Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 9 April 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 works in partnership with parents from the onset, promoting children's well-being through effective care practices. Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and is keen to explore further ways to improve her practice.  The childminder has effective ways of sharing information with parents. She informs parents about how their child is developing and encourages them to share what their child does at home.  Partnership working is strong. Links with the local primary school and the local authority are good.  The childminder monitors children's progress in detail to help identify any weaker areas in learning and address these swiftly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, adult-led activities do not provide younger children with the opportunities to be actively engaged throughout.  The childminder does not fully help children to understand how good practices with regard to hygiene contribute to their good health.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for younger children to be actively involved in adult- led activities  build further on the already good opportunities that help children learn how good hygiene practices contribute to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 has a secure understanding of how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation and completes online training to ensure her knowledge is current. She reflects on training and makes relevant adaptations to her environment and practice. This helps towards improving the quality of her provision and outcomes for children. Regular assessment helps the childminder to check children's progress. She uses this information to suitably address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's home is stimulating and homely. There is a good range of toys, which is organised and accessible to all children. This helps children to confidently make independent choices in their play and supports their learning. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and eagerly engage her in their play. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She routinely models language, introducing new words and various letter sounds. For example, as they play with magnetic letters she supports the children to make words linked to the letter sound. Children are enthusiastic and keen learners. For example, they enjoy exploring the texture of dough. They are occupied for a sustained period of time as they squash and press the dough and use various tools to roll and cut it into different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident in new and social situations. They happily talk to visitors, demonstrating they feel secure. The childminder praises children often. This helps raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and motivate them to keep trying. Children play cooperatively and show good manners. The childminder helps the children to be considerate of others and their behaviour is very good. Children experience regular outings and trips. The childminder makes good use of the local area taking the children to play groups and local parks. This helps to promote children's physical and social skills and learn more about their local community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and confident learners. Babies enjoy exploring their surroundings and learn new words as they play. Older children develop a range of early numeracy and literacy skills. This helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. They enjoy good relationships and make friends easily. Children are confident talkers and successful learners. They are keen to offer their own contributions and ideas and listen attentively to others. Children are keen to do things in their own way and to keep on trying. All children make good progress towards the early learning goals acquiring the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307731 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1087055 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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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