Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is a passionate, knowledgeable and well-qualified early years practitioner. She works in an effective partnership with her occasional assistant to help all children to progress well from their unique starting points. n Children and their families are warmly welcomed into the setting. Learning resources are developmentally appropriate, well organised, accessible and inviting. This helps to ensure that children become engaged in learning from the moment they enter the setting. n The childminder seeks the views of children and parents as part of her drive to meet family needs and to continually improve. Parents feel valued, involved and listened to. n Children behave extremely well. The childminder sensitively supports them to understand and follow rules and routines. She is kind, caring and an excellent role model. n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when their children start in

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The provision is good

the setting. She carefully follows care routines, meets dietary requirements and supports children's interests. This helps children to settle quickly and feel secure. n The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's specific learning needs. She is committed to working with other professionals and agencies to ensure that children get the support they need, swiftly. n Parents are provided with regular updates about their children's achievements and progress. This helps them to support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, during adult-led activities, the childminder does not give children time to fully explore and investigate resources before moving on to a new activity. n Occasionally, the childminder asks questions and then provides answers, without giving children time to think and respond.

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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 more time for children to explore and investigate resources they are interested in n extend opportunities for children to think about and respond to questions they are asked.

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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 the childminder's assistant, regular visitors and 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 understands how to keep children safe. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect and what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare or development. A robust range of health and safety policies and procedures is adhered to and shared with parents. Risk assessments are used to help to reduce hazards in the setting and on outings. Furthermore, the childminder helps children to recognise dangers and assess risks for themselves. The childminder is committed to working with childminding colleagues to share good practice and with local authority representatives to ensure her knowledge is current. The childminder supports her assistant very well. Training has a positive impact on their practice. Children's progress is closely tracked to ensure that any gaps in their learning are planned for. Parents are delighted with the support their children receive and value

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder draws on her experience and her very good knowledge of children in her care, to plan for their individual needs. She engages children in fun activities and experiences which help them to develop new interests and achieve their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder makes jelly packed with a range of natural materials that children have collected outside. Children are encouraged to find and name the objects as they feel and explore the texture of the jelly. Outside, children observe, investigate and transport a range of different sized pumpkins and gourds. They use them in their imaginary play, pretending to feed their dolls. The childminder sits alongside children, helping them to think about size, shape and numbers and to count as they play. Children have easy access to a range of interesting texts and regularly share these with the childminder. This helps children to develop a desire to read independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides home-cooked, nutritious meals and snacks. She helps children to understand how to make healthy choices. Children develop good physical skills. They have regular outings and develop an understanding of their community. From a very young age the childminder encourages children to develop strong muscles and good control. Babies spend time on the carpet, moving and stretching as they begin to roll and crawl. Older children negotiate spaces and become increasingly confident travelling across different surfaces. The childminder is always close at hand to help children, if they need it. She supports children to become independent and to do things for themselves. They enthusiastically help with tasks, such as organising and tidying resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress across all areas of learning. Babies show an interest in the world around them, listening with increasing concentration to talk, rhymes and music. Older children explore their environment and become confident communicators. Children learn the skills they need for school or their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538604 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10077224 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 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Buckshaw Village, Chorley. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with her mother, who is an occasional assistant. The setting operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank and family holidays.

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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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