Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 13 November 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

 Children benefit from the childminder's good teaching. She effectively uses what she knows about each child's interests to plan learning experiences that challenge them.  Children are safe. The childminder is vigilant in risk assessing the environment to minimise any potential hazards. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves, so that they learn how to use equipment properly and safely.  The childminder has caring relationships with each child. She gets to know them very well, as they settle into her setting.  Information sharing systems between the childminder and parents ensure the childminder is mindful of any changes to children's preferences and routines.  The childminder is a calm and positive role model. Children form strong attachments with her and respond very positively, as they learn about the rules of the setting.  Children form positive relationships with other children. They enjoy playing

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This provision is good

imaginatively, and are developing good social skills.?

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply on the quality of teaching when forming development plans for her provision.  The childminder does not fully consider the ways in which she can extend the speaking skills of young children more effectively.  Partnerships with other providers are not fully effective, to promote a more shared approach to meeting children's individual needs.

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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

 evaluate how the quality of teaching can be improved through targeted professional development  extend the range of strategies used to promote the communication skills of young children  enhance arrangements to exchange information with other carers and providers, to help develop even greater consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 and childminder observed individual children together and discussed their learning, progress and behaviour.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observation and assessment documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information in the childminder's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a thorough set of policies and procedures in place, which she can explain clearly. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge of how to identify concerns relating to children's welfare. She is secure in her understanding of how to address these concerns, including reporting them to the correct local agencies. Parents praise the range of opportunities available for their children and the good information that the childminder provides. The childminder is very experienced and has links with other childminders, which she uses to gather ideas to help her provision. She has developed effective ways to plan and assess children's learning. She carefully monitors their progress, to help identify and address any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder plans an inclusive and safe environment. Children can easily access the toys that they find fun and interesting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She makes good use of information gathered through observation and assessment, to provide activities that are interesting for each child. She monitors children's progress well, to ensure each child has good opportunities for learning across all areas. The childminder extends children's play by providing a variety of different resources for them to explore. Children interact well with their peers, for example, they play hide and seek. The childminder sensitively joins in, and introduces and extends children's counting skills. They show they can follow instructions and are interested when the childminder explains different activities to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond very well to the childminder. She is calm, patient and positive. She has high expectations for each child and makes her expectations clear. They understand and follow her standards for behaviour. The childminder is calm and caring as she explains to children why they cannot climb on furniture. Children have opportunities to become actively involved in daily routines. They show a sense of pride, as they peel their banana with little support from the childminder. Children enjoy a range of healthy, freshly prepared foods. They follow hygiene routines well and the childminder helps them to understand how to be healthy. She respects children's unique needs and preferences. The childminder maintains good communication with parents, to ensure that she is aware when children's routines change, so that she can adapt her practice. Children learn about the world around them and know how to keep safe as they walk to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated individuals. They make good progress and are able to undertake tasks independently, relative to their age. Children enjoy directing their own play and making choices about how to use the range of resources on offer. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Children are developing the skills which prepare them well for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307910 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103536 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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