Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2017 27 March 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 toys and resources, 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 other professionals 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 with other professionals to ensure she complements children's learning at other settings and at home.

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This provision is good

 Children behave very well. The childminder helps them to understand rules and boundaries and the importance of taking turns, sharing and caring for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is committed to improving her practice, professional development focuses on essential aspects of training, rather than being specifically targeted at developing her teaching skills to the highest level.  Reflection does not always identify opportunities to raise the quality and consistency of children's learning experiences even further.

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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

 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that promotes excellent practice and high achievements for all children  sharpen the way in which reflection is used to strengthen the quality of children's experiences even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 childminder's self- evaluation 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

Observation, assessment, planning and tracking processes are excellent and help ensure children's next steps in learning are met. Children's assessments are analysed well and interventions are quickly put in place if needed. The childminder is committed to working with schools, settings and other professionals. This approach contributes to every child making good progress from their starting points. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and who to contact if she has concerns regarding a child's welfare. Policies and procedures are evident in practice and risk assessments ensure all areas accessed by children are safe for them to use.

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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 learning well and uses a variety of teaching strategies effectively. She plans activities to help their development and provides resources that are well matched to children's individual needs. A range of books are presented, which encourages children to access them as they play. Children are keen to share books with the childminder to talk about the text and illustrations and are clearly developing a love of reading. The childminder helps children extend this learning. For example, she creates a 'cave' in response to children's interests in the story. She plays alongside them and helps them think about different play scenarios to find the bear in the story. Children respond well to this and thoroughly enjoy the imaginary play.

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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 at the childminder's allotment. The childminder effectively supports children to develop independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. As a result, they are independent and older children attend to their own personal needs. Children are well supported to consider risks and learn to keep themselves safe. They demonstrate their learning as they explain that standing on a chair may be dangerous. The childminder helps children to understand their local community,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

engage with other children and develop social skills on their visits to local groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are developing a wide range of skills and knowledge in readiness for school. They gain confidence needed to try new experiences, make friends and demonstrate good communication skills. These help them to continue to be successful learners as they move on through their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470373 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except 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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