Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 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 completes comprehensive observations and accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses this information to plan for what each child needs to learn next. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed of the progress children make. She provides parents with ideas for activities that they can continue at home to support children's learning further.  The childminder provides children with a varied and imaginative learning environment. She offers high-quality resources that help to stimulate children's interest and curiosity.  The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's care needs and routines. She uses this information to help children to feel safe and secure and to settle in quickly. Children are confident, self-assured and develop strong independence skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide enough time for children to listen and respond to questions and encourage their own contributions and ideas.  The childminder has not developed a highly effective programme of ongoing training and professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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

 provide children with more time to think and respond to questions and contribute their own ideas and suggestions  build on the programme of training and professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the day and using the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do should she be worried about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder regularly reviews the quality of her practice and seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to set high expectations and drive ongoing improvement. The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents and other settings children attend. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care, learning and development. Parents speak highly of the variety of experiences provided and the good progress that children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and follows their interests. Children develop good small-muscle skills and they use a variety of tools to promote their early writing skills. Children manipulate jigsaw pieces together and carefully peel the stickers and place them onto their creations. They are creative and imaginative in their play. Children enjoy role- play activities and choosing what to play with. The childminder uses craft activities, books and everyday tasks to promote children's mathematical skills. Children are supported well to develop the skills that they need to promote the next stages in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm welcome and children arrive with energy and enthusiasm. Children form a strong bond and attachment with the childminder and enjoy making choices throughout the day. Children play cooperatively and make friends easily. The childminder gives clear explanations and gentle reminders of expectations. Children know what is expected of them and they behave very well. They are provided with nutritious food and learn to make healthy choices. Children enjoy taking part in the variety of outdoor play experiences and gain confidence as they practise their physical skills. Their physical and emotional well-being are promoted well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills they need, ready for school. They have strong self-care skills, for example, as they learn to use the toilet independently. They take care of their own belongings and find their laminated name card when they arrive. Children enjoy taking on a challenge and participate in activities with excitement and enthusiasm. They listen attentively to stories and join in using props with imagination and creativity. Children enjoy playing and exploring, and they are active and confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495955 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1034372 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Kirkham. She operates during term time from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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