Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2017 15 January 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 experienced childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to provide a variety of play and learning opportunities across all areas of learning. The quality of teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to choose what they want to play with, which in turn supports their independence.  Children receive an abundance of praise when completing tasks. This helps to support their confidence and emotional well-being and is one example of how the childminder develops children's self-esteem. Additionally, she offers tailored settling-in sessions, including home visits to help ensure that children are secure and happy in her care.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's progress and the activities that they enjoy while in her care using verbal and written feedback.

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This provision is good

Additionally, she shares photographs of children enjoying new experiences, which parents are very grateful for. She offers support and guidance about how parents can further support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather comprehensive information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first begin to attend.

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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

 find out more from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, to support detailed, targeted planning 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has undertaken a wealth of training to support her in this area of her practice. The childminder continuously assesses any potential risks in her home and when out and about to help ensure that children are safe. The childminder keeps her knowledge and practice up to date through regular training opportunities and through sharing practice with other early years professionals. She monitors the educational programme and the quality of the experiences offered to children and continuously evaluates what she is doing. The childminder is passionate and dedicated to providing high-quality care and education. Parents speak very highly of the care and attention their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children in their play and identifies next steps in their learning to help them to make continued progress. She completes regular assessments and shares information with parents. The childminder adapts activities to suit all ages and abilities. For example, children build with coloured, numbered blocks. She talks to younger children about colours and begins to introduce number recognition and quantity to older children as they play harmoniously together. Children delight in exploring musical instruments and the sounds they make. The childminder models how to operate trumpets and tambourines and children develop a 'can do' attitude as they are encouraged to persevere in their new found skills. The childminder pays particular attention to developing children's language skills. She repeats words, extends sentences and asks open questions that help to encourage children's thinking and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home. The environment is inviting, well resourced and enables children to explore their surroundings and have fun. The childminder uses positive praise and clear guidance and boundaries to manage children's behaviour, appropriate to their levels of understanding. She offers gentle reminders about sharing and taking turns and children's behaviour is consistently good. Nutritious and healthy snacks are provided to help children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. They frequently visit areas of interest within the local community and have plentiful opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire a range of skills in readiness for school. They demonstrate good social skills and are becoming confident communicators. They understand instructions and begin to manage their self-care routines well. They are inquisitive and motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416694 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1094534 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Bamber Bridge, Preston. She operates all year round, from 7.30am 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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