Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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 makes good use of her close links with the local authority and works well with her co-childminder to meet children's needs.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is calm and attentive to children. She has a good understanding of how children play and learn.  The childminder is a good role model and children behave very well. She encourages them to use good manners and take turns as they play. Children learn to manage their own risks. The childminder gets to know children well and supports them to develop independence and confidence.  Partnerships with parents are good. She shares information with parents regularly and keeps them updated about their child's learning and development to encourage consistent support for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills even further to help raise the quality of children's experiences to a higher level.  The childminder has not yet managed to fully develop a tracking system to support children's progress even more from the very start of their time at the setting.

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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

 enhance professional development and increase knowledge and skills that help raise the quality of the provision to the highest level  identify accurate starting points on entry and track children even more consistently from the outset.

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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 recognises the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have cause for concern about the welfare of a child. She undertakes regular checks of the environment and takes appropriate steps to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals. The childminder works in partnership with her co-childminder and provides a consistent and continuous approach to children's learning and care. Relationships with parents are good. Information is shared daily about what children have achieved and experienced.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to develop a good range of skills. She uses effective ongoing discussion to support their development and understanding. For example, she teaches children new vocabulary and helps them to develop counting skills, exploring modelling dough and pasta. The childminder makes learning fun to help engage children. For example, she encourages their language and imagination enthusiastically and they join in readily with role play shopping. The childminder includes all children in activities, offering help to the younger children as needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to recognise and acknowledge their feelings and they enjoy discussing these and choosing a 'feelings face'. She encourages independence and cooperation to help prepare children for later school life. The childminder routinely praises children during their play and routines. This helps to promote their self-esteem. She takes children to the local parks and provides space in the garden to help support their physical development. The childminder teaches children about the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles. She has a calm and patient approach as she supports children's welfare needs and helps them to develop confidence in managing these.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly grow in independence and make choices about their play. For example, they help themselves to toys and move confidently between activities. They play happily together, learning to share and take turns. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their wishes and needs. They concentrate well and are motivated to learn. They are well prepared for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488352 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1011614 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 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 2015 and works from the house of her co-childminder in Wesham, Lancashire. They operate all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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