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 experienced and motivated childminder plans a wide range of activities based on children's individual interests. Together with her assistant, she closely monitors the progress children make. Children have plenty of fun when they play and eagerly participate in the experiences provided. n Children settle extremely well and benefit from the childminder's caring approach. They have superb confidence in their abilities and develop extremely high levels of independence. This is because the childminder and her assistant have high expectations of children. They are wonderful role models, demonstrating to children how to be kind, polite and patient. n The qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She observes and assesses children in their play, linking this to their stages of development. This helps the childminder to identify the next steps in children's learning successfully.

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The provision is good

n The childminder has developed very robust relationships with other professionals, such as teachers and other childminders. This helps her to complement children's learning and share good practice. Furthermore, she holds regular dialogues with her co- childminder and assistant to ensure she provides a high-quality provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not gather precise information about children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting, to inform planning from the outset. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities to enhance children's mathematical understanding further, particularly regarding number names and shapes.

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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 seek more-detailed information from parents about their child's learning and development at home, to provide a more accurate understanding of their initial abilities n extend children's developing mathematical skills, recognising and building on the opportunities that occur in their everyday play and learning.

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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 has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is dedicated and has a positive attitude to continually developing her knowledge and skills. For example, she has identified additional training which will further support her in delivering high-quality experiences for younger children. She ensures that her assistant and co-childminder have the same opportunities, to strengthen their knowledge and skills continually. The childminder has a comprehensive range of documentation and policies in place, which underpins her good practice. Parents appreciate the individual support and attention the childminder provides and comment on her friendly and approachable manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are supported well to make good progress in their communication and language. The childminder constantly talks to children as they play, asking them what they are doing. She extends sentences, introduces new vocabulary and uses repetition to reinforce learning. Children enjoy building towers with bricks. They work collaboratively together to complete jigsaw puzzles, talking about what they can see in the pictures. Younger children enjoy making marks for a purpose using a variety of tools. Children are able to choose books freely. They share their excitement as they turn the pages, as the childminder teaches them how to handle and care for books appropriately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children settle very quickly in this extremely welcoming environment. They are relaxed, confident and develop very strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Superb attention is given to support children in understanding and celebrating the differences and similarities in children's cultures. For example, children engage in wonderful opportunities to learn about the festival of Eid. Furthermore, the childminder makes very good use of local amenities, including regular visits to an allotment to observe wildlife and learn how to care for living things. She provides all-weather suits and wellington boots for outdoor play, so children benefit from fresh air and exercise all year round. Children use excellent manners and develop strong friendships. They show a mature consideration for the feelings of others and learn to be resilient and highly confident. Children are very well behaved and learn the differences between right and wrong,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

through the calm and consistent support given by the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress and show readiness for the next stages in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children are sociable, polite and concentrate on their chosen activities, persevering in challenging tasks. Children are confident communicators. Young children are able to express their needs and feelings well. Older children are advancing their listening skills and are able to follow instructions. Children show positive attitudes to their learning and demonstrate a can-do attitude.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437498 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064187 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 lives in Preston. She works with her daughter, who is her co-childminder, and is registered to work with an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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