Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 10 March 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

 Children are very happy and extremely settled. They have built close relationships with each other and the childminder. Children show a strong sense of belonging and confidently make choices about the things they would like to do.  The childminder completes assessments to monitor the progress children make, including the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. She uses the information to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She is attentive to children's personal care needs and has a consistent approach to promoting their positive behaviour. She offers lots of praise and encouragement, helping to support children's confidence and self-esteem.  Children learn about the importance of following positive hygiene practices. They independently take care of their own personal care routines.  Partnerships with parents are in place. Parents are complimentary about the high-

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This provision is good

quality care and learning the childminder provides. Information is shared daily and parents have different ways in which they can share their knowledge of their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Targets the childminder has set as part of her professional development are not always specifically focused on developing knowledge to the highest level.  The childminder does not always challenge older, most-able children during some activities to help them reach their full potential in their learning and development.

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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 so that it focuses more specifically on gaining an expert knowledge of teaching and learning and contributes towards outstanding practice  build on teaching skills so that older, most-able children, are fully challenged during activities to help them reach their full potential in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's assessment records and discussed systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector and childminder evaluated an activity and discussed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including risk assessments and safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's and her household's suitability and her training and qualifications.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the views of parents from written information.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has made good use of the additional safeguarding training she has attended. The knowledge she has gained has enabled her to adapt her safeguarding policy and working practices. She is confident on the procedure she would follow if she had concerns about a child in her care or if an allegation was made against herself. The childminder carries out regular checks on her home to ensure children are able to play in a safe environment. The childminder reviews the service she offers to ensure continuous improvements. She values parent's feedback and has recently strengthened parental involvement in their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified with many years of experience. She generally uses her knowledge well to provide children with a range of activities and experiences. The childminder makes observations of children at play and makes note of the progress they make. She has increased children's opportunities for developing their early writing skills in a fun and interactive way. For example, while on outdoor adventures, she encourages children to make marks in mud using sticks and other natural materials. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring malleable materials, which helps to strengthen their hand muscles. The childminder helps develop children's enthusiasm for using early mathematical concepts in their play as they naturally make reference to numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She gathers a wealth of information from parents and other early years provisions children have previously attended. This helps new children settle very quickly, which contributes to their emotional well-being. Children are actively involved in making some meals, such as sandwiches at lunchtime. This helps them develop an understanding of making healthy food choices and learn new skills that they will use in later life. Furthermore, the childminder makes good use of this routine as she teaches children about how to use cutlery safely. Children have opportunities to develop their social skills and build friendships outside of the childminder's home, as they regularly attend playgroups and gain different types of experiences. Children have daily opportunities for physical outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are keen learners who are confident communicators. Children of all ages play very well together, share resources and take turns. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308082 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1090671 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. She operates from all year round 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early 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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