Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 29 August 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's assessments of children's progress are meticulously completed and help ensure that she knows children extremely well. She uses this information very effectively to incorporate children's next steps in learning skilfully throughout their play experiences and daily routines.  The quality of teaching is exceptional. The childminder is highly responsive to children's individual needs, and pays very careful attention to the small details that have a significant positive impact on their learning. Children demonstrate their eagerness to participate and learn. They make very swift and sustained progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Parents praise the childminder's ability to incorporate children's interests into the activities. They say that children talk to them with delight about the things they do with the childminder.  The childminder is extremely passionate about her practice. She is highly ambitious in

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This provision is outstanding

delivering exceptional quality care and learning experiences for children. Self-evaluation is extremely precise and drives continual development.  The childminder provides children with an excellent range of rich opportunities to play independently and explore the fascinating learning environment, indoors and outdoors. Children are extremely well engaged in purposeful play and learning experiences.

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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

 continue to review the highly effective programme for continuous professional development.

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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 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 spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the suitability of the premises and the resources available.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places safeguarding at the heart of everything she does. Her highest priority is promoting the children's safety and welfare. The childminder has a very good understanding of the signs and symptoms a child may be at risk. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact with any such concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of continuing to develop her knowledge and skills even further through professional development and training. She uses this training to further support children's learning. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively, identifying and setting herself extremely precise targets for improvement. She shares information exceptionally well with parents and other professionals. This leads to highly effective partnerships that help to ensure seamless continuity for children's care, learning and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are presented with a highly stimulating programme of activities. They eagerly participate and enjoy their learning. Levels of engagement are extremely high and the activities provide depth and challenge to promote children's development successfully. The childminder supports children's excellent communication and language skills. For example, young children are vocal and she gives them extensive opportunities to use their emerging speaking skills. The childminder is highly successful in helping children to gain skills to prepare them for their future learning. She is very sensitive in helping young children begin to have an understanding of early mathematics. For instance, they quickly grasp how to count the animal images on cushions and before they sing as a group.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder uses clear and consistent routines to support children exceptionally well. Children benefit immensely from the extensive range of outings and activities in the wider community. For example, they explore the natural world through visits to local parks and participate in a wide variety of carefully selected playgroups. Children learn to be highly social and relish the opportunity for fresh air and exercise. Young children are highly independent. For example, they attach pictures to the display wall without needing support. The childminder teaches children about health and safety extremely successfully throughout their learning experiences and daily routines.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make consistently high levels of progress in relation to their starting points. They know that they must take turns and share toys with each other when they play in a group. They begin to understand their own and other people's feelings. Children from a young age begin to link sounds with written letters and can read their name. They learn and remember the words to new and familiar songs. Children try out their ideas with musical instruments eagerly and inventively. Children are prepared exceptionally well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299685 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1104299 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Upholland near Skelmersdale. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to 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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