Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 dedicated early years practitioner. She is committed to continuing her professional development to enhance her knowledge further. She seeks the views of children and parents to help her meet family needs.  Good teaching helps all children progress well from their unique starting points. The childminder understands children's individual learning needs and plans activities to reflect these. She is able to reshape activities in response to children's changing interests. Children are motivated and keen to learn.  Children behave extremely well, develop strong friendships and enjoy spending time together. The childminder is an excellent role model and supports children to develop a real sense of pride in their achievements.  Parents are very happy with the progress their children make and value the childminder highly. They appreciate the way the childminder builds on children's learning and

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This provision is good

achievements at home.  The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals to meet children's specific learning needs. She has developed good relationships and communication with local schools and settings.  Children go on many outings. They learn about the natural world around them and develop a greater understanding of and interest in their local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation systems are in place, however, the childminder is not making the most effective use of these to help her to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder does not always gauge when children are ready to engage in adult-led activities.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation systems and use the information gathered to improve outcomes for children  take more account of children's readiness to engage in adult-led activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  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 childminder promotes children's safety very well. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The setting is kept secure; risk assessments help to reduce hazards and policies are robust. The childminder knows her role to protect children from harm and what to do if she has concerns about their welfare. Children are closely supervised as they play and develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder observes children's play and accurately assesses their attainment. Detailed tracking shows children's progress over time and is used to highlight any gaps in learning, which are addressed quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development and how children learn. She promotes early reading, writing and mathematics highly effectively. Children are well supported to hear and identify sounds and letters. They count and talk about size, shape, position and capacity as they play. The childminder teaches children to recognise similarities and differences. For example, outside, older children use magnifying glasses to look closely at plants and match them to photographs. The childminder talks about plant names and their characteristics to help children expand their growing vocabularies. Younger children develop good physical skills as they use tools and steer wheeled toys. They ride on bicycles and push trolleys as part of their imaginative role play. Children listen carefully to stories and show good recall. They join in with action songs and rhymes, giggling with excitement as they do. Parents value the regular updates they get about

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's achievements, which help them to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an enticing, engaging and well-equipped learning environment, inside and outdoors. High-quality resources, toys and books are easily accessible and children choose and use them with confidence. The childminder develops partnerships with parents when children start at the setting. Parents provide detailed information about children's attainment, likes, dislikes and care routines. The childminder is highly sensitive to children's needs and helps them to feel comfortable as she gets to know them. This helps children to settle well and feel safe in her care. The childminder encourages children to express their emotions and understand those of their peers. They learn to be polite and kind, and to share and take turns. Children attend local groups. This helps them to learn to cope well in different social situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. Children who speak English as an additional language become confident communicators in English. Children of all ages and stages of development become increasingly independent. They learn to put on and take off outdoor clothing, help to tidy up and help with other small tasks. Children develop good hygiene routines and rely less on the childminder to do things for them. They develop skills that help them to be well prepared and ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492501 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1027191 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Heysham, Lancashire. She is a qualified teacher. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides 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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Telephone number

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