Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 20 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's teaching skills are strong and children make good progress in their learning. The childminder takes note of children's current interests and development needs. She uses her good skills and knowledge gained from her qualifications to help plan interesting and challenging activities to extend children's learning.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and clearly enjoy being with her. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and helps them to understand and follow rules and boundaries. Children are very polite and well mannered and their behaviour is very good.  The childminder uses her risk assessments, policies and procedures effectively to promote children's good health, safety and well-being. She maintains high standards of safety to help keep children safe and secure.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder shares children's progress with them on a regular basis and keeps them fully informed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation does not focus sharply enough on how the quality of teaching can be further enhanced to help children achieve the best possible outcomes.  There is scope to gather more detailed information from parents about children's developmental achievements to help children's progress from their starting points.

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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

 extend self-evaluation to sharpen the focus on the quality of teaching and how this can be further developed to an even higher level  gather detailed information from parents about children's developmental stages when they start at the setting.

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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 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 training to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She implements robust policies, which accurately reflect local safeguarding procedures. The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of how children learn. This helps her to deliver learning experiences, which meet children's interests and developmental needs. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to identify additional needs and address any gaps in their learning. She observes children carefully and adjusts plans to suit their individual needs. This helps her to accurately plan and track children's development in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities and experiences, which enthuse and motivate. Children eagerly explore the playroom. They confidently access toys, equipment and tools, leading their own learning and making independent choices. The childminder helps children to understand that print carries meaning in fun ways. For example, they thoroughly enjoy making noises together of the animals in the stories. The childminder uses a variety of strategies to promote speaking and listening, and children learn and apply the rules of conversation very well. She uses mathematical terms as children play, extending their understanding and consolidating previous learning. Children are very well supported to continue learning at home and the childminder regularly shares and celebrates their achievements with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, comfortable and confident in the childminder's home. The childminder knows them well and is sensitive to their needs. She takes children on a wide range of outings and visits. This helps them develop social skills and an understanding of the diversity of their community. The childminder supports children's physical health very well. She provides well-balanced meals and regular opportunities to exercise outdoors. She works closely with parents to reflect care routines at home. Children learn to use the bathroom independently and wash their hands afterwards, skills that are valuable when they start school. Children enjoy playing alongside the childminder and behave very well. The childminder is a strong role model and has high expectations of all children. This helps children to develop a positive attitude to learning and perseverance when faced with challenges.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. Children are successfully developing their communication and language skills, which help to shape their social and interpersonal skills. Children are active learners who have a strong motivation to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468806 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1102745 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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