Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 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 and her assistant are passionate professionals who are dedicated to offering children a high-quality provision. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They develop secure friendships and show genuine care and affection for one another.  The quality of the childminder's and her assistant's teaching is good. They use a range of teaching methods and evaluate their overall practice to ensure that they deliver good-quality outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder shares information about children's progress. She encourages parents to extend children's learning at home to offer continuity in their learning. Parents' comments are extremely complimentary.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They have clear expectations of children's behaviour. This helps children behave well and display good manners.

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from having access to plenty of fresh air and opportunities for physical outdoor play. This helps them to lead a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice and identifies areas for further development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, some planned activities are not always precisely matched to all children's ages and stages of development to increase their involvement 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

 sharpen the ways in which planned activities are precisely matched to all children's ages and stages to help them develop even greater sustainment and involvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant engaging with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector discussed and looked at a sample of children's assessment records and the systems for planning children's play experiences. She also evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and that of her assistant and other household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's and her assistant's professional development and their procedures for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since registration, the childminder has completed an early years level 3 qualification. This has helped her develop her skills and produce high-quality care and learning for children. The childminder has developed ways in which she monitors the progress children make over time. This has helped her and her assistant identify emerging gaps in children's learning. The childminder has developed close links with other local childminders and makes use of sharing hints and tips to support and guide each other's practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. The childminder works well with her assistant. She ensures that her knowledge is up to date, she is supported to develop her skills and they regularly discuss children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant understand how children learn and develop. They use their knowledge to plan activities that, generally, ignite children's curiosity and successfully link their learning to their experiences. For example, they remind children of a trip to an aquarium. Children confidently share their tales using a range of describing words. They search for numbered creatures in the messy tray. Children recall numbers in sequence and begin to use some basic addition. This kind of input helps to develop their understanding and make their play more meaningful and relevant. The childminder and her assistant make observations of children at play. They use the information they gather to track and monitor the progress children make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant spend time with children and their families during the settling-in period. This helps children develop secure attachments. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models for children. They praise and encourage children in their play and effectively support their confidence and emotional well-being. For example, they admire children's storytelling skills. The childminder and her assistant support children to develop their self-help skills. Children actively contribute to preparations at snack and mealtimes. They help to set the table, cut up fruit and make their own sandwich. This helps children develop a sense of responsibility. Children support and encourage each other to fasten their own coats and put their wellies on the correct feet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a variety of skills which prepares them well for their future learning, including the move to school. Children are generally motivated, confident and eager to play and discover. Younger children develop their physical skills as they crawl, pull themselves up and move around the furniture. Older children have good opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. They show great interest in books and sharing stories with each other. Children learn to think of others who are less fortunate and one way they do this is through sponsored walks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487035 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1006192 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. The childminder employs an assistant. They operate all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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