Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 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 have good relationships with the childminder. She knows them well and is sensitive to their individual needs and routines. Children settle quickly and feel secure.  The childminder effectively plans activities using her accurate assessments and knowledge of children's interests. She is skilled at meeting the individual and unique needs of the children as they arise.  The childminder monitors children's progress closely and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. She knows how to seek help from other relevant professionals, if necessary, to ensure that all children make good progress from the time they start.  Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive. The childminder works closely with parents to share information about their child's progress. She offers suggestions as to how they can best support their child's learning further at home.  The childminder provides regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy

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This provision is good

the time they spend outdoors. For example, they eagerly care for the sunflowers they have planted and talk about the conditions they need to grow and flower.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to further expand their knowledge and understanding of diversity within the world around them are not yet fully explored.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions that challenge them in their learning.

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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

 strengthen children's understanding and awareness of diversity within the local community and wider world  provide children with enough time to think and respond when asking questions that help to extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during opportunities and activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact his has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated an activity.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector spoke with a small number of parents and also took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her practice and continually improves her provision. For instance, she seeks appropriate training courses that enable her to improve her practice and keep up to date with current requirements. Recent training in how young children think and prefer to learn has helped the childminder meet the individual needs of children she cares for more effectively. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify issues that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities to ensure that children are protected. The childminder reflects on her practice and uses the views of parents and children to evaluate the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder joins in with children's play and talks to them about what she observes them doing. She supports children to develop their social and physical skills well. The childminder encourages children to count and talk about the different shapes they see as they play. For example, children select resources and talk about the different shapes as they make musical instruments. Children enjoy sharing stories. For example, older children delight in using picture cards to imaginatively sequence and tell their own stories. Children enjoy looking at picture books. They turn the pages and point to the pictures as the childminder reads. This helps to develop their early reading skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The nurturing childminder is a good role model to children. She demonstrates the importance of being kind and respectful. The childminder manages children's behaviour well and gently explains when some behaviours are not wanted. This helps children to develop their friendships successfully. The childminder consistently praises children for their achievements. This contributes greatly to children's high levels of confidence and boosts their self-esteem. The childminder successfully teaches children about potential hazards. For example, she explains how to use equipment safely and supervises younger children with the sensory materials they use. The childminder provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. She talks about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and helps children to make healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills necessary for future learning and starting school. They learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent. Children are enthusiastic, eager and motivated learners. Younger children explore their surroundings with great interest and are curious to push buttons and operate toys to hear different sounds. Older children enjoy counting and testing out their ideas as they try to solve simple problems. Children are encouraged to make marks and develop good early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499738 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1052304 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

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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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