Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 10 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n First-rate monitoring and assessment, coupled with focused individual planning, ensures the childminder swiftly addresses gaps in learning. The childminder gathers development information from parents and provides them with concise assessment updates, along with learning strategies to advance children's development at home. n The childminder and her assistant utilise every opportunity to expand children's language and vocabulary. They narrate what children are doing and offer explanations for words they might not know. For example, they describe what a cellar is. They explain how we have bones under our skin and what they are called. n Children develop high levels of self-esteem because the childminder's skilled and sensitive interactions with them boost their confidence. She praises them consistently and supports them to achieve. She provides hand-held mirrors after lunch so children can observe themselves while they proudly clean their own face.

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The provision is outstanding

n Children progress extremely well from their starting points, and show advanced development in areas such as language and communication, mathematics and physical development. Young children construct sentences, count objects and use tools to dismantle furniture. n The childminder continually assesses her provision and is acutely aware of her strengths and the areas she wishes to develop. For example, to enhance teaching about the world, she engages with various groups in the community where children observe bee-keeping, hunt for ladybirds and plant runner beans and sunflowers.

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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 inspire assistants to enhance their professional development even further so they can continue to provide children with the highest standards of teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed areas of the setting, and considered the learning environment inside and outside. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact on learning. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder, and assessed the quality of teaching. n The inspector took account of the opinions of parents by viewing questionnaires. n The inspector viewed documentation relating to the assessment and monitoring of children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder's thorough understanding of the early years foundation stage ensures that teaching is extremely effective. Her knowledge of the school curriculum means that children are exceptionally well prepared for school. For example, through specific programmes, the childminder supports children to gain solid foundations in mathematics. The highly qualified childminder ensures she continually develops her professional knowledge and skills. She attends regular training courses and researches new ideas to create wonderful learning experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder puts robust measures in place to protect children at all times. The childminder and her assistant recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, and know how to report concerns about a child or adult.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Inspirational teaching ensures children achieve success in all areas of learning. The childminder uses her wide breadth of knowledge to ascertain children's learning styles and preferences. She harnesses these interests to focus teaching to each child's individual needs. For example, the childminder provides a variety of resources and activities for those children who like to transport objects from one place to another, and for those who like to build enclosures. This allows children to become deeply involved and fully motivated in their play and learning. The childminder and her assistant respond seamlessly to children's change in focus. While teaching positional language, they adapt their approach to reflect children's play. They encourage children to hide soft toys 'under' the slide; they discuss how they are hiding 'inside' the cupboard, and talk about putting the lid on 'top' of the teapot.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment inside and outside. Children access an extensive range of resources within beautifully presented areas. Consequently, children eagerly investigate. They talk delightedly about 'light' and 'dark' as they sit inside the den and open and shut the door. The childminder supports children's emotional development very well. She guides them with a warm and consistent approach even when children test boundaries or find it difficult to control their raw emotions. The childminder constantly reminds them to be kind and encourages them to consider how their actions might affect others. Children respond quickly and learn how to regulate themselves.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The majority of children develop at the peak of the expected range for their age. They easily identify colours and shapes. They recall going to the zoo and the animals they saw, and become deeply engaged in stories about skeletons. Children demonstrate an enthusiastic eagerness to learn, play and explore. They investigate the rain water collected in trays, and master peddling a tractor. Confident children decide it is time to sit on a big chair at lunchtime and their determination ensures they can achieve it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500183 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10060093 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Laneshawbridge, Colne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status and her assistant holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder provides funded places 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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