Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2017 8 May 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 welcoming and stimulating environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The quality of her teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development effectively.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home and resources are well organised, which in turn supports children's independence and all-round development.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. The childminder talks with parents each day and shares children's assessment records regularly to help parents support their child's learning further at home.  The childminder evaluates her practice well, taking into account the views of parents and children. This drives improvement and enhances learning opportunities for children.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's good health

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This provision is good

and well-being. She ensures that they have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the planning for children's next steps in learning is not sharply focused to provide maximum levels of challenge that promote their rapid progress.

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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 the already good assessment of children's progress even more sharply, so that activities provide greater levels of challenge to help children make exceptional progress.

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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 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 spoke to parents 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 monitors children's progress to identify additional needs and address any gaps in their learning. Parents comment positively on the high-quality care and education their children receive. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She has established links with other providers and regularly shares information to further support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to support children to help them learn through play. She provides a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. Children are encouraged to share their ideas and are highly motivated to learn as they chose what equipment they want to use. They become fully immersed in their learning, spending sustained periods of time engaged in activities. Children develop early mathematical skills, for example, as and they play with buttons, matching quantities and colours together. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to use tools for a purpose. She supports children as they use these to manipulate dough. 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.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops warm and caring relationships with children. She helps them to gain confidence in social situations to help prepare them for their move on to school. Children have a variety of opportunities to learn about other cultures and the wider world. They regularly visit places of interest and are taught to respect their environment and to value differences and similarities in people. The childminder is a positive role model and actively promotes good behaviour and kindness. She provides healthy and nutritionally balanced snacks. Mealtimes are a social occasion where children's self-care skills are encouraged. Children learn to use the bathroom independently and wash their hands afterwards, which are valuable skills for when they start school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. The childminder effectively supports children to acquire the key skills required for the next stage in their learning, including for school. Children develop self-confidence, independence and good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471099 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102873 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Garstang. She operates during term time only, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.30pm to 5.30pm, and on Thursday and Friday from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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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