Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 27 November 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 encourages children to lead their own play and knows when to offer further challenge to extend their learning. She follows children's own interests well and provides toys to support these. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is calm, caring and positive with the children and helps them to feel happy and safe. Children enjoy their time with her and behave well.  The childminder effectively helps young children to develop their communication and language skills. She is skilled at using opportunities through play to consistently model words. She sings songs with the children and helps them to engage with the use of musical instruments and sounds. This helps them to make good progress.  The childminder provides a varied and extensive range of activities and outings. Children learn about other people, places and communities beyond their own.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents to ensure and extend their children's learning from the start with her.  The childminder does not always use her assessments of children's learning precisely enough to address the next steps in their development and to help them make better than good progress.

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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

 gather as much information from parents on entry to establish what children already know and can do and support learning from the very start  refine the assessment of children's progress so that it gives a more regular picture of the achievements they make and to sharpen planning further for their next steps in 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 and children at appropriate times. She looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of persons living on the premises.  The inspector took into account parents' views.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supervises children closely throughout the day. She makes sure that all areas are safe before children arrive. The childminder attends child protection training. She recognises the possible signs of abuse or neglect and knows what to do and whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe and well. The childminder gathers the views of parents when she reflects on her practice. These are used to support her self-evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Learning is fun and children are excited to join in with activities led by the childminder and those they choose for themselves. The childminder teaches the children well. For example, she points to words as she reads, which helps the children to understand that written words provide information, ready for their early reading. The childminder joins in with children's play and extends and supports their communication and mathematical skills effectively. She introduces new words and vocabulary and uses a number of opportunities to engage children in counting and recognising colours. For example, while they move their bodies using silk scarfs and make believe they are a train. Children enjoy imaginative play building and re-designing train tracks. The childminder asks purposeful questions which encourage children to think about and communicate their ideas. These help to develop their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and show that they feel safe and secure. For example, they confidently engage in conversations with the childminder and with visitors to the setting. Children enjoy taking responsibility for doing small tasks, such as tidying things away and choosing what they would like to do next. They learn good social skills and manners. The childminder constantly praises their achievements and helps them to understand how to share and take turns. They also talk about different emotions and the importance of considering other people's feelings. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She provides children with freshly prepared meals, encouraging them to try a range of fruit and vegetables with each meal. This supports children to develop healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Children concentrate well as they play and are kind to one another. They listen attentively and understand the childminder's explanations and instructions, such as when they need to tidy up. Children engage in purposeful play and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276692 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1104158 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Nelson, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 8pm until 5pm, 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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