Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 16 November 2017

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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 and her assistants are kind and caring. They know children and their families well and build trusting bonds with them. Children are very content in their care.  The childminder has worked hard to address weaknesses raised at her previous inspection. She has attended training and works closely with her local authority development worker to make the necessary improvements to her practice.  The childminder works closely with her assistants and provides them with regular support to help raise the quality of their teaching. For example, one of her assistants has gained an early years qualification at level 2.  The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children go outdoors every day in the garden and on walks in the local area. Additionally, children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.  The childminder observes children regularly and makes accurate assessments. She

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This provision is good

plans a wide range of activities that promotes the next steps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the correction pronunciation of words or allow children enough time to think and respond to questions.  The childminder does not gather detailed information from parents about what children know and can already do at the start of their placement.

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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

 promote children's speaking skills even further, use the correct pronunciation of words and allow children time to think and answer  gather more detailed information from parents about what their child can already do at the start of their placement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching during activities carried out indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documents and checked evidence of the suitability of those who live and work at her home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from parental questionnaires, feedback forms and cards.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Documents, such as registers of attendance, accident and medication forms, are in place and thoroughly implemented. The childminder and her assistants hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. This further helps to ensure children's safety. The childminder uses self- evaluation effectively. She has sought the views of children, parents and her assistants and has made meaningful changes to the setting. For example, she has acquired the use of an allotment to enable her to build on children's interest in the outdoors and nature. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular information with them about their child's progress and provides them with ideas to help learning at home. Parents say their children love it at the setting and that they couldn't wish for a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She uses fun and effective teaching to help children extend and build on their current skills. Children are supported to learn about numbers. For example, they count during every day routines and activities, and enjoy participating in singing number rhymes and songs. Overall, the childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. She introduces new words, such as, 'pentagon' and asks children to recall previous events. Babies are encouraged to crawl, pull themselves to standing and walk. This supports their developing physical skills and they excitedly explore their surroundings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are flexible and used well. The childminder uses this time to get to know children and their families. The childminder and her assistants are attentive to children's needs and children happily approach them for comfort and reassurance. Children are developing good social skills and the confidence to do things for themselves. For example, feeding themselves and tidying away toys. Children demonstrate they are gaining an understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, they wait for the childminder before going down the stairs and know to hold the rail. Babies' individual needs are discussed and agreed with parents and then closely followed. This supports their emotional development and helps them to settle quickly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and keen learners who enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They develop the key skills needed for future learning and school. For example, they independently place on their own coats before going outdoors. Additionally, they serve themselves at snack time and manage their own needs for a drink. Children achieve good levels of development from their starting points. They have good social skills and behave well given their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490651 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1119120 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Burnley. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. One assistant holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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