Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 15 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 childminder knows children well and makes every effort to nurture their individual needs. Children respond positively to her calm and friendly approach and behave well.  The childminder fosters good partnerships with parents. The regular exchange of information verbally and through daily diaries keeps parents informed about, and involved in, their children's progress.  The childminder communicates well with the children. She helps to extend and develop their speaking skills and vocabulary effectively.  The childminder takes children out into the local community. They attend local playgroups and visit parks to help develop their social and physical skills and understanding of the wider world.  The childminder provides a wide range of interesting, stimulating and challenging activities that reflects children's interests. She focuses on children's next steps in learning to promote their continued development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder's intervention in children's play interrupts their concentration and learning.  The tracking system is not yet thoroughly embedded to establish an even more effective and timely monitoring of children's progress.

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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

 consider more carefully when to allow children time to explore and think through their ideas independently  make more consistent use of the tracking system throughout practice and establish even more effective monitoring of the progress being made by children.

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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 conversations with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitably of persons living in the house.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to at inspection and 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 secure understanding of the signs to look for that may lead to concerns about a child. She knows the correct procedures to follow to protect children. The childminder maintains all necessary records and policies to ensure the safe and efficient care of children. She stays up to date with regular updates from her local authority and attends training to ensure she meets requirements. The childminder evaluates her provision well and since the last inspection she has made improvements to the outdoor play area. Parents are involved in children's learning with the childminder and at home and speak highly of the care children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and the quality of teaching is good. She makes regular observations of children's play and assesses these to decide what children need to learn next. The childminder effectively uses their interests to help them learn. For example, children's passion and deep knowledge of dinosaurs are used well to extend their vocabulary and communication skills as they use dinosaur moulds in the sand. Babies enjoy exploring the different textures of ingredients while they prepare their own snack for later in the day. The childminder introduces basic mathematical concepts throughout children's activities. They count scoops of sand and talk about the size and shapes of different animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to keep themselves safe and make healthy choices. They are provided with healthy meals and opportunities for energetic play in the fresh air. Children learn about how things grow and that plants need food just as they do. The childminder collects valuable information from parents before they start and flexible settling-in sessions help children to settle quickly. They form a close bond with the childminder and enjoy including her in their play. Children choose freely from a range of toys and activities that they find stimulating and interesting indoors and outdoors. They learn to share and develop their social skills as the childminder teaches all age groups to take turns with resources and respect each other's personal toys. The childminder is a good role model and shows all children how to maintain healthy hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well from their starting points. They are eager to learn, happy and settled. Children are independent and gain the skills they need to move on to school. They happily take part in activities and show perseverance as they try new things. For instance, despite younger children finding it difficult to manipulate utensils when baking, they enjoy trying.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417949 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1094557 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and works with her co-childminder in Burnley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays from 8am until 4pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate 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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