Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2017 9 September 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 is passionate about delivering a high-quality service. She regularly evaluates her practice, has clear action plans in place and seeks the views of parents and children. This contributes to ongoing changes and improvements.  The childminder is a good role model and sets clear, age-appropriate house rules. She gently reminds children of these rules throughout the day, such as using good manners, being kind, sharing and taking turns. This helps children to develop good social skills and their behaviour is good.  The childminder plans exciting activities that interest children and motivate them to learn. For example, children go on regular educational outings, such as to the local library, temple and play centres. These add to the children's growing awareness of the community in which they live.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder provides them with information about how they can guide their child's next steps in learning at home. This

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This provision is good

collaborative approach is helping children to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder overlooks opportunities to further promote children's critical-thinking skills as she does not consistently give them enough time to consider and respond to the very good questions that are asked.  The childminder does not obtain precise information from parents about their child's achievements to help her plan to support their learning from the outset.

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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

 give all children enough time to respond to questions to support their developing thinking skills further  gather more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities on entry to the setting to help plan more precisely for children's learning from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and jointly evaluated these with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  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 is aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident of the procedure to follow to report concerns. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and daily checks of the premises and outings. Policies and procedures are well organised and are in line with current legislation. The childminder has formed effective partnerships with the other early years professionals who share children's care and learning. This joint approach supports children's progress and ensures activities and plans complement their learning. Self- evaluation is strong. Improvement plans are challenging and evaluated well. The childminder attends mandatory training to keep up to date with changes to legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified, has a wealth of experience and uses her skills to successfully support and challenge children during their play. Children are deeply involved in a range of interesting learning opportunities that covers all the areas of learning. For example, children show fascination as they play with dough and build a model volcano. The childminder talks with children and extends their vocabulary by providing a range of additional words. She reinforces their interest of volcanos and introduces language, such as 'lava', 'erupting', 'dormant' and 'hot'. Secure systems are in place for the monitoring of teaching and learning. The childminder uses tracking systems very well. This means that all children make good and better progress across all areas of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close bonds and secure attachments with children and their parents. She knows the children very well and adheres to all their care needs. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Their laughter, eagerness to explore and excitement to play and learn are evident in all areas of the setting. They develop secure friendships and show genuine care and affection for one another. The environment is homely and welcoming. This supports children's emotional well-being and they are happy and content. Children learn the importance of being active and leading a healthy lifestyle. They are involved in regular exercise and understand the effect it has on their body, such as their heart beating faster and their need to drink water. Furthermore, they discuss what foods are healthy and why they need to eat to give them energy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are self-assured and confident. They establish an enthusiastic, motivated attitude towards learning. Children carry out independent tasks, such as going to the toilet, feeding themselves and tidying away toys after use. Children benefit from a wide range of challenging activities that is personalised to their individual interests. They develop good skills in their physical development as they manipulate paper and tape to wrap presents in preparation for Christmas. These skills prepare children well in readiness for future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243136 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1104010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an 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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