Childminder 502024

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 13 June 2014

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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 provides a bright, welcoming and homely environment. Children enjoy nurturing and caring relationships with the childminder. She engages in sensitive care practices and is attentive to their needs, meaning children are happy, settled and emotionally secure in their surroundings.  The quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy playing with a wide selection of good- quality resources and toys, appropriate for children of different stages of development. Activities are based on children's interests and the environment is adapted to support their learning well. This contributes towards children being motivated and able to explore freely.  Partnerships with parents and professionals at other settings that children attend are good. A variety of effective strategies are used to involve parents and keep them well informed regarding their children's experiences. The childminder communicates well

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This provision is good

with other professionals to ensure she complements children's learning at other settings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The use of reflection does not always help to identify opportunities to raise the quality and consistency of children's learning experiences even further.  The childminder has not yet implemented an ambitious training programme to enhance further the good-quality care and learning provided.  The childminder is aware of children's development; however, she does not use robust monitoring systems to track children's progress with precision.

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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 use of reflection, in order to strengthen the quality of children's experiences even further  make better use of professional development opportunities that focus on developing teaching skills further  track children's progress more effectively to easily recognise and address potential gaps in their learning.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the children's learning journals and evidence of the suitability of adults residing within the family home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and how to respond if any concerns are raised about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing a safe environment for children, and regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure resources and equipment are suitable. The childminder is experienced and uses her knowledge well, to provide good-quality experiences for children. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures in place. These are consistently implemented and underpin the safe and efficient operation of her childminding provision. Parents comment positively on the high-quality care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children at their eye level to focus and engage their attention. She supports children's deep thinking, mathematical and physical development well. Children develop good independence, as they select resources and organise their own play. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to use tools for a purpose. She supports children as they use pegs to strengthen the muscles in their fingers to help their early writing skills. Children are supported well to make good progress in their communication and language. The childminder constantly talks with children about what they are doing and how they are playing. She asks them questions that encourage thinking and discussion. She effectively shares children's learning with parents and professionals from other settings that children attend. This shared approach contributes to every child making very good progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children and treats them with kindness and respect. Children behave very well because the childminder calmly and consistently communicates her expectations. As a result, children follow simple rules and have tolerance and patience. Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritionally balanced meals and snacks and have many different opportunities to be physically active. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children are well supported to consider risks and learn to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all areas of their learning and development. They are prepared well for their next stage of learning and move to school. Children are able to express their feelings and are beginning to manage their personal needs considering their age and stage of development. They are motivated and take an active part in their learning as they develop key skills for their future learning. Children are happy, settled and confident individuals who are learning to respect each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502024 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1087138 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Great Harwood, Blackburn. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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