Childminder 308101

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2018 1 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 is a reflective practitioner and has a strong drive to continually improve the service she provides for children and families. She successfully involves parents and children in her self-evaluation.  The childminder is caring and affectionate and knows children well. Children look to her for reassurance and she responds positively to their individual needs. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very effectively.  The childminder makes good use of her links with other local childminders to help extend her practice and implement new ideas and activities.  The childminder encourages the development of children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she plays games with children to help support their understanding of initial letter sounds and their future reading skills in readiness for their eventual move on to school.  Children learn very well through play. The childminder expertly teaches children and

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This provision is good

provides them with new challenges. All children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings children attend to provide further continuity in their learning.  Information from observations is sometimes not used as precisely as possible to focus on children's next steps in their learning.

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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

 embed a more consistent shared approach to children's learning and share information about their development with other settings they attend  make better use of observations so that teaching focuses even more precisely on what children need to learn next.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced in childcare and conscientious about keeping her knowledge and skills up to date to improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows the signs to look for that may cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare. She is clear about the correct procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has a wide range of written policies and procedures which she shares with parents to ensure that they are aware of her expectations. Parents comment on the high-quality experience their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and uses her teaching skills well to promote their learning. She establishes accurate starting points for children which include information from parents. The childminder encourages parents to share what their children do at home to support continuity in their learning. She continually provides children with new words for them to use so that they can describe what they are doing, seeing and feeling. For example, she uses the words, 'squash', 'roll', 'squishy', 'flatten' and 'spread' during a dough activity. Children show good dexterity as they use small tools to shape dough. The childminder captures opportunities to ignite children's interest in numbers as she plays board games with them. Children are encouraged to use their thinking skills, develop strategies and they enjoy playing noughts and crosses with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming which helps children to feel happy and secure. The childminder is an excellent role model and encourages children with lots of praise and encouragement. They enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and regular outdoor activities which help to promote their good health and physical skills. The children develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, the childminder talks with them about their families, naming the important people in their lives. Children have ample opportunities to mix with other children and adults. For example, they visit playgroups, shops, parks and the library. This gives children a developing view of the wider world. The childminder helps older children to feel confident in preparation for their move on to school. For instance, she reads them stories about school life and talks about their school uniform.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show enthusiasm and excitement in their play. They concentrate and persevere during activities. Children learn to use good manners and have very good behaviour. They are confident talkers and are keen to offer their own contributions and ideas as they play. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the skills and attitudes which prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308101 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103542 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday except 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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