Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2017 16 July 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 builds superb relationships with children and their families. She is very attentive to children's emerging needs. These help children to develop their emotional security and well-being.  Partnerships with parents are in place. Feedback given is extremely complimentary. Some parents describe the childminder as their child's, 'Day mother'. Others share the view of how well she has nurtured their children and thank her for her contribution in helping them to make good progress.  Outcomes for children are good. Children are supported to become confident individuals who thoroughly enjoy the vast range of activities the childminder provides.  The childminder establishes strong working partnerships with other settings. These support a collaborative approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.  The childminder carries out a process of self-evaluation. She recognises and establishes

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This provision is good

areas for further improvements to help build upon the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered through observations and assessments of children's learning is not always used well enough to plan precise next steps in their learning.  Professional development is not acutely focused on raising the quality of the childminder's overall practice to an outstanding level.  Although the childminder uses a suitable range of questioning techniques, at times, she answers her own questions. This means children are not challenged 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 way information gathered from observations and assessments is used to help plan precise next steps in learning for all children  focus professional development more sharply on improving the quality of overall practice towards outstanding  give children more time to think through their ideas and thoughts and answer questions posed.

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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 the systems for planning their play experiences.  The inspector viewed a range of polices, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of household members.  The inspector and the childminder discussed further training undertaken since the last inspection and the content of her self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder 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

The childminder is a passionate professional. She has maintained the high-quality practice she offers on a daily basis. The childminder has a range of policies which contributes to the effectiveness of her practice. She has attended all mandatory training which helps to keep children safe. She has adapted her safeguarding policy and has a strong knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as being aware of how to protect children from extreme views and beliefs. The childminder is confident on the procedures to follow if she had any safeguarding concerns and is able to recognise possible signs of abuse. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge to plan enjoyable and purposeful activities. She often teaches children new skills through everyday activities, such as cooking and visiting local shops. Children learn how to follow recipe cards. They measure and count how many ingredients they need. This is one example of how she supports children's development in mathematics and literacy. The childminder supports the youngest children to make good progress in the prime areas of learning and build a solid foundation for their future learning. These children enjoy activities that stretch their abilities. For example, children strengthen their muscles as they throw bean bags into a hoop. The childminder supports older children to become confident learners and learn skills for later life. For example, she teaches children how to cross the road safely and about internet safety when accessing electronic devises. Children are encouraged to be part of establishing the rules to help

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

them to fully understand possible dangers. The childminder shares children's development information with parents and gives some suggestions on how they can continue their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a very welcoming and calming homely environment. Mealtimes are valued as a learning opportunity. The childminder praises younger children as they are encouraged to feed themselves with a spoon and they smile. The childminder teaches children about positive hygiene practices. They instinctively point to their toothbrushes after meals, showing their understanding of this particular routine. Children are provided with a wide range of daily opportunities to be physically active in the childminder's home and on the array of outdoor adventures. The childminder sets clear expectations of good behaviour and, as a consequence, children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to master a range of skills in preparation for their future learning and the eventual move to more formal education. Children are confident individual learners who are eager to explore and discover. They attend local groups where they learn to socialise with other children and adults. These help to build on their personal, social and emotional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236417 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1064348 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates term time from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and offers care on weekends should parents require. 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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