Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder knows the children in her care well. She provides a home-from-home environment and a relaxed approach to children's learning. She plans good-quality activities that capture children's interest, help them progress and develop the key skills they require for later moves on to nursery and school.  Children are confident, happy and settle easily in the childminder's care. They display an obvious attachment and affection for her and snuggle in closely for reassurance and support. Children behave well. They demonstrate that they feel safe and display a strong sense of belonging and emotional security.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning through daily discussions, learning summaries and learning journals. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the professional service she

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This provision is good

provides.  Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. The childminder regularly observes and accurately identifies children's next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly seek the views of parents and children and use their feedback to help her drive ongoing improvements.  The childminder has not yet targeted her professional development on acquiring new skills and knowledge to enhance the quality of the provision to an even higher 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

 enhance the methods used to actively seek the views of parents and children and use this information to evaluate practice and drive improvements  target professional development opportunities to help enhance the quality of teaching and learning even further and the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of the activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She has a good understanding and awareness of the signs and symptoms that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She completes daily checks and risk assessments to help minimise any possible risks to children. The childminder has good systems in place to monitor children's progress and help ensure that any gaps in their learning are identified and swiftly addressed. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. She informs them about their children's progress and the activities they take part in so that they can continue their children's enjoyment and learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows the children in her care well and uses their interests to encourage and support their learning. The childminder gets down to the children's level and joins in their play with enthusiasm. She skilfully extends their learning as they explore and investigate the resources set out for them. For example, children listen to instructions and count the correct number of coins required in the till to pay for the food item displayed on the screen. The childminder effectively promotes children's language and communication skills. She uses open questioning well to find out what children already know and continually extends children's knowledge during conversations. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. For example, children enjoy threading activities. The childminder skilfully extends children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

mathematical language. Children count objects and name colours accurately as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, well-organised family environment. Children learn to make independent choices from the range of toys and play resources available. The childminder is a good role model. She provides consistent positive praise and helps children to understand expected behaviour. Children learn to be kind, patient and sensitive to the needs of younger children. The childminder supports children's well-being and health well. Children learn good hygiene practices through the daily routine, eat nutritious meals and are physically active. Children go out for walks and outings to places of interest in the community. This helps to support their understanding of the world around them and social and physical skills outside the home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the next stage of their learning. They are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They demonstrate good levels of concentration while looking at books and communicate well. Younger children join in activities and they are provided with objects to investigate and explore. Children's curiosity and imagination are fostered well through activities covering all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498797 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1042173 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Heysham, Morecambe, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder hold an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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