Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 4 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 committed to improving her professional knowledge. She develops her skills and knowledge in a range of ways and successfully builds on her previous training.  The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend. They share regular information to help children's learning.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are comfortable and confident to explore.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children are provided with rich opportunities to practise their speech through conversations and discussions about their games. Children are inquisitive, assertive and communicate with ease.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute their own observations of their children's learning to the assessments the childminder makes of the children's progress.  The childminder's teaching during planned, small-group activities is not always precise enough to adapt to the varied learning needs of each child.

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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

 increase the opportunities available for parents to contribute observations of their children's learning to further promote continuity in learning  enhance teaching strategies so that planned group activities are more successfully meeting the learning needs of children at different stages of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including how she evaluates her practice. 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 parents' comments from 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 detailed knowledge of her duty to protect children from harm. She knows how to identify, record and report child protection concerns she may have. The childminder is keen to continue her own professional development. She accesses training to help her better meet children's needs. For example, she has attended a course to promote and inspire further ideas to extend learning in the outdoor area. Recent training has helped the childminder to develop her skills and develop the quality of service she provides. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. Children and families attend flexible settling-in sessions when they first join the setting. The childminder establishes effective, open communication with parents to help her to meet children's individual care needs effectively. She accurately evaluates her setting and has detailed aims and ambitions for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good role model. She guides and develops children's learning through her interactions. Children go on regular outings in the community, such as visiting supermarkets to buy ingredients to make cakes. The childminder makes excellent use of daily outings and visits to a local allotment to provide children with varied learning experiences. For example, they find and hide decorated rocks in woodland, grow vegetables and play at the park. Children make very good progress in their speaking skills. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversations about their play and home experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. The childminder works extremely well to support children's health and developing independence in self-care. Children learn about the importance of a nutritious diet. They talk about healthy food and the effect it has on their bodies. Children have a positive attitude to following a healthy lifestyle. Good hygiene routines are consistently followed. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands prior to meals and access individual hand towels to help prevent cross-contamination of germs. Children's good health is well promoted through a variety of effective routines and teaching strategies. Children are happy, confident and healthy. They are supported by a nurturing and attentive childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Their behaviour is excellent and they are sociable and confident. Children spend considerable time concentrating at activities. They test themselves and like challenge, such as completing puzzles of increasing complexity and difficulty. Children show animation and excitement when they talk about things that interest them and talk to each other. They display the skills that they will need to be ready for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375316 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1104795 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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