Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2017 17 June 2013

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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's care practices promote children's emotional and physical well-being effectively, contributing to children being settled and ready to learn. She uses what she knows about children's interests to help motivate their further learning.  The childminder uses her observations of children's development to provide activities and interactions that are well matched to their learning needs and promote their good progress.  The childminder seeks information from parents to help establish what children know or can do when they join the setting, helping her to make some initial plans for learning. She exchanges information with parents regularly to help promote continuity for children's learning at home.  The childminder renews required qualifications and builds on her knowledge and skills as she regularly reflects on her professional development needs. She uses the views of parents and other childminders to help identify where she can improve the provision,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make exceptional use of opportunities to deepen children's understanding of why some routines and choices contribute to maintaining their good health.  The childminder does not reflect on her practice with the rigour that contributes to developing very high-quality provision.

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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

 build on the existing teaching and deepen children's understanding of how some routines and choices contribute to maintaining their good health  reflect on practice with greater precision and identify further ways to improve the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside, and evaluated the impact of this on children's learning and welfare.  The inspector completed a joint observation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She examined relevant documents, including ones related to checks on the suitability of those living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children as appropriate.  The inspector took account of parents' views in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She has developed a suitable knowledge of matters that must be notified to Ofsted and the timescale for this to further underpin her safeguarding of children. The childminder monitors children's learning carefully to help identify any areas where their progress is weaker, and implements plans to quickly address these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's development of manipulative skills to help them to gain the coordination needed before learning to write. Children enjoy using a variety of resources to make marks, including paint and chalk, as well as showing their creativity, such as when decorating biscuits. The childminder uses their talk effectively to help children recall parts of the body and the names of facial features. She encourages children to think and talk about their family members, developing their speaking skills. Children listen to stories, developing an enjoyment of books, as well as their listening and concentration skills. The childminder asks children questions that promote their thinking and recall of information. Children enjoy showing their increasing knowledge of colours and numbers in response to the childminder's carefully targeted questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises the environment so that resources are accessible to children, promoting their development of independence. She encourages children to find what they need and use their manipulative skills to open containers. The childminder provides outings that help children learn to play in larger groups, promoting their confidence in readiness for school. She uses effective strategies to help motivate children to manage their care needs, such as for using the toilet or potty. The childminder encourages children to take part in a range of activities that helps them to develop their strength and coordination, as well as giving them opportunities to take small, well-managed risks. She teaches children the basis for later managing their own safety, including learning about road safety and the possible risk posed by strangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress towards gaining the skills and attributes needed in readiness for school. They demonstrate good speaking skills and are confident when making their needs known. Children are motivated to engage with activities and talk about what they are doing. They learn to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children begin to take turns and share resources. They gain a positive awareness of diversity and learn to respect the similarities they share with others, as well as any differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430057 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1065707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Rawtenstall area of Rossendale, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am 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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