Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2017 9 December 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans activities that capture children's interests and promote their desire to explore.  Care practices are implemented well. Children quickly build strong emotional attachments to the childminder. As a result, children are confident as their emotional well-being is effectively supported.  Children's good behaviour demonstrates that they feel secure. They learn about staying safe in the community, for example, during outings to the park. They gain an understanding of risk through activities that encourage them to explore.  Parents' comments are very positive. Parents benefit from timely feedback about children's care and learning and make regular comments in children's diaries. The childminder shares ideas to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning.  The childminder accesses professional development opportunities to keep her

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This provision is good

knowledge up to date and improve her skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents on entry, to help ensure an accurate starting point for assessment and to plan for children's future learning needs.  The childminder's reflection on practice does not have very high levels of detail to enable all possible areas for improvement to be identified and addressed.

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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

 gather more information from parents on entry about children's development, to contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points  sharpen the way in which reflection on practice is used to identify areas for further enhancements, to reach an outstanding standard.

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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 at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed the required training courses. As a result, she is alert to the signs and symptoms of concern and keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well-being. All required qualifications, records and documents are in place to underpin the good practice that supports children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress well. She follows children's achievements and development carefully. She shares this information with their parents and other settings to enable them to further promote children's progress. The childminder knows how to support children if they have gaps in their learning, including linking with parents and external agencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her knowledge well and the quality of teaching is good. Children engage in fun activities in the indoor and outdoor environment. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a variety of different resources to build on their dexterity, creative and small-muscle skills. Children are very responsive to the childminder's warm, fun interaction and enjoy playing with her. She gives them plenty of time to play independently. There is a sharp focus on helping children to gain communication and language skills. The childminder uses play opportunities to introduce new words, articulate sounds and extend speaking skills. The childminder supports children to develop knowledge of the natural world. They spend a lot of time outdoors in the garden and at the local park. The wide range of activities and purposeful teaching has a positive impact on the good progress that children are making in all areas of their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well and provides experiences that link to their interests. Children show good levels of engagement. The childminder is a good role model and gives clear guidance and instructions. As a result, children behave well for their age and they learn to cooperate with their peers. The childminder provides children with plenty of praise and encouragement to try new activities. This promotes children's confidence and self- esteem. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported well. They eat healthy snacks and learn how to take care of their personal needs. The childminder provides opportunities for fresh air and physical play through access to the garden and regular visits to local parks. The childminder makes sure children learn about the wider community through regular outings and relevant activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are active and have an eager disposition towards learning. They are developing the skills and attitudes that help to prepare them for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307660 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103533 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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