Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 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 childminder is warm and nurturing and she shows a genuine interest in children's play. She prioritises children's well-being and has excellent settling-in strategies that take full account of children and their families.  The childminder gets to know children exceptionally well. She is skilled in adjusting experiences to provide appropriate challenge and support for individual children. Children make very good progress.  Children willingly use mathematics during their play. The childminder provides a broad range of experiences for them to develop their practical skills and understanding of mathematical vocabulary. Children are well prepared for school when the time comes.  The childminder gathers and shares information about children's progress with other settings that children attend. This helps to enhance continuity in learning.  The childminder communicates daily with parents. She values parents' knowledge

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This provision is good

about their children. Parents are well supported to guide their learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance her teaching skills to an even higher level.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of self-evaluation to support the identification of clear actions for improvement.

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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

 extend professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice even further  strengthen self-evaluation systems to focus more sharply on making changes that benefit children's learning.

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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 jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke with some children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She keeps up to date with local authority procedures to safeguard children from harm. The childminder carries out risk assessments and puts in place effective measures to reduce any potential hazards. She has undertaken mandatory training, such as paediatric first-aid training. The childminder is experienced in childcare and has a strong commitment to develop children's good values, attitudes and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely observes children and has a clear understanding of their interests, achievements and needs. She provides experiences that motivate children and they freely request their favourite activities. The childminder plays with children and skilfully enhances their learning. She encourages them to explore experiences and praises their creativity. The childminder takes opportunities to ask targeted questions to prompt children's thinking. She encourages them to check their own theories and test their ideas. The childminder models play and provides a descriptive narrative for children to hear. She communicates with children clearly to aid their understanding. The childminder assesses children's learning and monitors their progress. She knows what to do if children have gaps in their learning, including seeking support from parents and external agencies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has consistent rules and boundaries in place and teaches children about how to follow them. Children know what is expected of them and they behave very well. The childminder helps children to learn about how to cooperate and play harmoniously with one another. Children are supported to manage their feelings and learn that sometimes they will win and sometimes they will lose in games. This helps to build their emotional well-being and resilience. Children feel confident and comfortable to explore the indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder gives children small tasks and encourages them to do things by themselves, for example, helping to prepare activities. Children enjoy being given small responsibilities and this helps them to develop a desire to be independent. The childminder encourages children's love of the outdoors. They enjoy a variety of daily outdoor experiences and physical play. Children are encouraged to develop

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

good attitudes about healthy lifestyles. They talk about not eating too many sweets and how vegetables are good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled at play. They see the childminder as a play partner and their emotional attachments with her are very secure. Children make choices about their own play and show good levels of concentration. For example, they request to play their favourite board games and show deep engagement when they play. Children enjoy making marks and are taught to recognise their own names. They are highly independent in managing tasks like handwashing and setting the table for lunchtime. Children explain that they need to wash their hands before lunch to get rid of germs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499493 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1052997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 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 Much Hoole, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds 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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Telephone number

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