Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 24 June 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 places a strong emphasis on building good relationships with children and their families. This helps children to form secure attachments. They are well settled and show confidence in the childminder's care.  The childminder knows what children can do and observes their play to identify their emerging needs. She uses this information to plan a wide range of interesting experiences that children learn from.  The childminder acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with plenty of praise and encouragement. She is a positive role model and children are aware of boundaries. They behave very well, use good manners and share resources with each other.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents and she uses a range of methods to communicate with them. Parents are well informed about their child's learning and they understand how they can extend it further.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about diversity and the

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This provision is good

wider world. She helps them to learn about their similarities and differences. Children learn about individual backgrounds and different cultures are explored.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's systems of evaluation do not focus sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching and the provision to the highest level.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions.

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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

 sharpen the focus of evaluation to help raise the quality of teaching and the provision to the highest level  enhance teaching skills that help children to think through ideas and to have more time to respond to questions.

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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 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 understands the local safeguarding procedures and her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder is also aware of how to identify if children are at risk from extreme behaviour or views. She carries out thorough risk assessments of outings and ensures her premises are safe and secure. The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning quickly. She works closely with other early years settings that children attend to help provide a more consistent approach to meeting their learning needs. The childminder undertakes online training and often meets up with other childcare professionals to exchange information. This helps her to keep up to date with legislative changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn next. She uses this information and children's interests and preferences to plan a wide range of interesting activities that motivates children to learn. The childminder involves herself in children's play skilfully. She interacts well with them, asking simple questions and extending their vocabulary by adding new words as they play. Children make good progress in their mathematical development. They have plenty of opportunities to count and compare sizes and different weights. Children successfully scoop and fill containers with oats, compare their different sizes and colours and count the number of spoonfuls needed to fill the scales with oats. The childminder praises children frequently, which raises their confidence effectively and encourages them to keep trying.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their learning in a warm and welcoming environment. They enjoy plenty of space to play and confidently move around the home. They behave well. Children learn to take turns, listen and respect the views of others. They develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, when out walking, children learn how to find a safe place to cross the road and then to look and listen for cars before deciding if it is safe to cross. Children show a growing confidence in managing their self- care needs independently, for example, they wash and dry their hands and take off and hang up their coats. Children's good health is supported well. They are physically active and they are offered healthy and nutritious food. The childminder supports children in gaining an understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are safe, secure and happy. They make good progress from their starting points. They gain skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to nursery or school. Children are emotionally very secure with the childminder and other children. They are sociable and play very well together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441675 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1065840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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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