Childminder 308108

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2018 31 July 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 has a thorough development plan and knows her setting's strengths and areas for improvement. This helps her to focus on how to develop her provision in the future.  The childminder teaches children well and prepares activities that cater for their individual interests. This helps to ensure children are well-prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder forms good relationships with the children, helping to give them the emotional support they need to learn.  Strong links have been formed with parents, helping to provide a safe and secure foundation for children's learning.  The childminder monitors children's progress to ensure they are developing their knowledge in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make consistent use of opportunities to help children understand the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, including through outdoor play.  The childminder does not help children to learn about different lifestyles and people with differing abilities consistently.

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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

 make effective use of all opportunities to help children extend their knowledge of a healthy lifestyle  enhance opportunities for children to gain an understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder.  The inspector conducted a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed the teaching and care practices of the childminder.  The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of the childminder to work with children.  The inspector read a number of letters written by parents and noted their comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly attends training to add to her knowledge of early years. This helps her have a clear understanding of good practice. The setting is bright, clean and well-organised. The childminder goes to great lengths to be a good role model for the children and fosters an environment of mutual tolerance and respect. All required paperwork is readily available and kept safe and secure. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to respond to and report incidents and concerns to protect children effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good range of resources, which she uses well to help her plan a selection of interesting activities. The children delight in creating their own masterpieces with sponges, brushes and their fingers. They eagerly listen to their favourite stories and finish the sentences. The childminder reads a story about an aeroplane and she reminds the children that, when they saw an aeroplane on their walk to school, they said, 'Have a good holiday'. The children complete jigsaws, play with a doll's pram and drive on sit-and- ride toys. The childminder cleverly uses a range of teaching techniques to help the children learn. For example, she demonstrates, questions and uses a narrative to extend their play. Thorough tracking of children's progress means the childminder knows where each child is in their development so she can plan accurately for the next stage in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works hard to create a warm and welcoming environment for children. She actively promotes children's independence throughout the day and helps to cater for their individual needs and interests, such as by planning activities that are relevant to them. Children enjoy eating a range of healthy food, such as pasta, turkey and fruit, and they have access to fresh water daily in their own cup. Children attend the weekly local toddler group where they have access to large equipment, such as a climbing frame and slide. They also go to the park and feed the ducks in the summer. Children learn about Eid, as well as Christmas and Easter.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in all areas of learning and development. Strong relationships with the childminder help children to settle quickly and gain confidence. The children socialise and share well with each other. Children are well prepared for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308108 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103544 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during 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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