Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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

 Children form strong attachments with the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised, which in turn supports children's independence and all-round development.  The childminder's quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy a range of activities which challenges their learning and development. This helps them to remain engaged and motivated in their play.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents appreciate the individual support and attention the childminder provides to their family. They comment that the childminder and her assistant are friendly, approachable and professional. Parents thank the childminder for her continued care and the sharing of information about their child's learning and development.  The childminder evaluates her and her assistant's practice well, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps to drive improvement and enhance learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather detailed information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start attending the setting.  The childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching 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

 gather more precise information about children's existing skills and abilities to inform planning from the outset  make even better use of professional development opportunities to focus on developing teaching skills further.

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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 an observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant and persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with 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 and her assistant fully understand what they need to do to protect children from harm. They have attended safeguarding training to better their understanding. The childminder further enhances the safety and welfare of children. She carries out regular risk assessments and completes fire evacuation drills with children. All required policies and procedures are in place. This underpins the childminder's good practice and helps her to ensure she is delivering a high-quality service. The childminder reviews the work of her assistant and has developed good appraisal systems. Together they monitor the effectiveness of the educational programme and ensure that children receive any additional support they may require.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan activities across all areas of learning that match children's interests and abilities. She provides a good balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for all children to spontaneously engage in. For example, young children enjoy exploring the texture of sand, while older children work collaboratively together to build sandcastles. The childminder and assistant support children's mathematical understanding as they count how many scoops it takes to fill their buckets. The childminder supports children's developing language as she repeats and reinforces words and uses descriptive language. Children are becoming competent communicators who express themselves well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. Resources are plentiful and children are happy, confident and settled in their surroundings. The childminder effectively encourages children's good behaviour by offering calm and consistent reminders. She gently teaches children self-care skills, such as washing their hands and faces after mealtimes. Children play alongside each other well and demonstrate their developing social skills from a young age. They are beginning to understand the needs of others and how to share resources. The childminder encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children have many different opportunities to be physically active in the well- resourced garden. They use hoops, kick balls and operate wheeled toys with confidence. Children are developing an understanding of the community in which they live. For example, they visited a care home and sang their favourite songs for the residents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are securely developing the skills needed to prepare them for school. They are happy and content and display a positive attitude to new experiences, showing motivation to learn. They are supported to take turns and listen to others. Children's early literacy skills are supported as they share their favourite stories, songs and rhymes. They make marks for a purpose and older children begin to use sounds that letters represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498510 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1043524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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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 Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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