Childminder 308274

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 18 December 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 accesses training to update her knowledge and skills. She uses self- evaluation well to help her prioritise improvements that support positive outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has identified opportunities to access specific training to help her further promote children's learning outdoors.  The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to solve simple problems. She stretches their thinking and challenges them to work out how to complete age- appropriate tasks. Children show a desire to find things out and learn.  Children have good opportunities to acquire new skills. For instance, younger children learn how to use scissors carefully to cut play dough. They show pride in their achievements, developing good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder is very kind and caring. Children are confident in new social situations and show that they feel safe and secure. They form strong bonds with the childminder

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This provision is good

and each other. This helps to support their emotional well-being effectively.  Children learn about the natural world. For instance, they participate in interesting experiences, such as observing the different types of bird that visit the garden each day.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings that children attend to provide continuity of care and learning for all children.  The strategies used to support how children develop their language skills when they speak and learn another language at home with parents are not highly successful.

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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 partnership working and consistently share information with other settings that children attend to provide continuity of care and learning for all children  extend and build on strategies to work with parents when children speak English as an additional language to further support their developing language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities for safeguarding to keep children safe from harm. She knows who to contact if she should have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when making any changes, such as through comments provided on questionnaires. Children who have previously attended write positive remarks about the care they received. For example, they write that the childminder is super, they were well looked after, and they are sad to leave. The childminder monitors the ongoing progress made by children effectively and shares this information with parents, keeping them well informed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses information gained from these well to plan activities and experiences that interest and motivate children to learn. Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They play for long periods of time with dough. The childminder differentiates learning well for the different ages of children attending. For example, older children are challenged to work out simple sums. They estimate how many more 'cupcakes' they will need to make from the play dough to share with their family. Younger children use their imagination skills well as they make birthday cakes with play dough. They place wooden sticks on the top and pretend these are candles. The childminder models counting, encouraging younger children to join in. She promotes all children's mathematical development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and use good manners. They independently choose from the good range of resources available. Children develop good self-care skills, such as washing their hands after toileting and before eating. They learn to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, children have regular opportunities to play outside in the garden, where they enjoy the fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks, such as fresh water and toast. She takes children out into the community, such as to toddler groups. This helps them to learn about the wider world and develops their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. Children use good hand-to-eye coordination skills, such as when they throw beanbags onto numbers displayed on mats during a game. Older children know what the numbers are and fill out a tally chart to show how many times the beanbag lands on each number. Younger children experiment with making marks, building on their early writing skills. They practise their good physical skills, such as when they jump on the number mats. Younger children learn to share and take turns with their peers. All children are prepared well for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308274 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103551 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Hoghton, near Preston. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children.

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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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