Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The quality of her teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder and show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is well organised, which in turn supports children's independence and all-round development as they independently select resources to play with.  The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She takes into account the views of children and parents to help identify where improvements can be made.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. She ensures that children have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, she has not established a targeted programme of professional development to contribute towards raising the quality of teaching and provision to the highest standard.  Although the childminder gathers some initial information from parents, she does not find out what children can already do when they first start.

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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

 establish a more focused programme of professional development to raise standards in teaching and learning even higher and to ensure that practice continues to improve  gather more detailed information from parents about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at the setting, to plan swiftly for their immediate learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She has attended training to help her identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the processes she should follow for reporting any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing a safe environment for children and regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure resources and equipment are suitable. Furthermore, she maintains documentation robustly and implements effective policies and procedures to support her practice. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with other early years professionals and shares documentation with them to complement children's learning. She monitors the educational programme to ensure she is providing a range of good-quality learning opportunities across the seven areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder competently observes and assesses children's progress and provides activities and experiences that match their interests. She shares children's progress regularly with parents and works with them to plan for children's next steps. Throughout children's play, the childminder supports their learning by modelling, explaining what is happening, making suggestions and praising children for their efforts. She asks simple open-ended questions and provides a running commentary in play. The childminder engages children in constant discussion and models language appropriately. Children develop their hand-eye coordination as they explore small pasta shapes and place them into plastic bottles. They enthusiastically practise making marks as they investigate the texture of paint with their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model who encourages children to behave well by offering clear and consistent support to aid their understanding. Children learn about healthy lifestyles in daily routines. For example, they help the childminder to prepare lunch, such as by washing potatoes, and are encouraged to eat healthy snacks. They practise good hygiene procedures and are developing self-care skills as they wash their hands and put on their slippers. Children are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they regularly practise fire evacuation procedures. They begin to understand how to care for living things as they take the childminder's dog for walks. Their learning is further enhanced as they visit the pet shop to buy supplies and help to feed him, aiding their understanding of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for school. They are able to listen to instructions and communicate their needs. Children are supported to understand simple mathematical concepts as they count and use numbers during their play. Their emerging literacy skills are nurtured as they share their favourite books and sing songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490622 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1031541 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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