Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 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, co-childminder and assistant work very closely together. They provide a warm, welcoming environment. Daily discussions with parents are used to share information about their child's care routines and learning.  Children are confident and settled in the childminder's company. The childminder is attentive and caring towards children. This helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder engages well with children. Children show excitement and enthusiasm in their learning. The childminder observes children's learning and assesses their progress as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder carefully observes and assesses children's development. However, she does not always use this information as well as possible to target teaching precisely and help children to make rapid progress.  The childminder does not reflect on her practice with the rigour that contributes to developing 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

 make better use of information gained from observation and assessment of children's learning to target teaching more precisely and help children make the best possible progress  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 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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant and persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times 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 and her assistant can identify signs that would give them cause for concern about a child's welfare. They know how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities to ensure that children are protected. The childminder checks the environment on a daily basis to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play. She has clear rules regarding the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and ensures that she has the necessary training and skills so that children benefit from her care. Together they monitor the progress that children make and quickly identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder implements plans to ensure that all children receive the support they need to make good progress. Parents are regularly informed of their child's care and progress, enabling a shared approach to children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant play alongside children and talk to them about what they are doing. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their early communication, social and physical skills. Children enjoy using a variety of resources to make marks, including paint and chalk. The childminder supports children as they experiment with paint and colour mixing. She asks children questions to stimulate their thinking and encourages them to speculate on what will happen. Older children recognise how two colours mixed together form a different colour. 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.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to socialise and make friends. They go on regular visits and trips in the local community, such as to the park, play areas or playgroups. The childminder and her assistant supervise children attentively and promote their good health through healthy eating. Children have good relationships with each other. The childminder and her assistant are always on hand to offer praise and encouragement as children develop their independence. This contributes significantly to children's confidence and self- esteem. The childminder agrees children's care needs with parents during initial settling-in visits. This helps her to meet their individual needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and curious learners. They are willing to try new experiences and persevere when they find some things challenging. Children develop a range of important skills that are needed to enable them to take the next steps in their learning and development. This helps to ensure they are well prepared for their eventual move to school. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544913 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1100292 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Upholland, Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and a co-childminder.

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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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