Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2017 3 June 2015

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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 environment is planned effectively to promote independence and choice throughout the day. Children of all ages are confident to play, explore and find things out for themselves. They make good progress in their learning.  The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to drive ongoing improvements.  The childminder provides high-quality resources to stimulate each child's interest and curiosity. Children enjoy participating in the broad range of experiences and outings that is planned to promote all areas of learning.  Children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted well. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and how to take manageable risks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully aware of the variety of specialist support and advice available in order to inform parents.  Opportunities have not been maximised to undertake ongoing training and professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning 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

 strengthen knowledge and understanding of how local services can support children, in order to provide more information to parents  build on the programme of training and professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do should she be worried about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and completes regular assessments to monitor their progress. She promotes effective partnership working with parents and regularly shares information, including ideas to continue children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares information with parents about what children can already do from the start. She uses this, together with her own observations, to plan for what each child needs to learn next. The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to promote children's communication and language skills. For example, she copies and repeats words and uses songs and gestures with babies as they play. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and encourages older children to share their views and experiences. The childminder promotes early mathematics well. For example, she introduces mathematical language and encourages children to measure the ingredients to make the dough. Children are given plenty of time to think and respond to questions as they play and experiment. This stimulates children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills and their interest in how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care needs and routines. This helps her to get to know each child's needs, and children settle in quickly. Children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder and make friends easily. The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives clear and consistent reminders of expectations. Children behave very well and play together cooperatively. They are keen to carry out small tasks and develop a strong sense of belonging. Children play with vigour and energy and are confident individuals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children have an eager disposition towards learning. They are keen to join in activities and try new things. Children are active learners and enjoy increased choice and positive relationships with each other. They develop good listening, attention and concentration skills and articulate their views and opinions with confidence. Children are motivated to learn and develop the skills they need for future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307748 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1090662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Penwortham, Preston. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides early education for funded children aged two, three and four years.

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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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