Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 30 July 2014

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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 The childminder effectively assesses and monitors the progression of children's development and acts quickly to narrow any gaps in learning. She utilises children's interests to plan spontaneously while always considering their needs. The childminder involves parents, professionals and other children when supporting them to learn new skills. n The childminder provides varied opportunities for children to learn outdoors, for example, at local zoos or playing in her large garden. She uses these environments to help children gain understanding of the world. Young children enjoy watching windmills spin quickly in the wind and birds feeding at the birdfeeder in the garden. n Parents report that the childminder shared information daily about their children's welfare and development and they express how well she supports their families. Interactions between the childminder and parents are professional and caring, with

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The provision is good

children at the heart of their discussions. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop comfortably within the typical range for their age, with some children demonstrating development of children slightly older.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully embedded systems for collecting development information from parents when children start attending, therefore initial assessments do not include parent contributions. n The childminder's does not focus her professional development sharply enough to ensure she can progress and improve her practice to the highest standards.

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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 embed further the systems for collecting development information from parents to improve the initial assessments when children start at the setting n build on professional development opportunities to help the childminder to reflect on and enhance her practice to progress to the highest standards.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises inside and outside. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed the learning outcomes achieved. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children in her care and assessed the quality of teaching. n The inspector spoke with the parents and viewed written testimonials. n The inspector viewed policies and procedures and documentation relating to the assessment of children's development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify signs of abuse and how to report concerns. She considers risks in and out of the home and has procedures to keep children secure. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe and explains rules and boundaries to them. She provides an inclusive environment that embraces differences and treats each child as an individual. For example, she helps children who speak English as an additional language to learn English ready for their transition to school. The childminder assesses her practice accurately and clearly understands her strengths and the areas that she would like to develop. She is keen to further her knowledge with extra qualifications.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches well. She asks questions that encourages children to think for themselves and uses their interests and learning styles to help them to progress. For example, when young children show an interest in fitting things together she provides a variety of resources, which allow them to develop this skill further. Consequently, children become engrossed in their learning. The childminder demonstrates particularly good communication skills, which allow the children to develop speech, understand language and learn new vocabulary. For example, while children complete jigsaw puzzles, the childminder uses the opportunity to make the noises of the animals and trains they can see. She talks to children about their experiences on a train and how the wheels go around. The childminder consistently encourages children with praise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The calm, nurturing professional childminder helps nervous children settle quickly in her care. She also helps parents to manage challenging behaviour. The childminder encourages children to learn to do things for themselves and take measured risks. For instance, while young children climb onto a chair she stands behind for safety but allows them to do it by themselves. This supports children to develop their physical and independence skills. The childminder helps children to become ready for school. She assigns children small tasks such as setting the table, encourages them to mix socially with other children and ensures they are familiar with the local schools. Children have their own progress chart on school-readiness and are involved in assessing their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Happy and content children thrive with the support of the childminder. They demonstrate inquisitiveness and an eagerness to explore. Children who are learning to walk use walkers, furniture and the childminder's hands to get wherever they want to go. They concentrate and have good motivation to complete the task in hand. For example, children become absorbed in stacking pots in the correct order. Children behave beautifully and have a clear understanding of the routines of the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471729 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10060170 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 30 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free 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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Registers

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