Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 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 knows the children in her care very well she is fully aware of the development and next steps in learning of all the children in her care.  Children behave well as the childminder provides clear guidance on what is expected. For example, asking children to be calm and quiet as other children are sleeping.  Teaching is good, purposeful interactions between the childminder and the children helps children to make good progress and achieve well.  Children are developing independence from a young age, for example, they are encouraged to find their own coats and shoes before going on outings.  Children are kept safe because the childminder understands well her safeguarding responsibilities and has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although parents discuss with the childminder their children's learning and development at the setting, opportunities for parents to comment on their children's learning at home do not happen frequently enough.  The childminder's evaluation of the service provided does not always incorporate the views of parents in helping to improve the provision.

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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

 provide regular opportunities for parents to comment on their children's learning at home.  incorporate the views of parents in helping to improve the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the lounge.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including for example, policies and procedures, accident records, disclosure and barring service checks for household members and records of children's progress.  The inspector observed lunchtime and the types of meals offered to children.  The childminder and the children were spoken to by the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector toured the premises, viewing all areas used for childminding purposes including the rear garden.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and she knows how to respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns. This ensures children are kept safe from harm. The childminder ensures she keeps up to date with current practice through her attendance at local groups such as 'cluster meetings' and through 'find out Friday' emails sent from the local authority. The childminder has identified her priorities for improving the setting which includes for example, improving her outdoor area. However, the views of parents are not always take account of in helping to improve the provision. The childminder observes what children know and can do and is fully aware of the next steps in the learning of all children in her care. This means children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers a range of information from parents when children begin at the setting, including information about children's learning. This ensures she has a clear picture of where children are at in their learning from the onset. Good use of observations and assessments ensures planning is purposeful and appropriate in helping children to progress. Children are settled in the childminders care and enjoy a variety of activities. Children are beginning to learn about animals and know about the animals who live on farms. Children are encouraged to name and count the animals, which helps to develop their knowledge of the world and early mathematics. Parents have regular opportunities to view children's progress files and to discuss children's learning with the childminder. However, opportunities for parents to comment on their children's learning at home do not happen frequently enough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to behave well through clear explanations of what is expected of them. Regular praise and encouragement from the childminder helps children to develop a sense of achievement and to feel good about themselves. Children's independence is being promoted well as they are encouraged to find their own coats and shoes before going on outings. Children are learning about how to be healthy through discussions about their lunch and through regular access to outdoor play. The childminder attends a variety of groups and events which provides children with opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, attendance at local charity events which helps to raise money for children in need. Children's attendance at such events helps them to understand how their contribution of a cake bake helps others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are taught well at an appropriate level and are beginning to learn and understand about the world in which they live. They are developing the skills required for the next stage of their learning, therefore being well prepared for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500930 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1080557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 0

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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 2016 and lives in Longridge, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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