionals and agencies to meet children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular observations of children's play. She uses her findings to focus her planning on helping children learn what they need to next. The childminder uses a range of teaching strategies to support children's individual learning styles. She helps children to develop skills and knowledge across all areas of learning. The childminder plans visits to places of interest which inspire children and ignite new fascinations. They confidently recognise and name robins and blackbirds after a visit to a local bird sanctuary. Children develop an understanding of what birds eat and make fat cakes to help them survive the winter. The childminder uses a rich range of words to promote children's growing vocabulary. She helps children to become confident at describing position, size, shape and colour while they play. Children count and talk about more and less as they compare amounts of objects. The childminder celebrates children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

achievements with parents and helps them to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans the learning environment to promote children's interests. Vibrant displays celebrate children's experiences and achievements. Children enjoy looking at these as they talk about what they have done and learnt. High-quality resources are available for children to choose from. They excitedly search through shelves to find a favourite game. The childminder sits with children as they take turns and play together. She helps children to understand how to follow the rules, and the importance of cooperative play. Children are taught to understand and follow hygiene routines and they become increasingly independent. They tidy, organise equipment and help to prepare their lunch. Nutritious snacks and home cooked, balanced meals promote healthy eating. The childminder ensures that children get regular fresh air and exercise outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All groups of children make at least good progress from their starting points. Those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported to make rapid progress. The childminder uses funding effectively to improve outcomes for children and help them to reach their potential. Children investigate and explore their surroundings with confidence, learn to think for themselves, ask and answer questions and make sense of the world around them. They are very well prepared with the key skills needed for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493240 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1031282 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 cares for children from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is registered to provide funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds qualified teacher status and has a qualification at level 8 in special educational needs.

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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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