Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 23 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides an extremely welcoming and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The quality of her teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. n Children are extremely settled and feel secure because the childminder has a warm, friendly and nurturing manner. She gives high priority to children's well-being and provides very sensitive and attentive care. Children are exceptionally secure and very happy. This gives them the confidence to be inquisitive and curious learners. n The childminder is well qualified and very experienced. She competently observes and assesses children's progress and provides a range of activities and experiences that matches their interests and preferences. n Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment that their children are happy and enjoy the time they spend with the

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The provision is good

childminder and her assistant. n The childminder evaluates her own and her assistant's practice well, taking into account the views of parents and children. This helps to drive improvement and enhance learning opportunities for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not ask parents for precise information regarding children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at the setting, to inform planning from the outset.

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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

n find out more information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first join the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of the possible signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if concerns are raised about children's welfare. The childminder holds weekly meetings with her co-childminder and assistant to help to ensure high standards are maintained. They are committed to attending training to further develop their knowledge and skills. The childminder has established very good relationships with other early years professionals. She regularly shares information with the other settings that children attend to further support and complement children's learning. The childminder and her assistant collaboratively monitor the educational programmes and progress of children. This helps to ensure they offer a range of experiences and any additional support that children require is swiftly secured.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated by the experiences the childminder creates. She effectively uses her accurate observations, assessments and evaluations to help to identify the next steps in children's learning. The childminder introduces basic mathematical concepts during planned activities, teaching children about numbers, size and shape. She introduces mathematical language as children empty and fill containers. The childminder naturally joins in with children's play. She provides support for their language development, modelling the correct pronunciation and introducing new vocabulary. The childminder constantly talks to children about what they are doing and how they are playing. She asks questions that encourage thinking and discussion and gives children time to respond. Books are freely accessible. Younger children delight in sharing their favourite stories, while older children are supported to turn the pages and talk about what they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well and respond positively to the childminder's consistent praise and encouragement. A 'star of the week' certificate is awarded to children for showing kindness to their friends and helping others. Children relish the roles and responsibilities they are given. For example, children help to prepare snack for their friends. Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle and where fruit and vegetables come from. This is because they have regular access to an allotment where they harvest food that they have grown from seeds to enjoy during snack and mealtimes. Trips to places of interest allow children to explore the local environment. These enriching experiences promote children's knowledge and understanding of the wider world around them, significantly.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their learning and development. They acquire the skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning. Children share, take turns and listen to each other. Young children are able to express their needs and preferences while older children skilfully communicate with others. Children are confident in their abilities and are enthusiastic learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436900 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064186 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 23 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and operates from the home of her mother, who is also a registered childminder, in Preston. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds qualified teacher status and works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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