Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2018 28 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 uses excellent settling in strategies. Children including babies have a strong bond with the childminder by the time they begin to attend.  The childminder prompts children to think for themselves. She asks good-quality questions to check their understanding and encourages them to think about solutions.  Children make very good progress in their learning, particularly in their personal, social and emotional development. They are well prepared with the attitudes and skills they will need for school, when the time comes.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and feel fully involved in children's learning. Parents are consulted regularly and the childminder shares strategies with them to help guide children's learning at home.  The childminder is proud of the service that she provides. She puts good effort into enhancing the environment for children to learn from and enjoy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek out professional development opportunities to enrich her already good teaching skills further.  The childminder does not set precise targets for improvement to further enhance outcomes for children.

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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 and focus more specifically on further raising the quality of teaching and learning  strengthen the effectiveness of self-evaluation and set precise goals for improvement.

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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 held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as 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.  The inspector jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to provide Ofsted with information to complete suitability checks for all members of the household. She knows how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what to do if she were to have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder takes effective steps to safeguard children when visitors attend. She keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help keep children safe. The childminder knows how to keep children including babies safe in her home. She risk assesses effectively and has appropriate control measures. The childminder welcomes the views of parents and incorporates the views of children when self-evaluating.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children carefully as they play. She adjusts her interactions with them and the experiences she provides to give them precisely what they need. The childminder uses effective strategies to help babies and young children develop their communication and language skills. For example, she provides a good narrative for children to hear as she plays with them. The childminder is skilled in taking spontaneous opportunities during children's play to support their learning. She regularly checks children's knowledge, providing clear explanations to broaden their understanding. The childminder monitors children's progress and regularly shares information with parents. She works closely with parents to support children's development. The childminder knows how to access support from external agencies if children have gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share strong bonds with the childminder. They eagerly seek her attention to share their achievements, request her support and share their fun. The childminder gives children some small responsibilities and they enjoy the challenge of doing things by themselves. For example, children willingly participate in preparation for mealtimes and lay the table without prompting. The childminder provides stimulating activities that provoke children's interest. Children particularly enjoy playing in the outdoor area and babies thrive on sensory activities. The childminder provides good opportunities to further enhance children's physical wellbeing, including through a variety of visits outside the home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children including babies are very happy and relaxed in the care of the childminder. They are cooperative with one another and consistently well behaved. Children use good manners. They are remarkably polite and the childminder encourages this. Children are friendly, communicative and confident to make relationships. They are curious and show a strong desire to learn from a very early age. Children show high levels of self-esteem and their willingness to be independent is impressive. They are highly active indoors and out, making their own decisions under the childminder's guidance. They confidently access toys and resources independently to support their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484948 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1110391 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. 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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