Childminder 308678

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 16 October 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n All children are active, enthusiastic and confident learners, and thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They make good progress, given their starting points, and are developing the skills that promote future learning. n The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents and provides ideas to support them to continue children's learning at home. Parents say they are happy with the information shared and the variety of enjoyable opportunities and experiences provided to children. n The childminder plans a purposeful learning environment that stimulates children's interest and curiosity, and supports what they need to learn next. The high-quality, age-appropriate resources are stored to enable children to make choices and access them independently. n The enthusiastic and friendly childminder provides a warm and friendly environment in which children settle very well. She effectively promotes each child's self-esteem and

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The provision is good

their physical and emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide children with time to answer questions and develop their language skills without being interrupted. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to promote partnership working with other settings children attend and support highly effective continuity of care, learning and development.

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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 provide children with more time to think and respond to questions, and promote their language skills even further n build on the methods used to share information with other settings that children attend and promote a consistent approach to children's 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 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her responsibilities regarding child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she be worried a child is being abused. The childminder attends regular training and uses a range of effective methods to improve her knowledge and skills. This helps the childminder to plan purposeful activities to promote children's imagination and engagement, and promote the different ways children learn. She has high expectations of her practice and what children can achieve. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children, and uses this information to meet children's needs and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to provide children with experiences that enthuse, engage and motivate them to play, learn and discover. She uses accurate assessments to establish children's progress, and identify and support any gaps in children's learning promptly. The childminder is skilful at changing tasks as they occur. For example, she helps children to learn about different weather conditions and find out about the world around them. Children develop good recall and memory skills as they talk about past experiences. They enjoy singing familiar songs and rhymes, and join in with actions with energy and enthusiasm. Children experiment with the variety of musical instruments and the different sounds they can make. All children make good progress towards the early learning goals, ready for their move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares ongoing information with parents from the start. She establishes what children can already do, their care needs, interests and routines. She uses this information to get to know children well and plan to meet their individual needs. Children form a strong bond and attachment with the childminder. They are kind and considerate to each other and behave very well. Children are eager to help carry out tasks, such as tidying up and setting the table. They develop strong independence and self-care skills. Children are confident to ask for help when needed, and talk about their feelings and emotions. They are given plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. Children learn about other people and communities that are different to their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to explore, investigate and find things out for themselves. They develop good early literacy, mathematics and writing skills using a range of resources, to help prepare them for school. Children listen attentively and follow instructions well. They have a strong disposition towards learning and are creative, curious and inquisitive individuals. Children develop good concentration skills and are eager to 'have a go' and keep on trying. They make friends quickly, play cooperatively and enjoy being with their peers. All children make good progress and develop the skills that promote future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308678 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064111 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Grimsargh. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She 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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