Childminder 301612

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 9 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The kind and caring childminder is very responsive to children's needs and communications. Children develop a strong bond and attachment with the childminder and settle in well. n The childminder keeps parents well informed of the good progress children make. She provides parents with appropriate ideas for activities to promote children's learning at home. n The childminder uses her good knowledge and skills to plan purposeful experiences for children that promote all areas of learning. She provides high-quality age-appropriate resources that children can access freely and make choices throughout the day. n The childminder establishes good partnership working with parents and other professionals and uses this to promote consistency in children's learning. All children make good progress and are prepared well for their move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not regularly seek the views of parents to drive ongoing improvements. n The childminder has not developed a highly focused programme of training and professional development to help her to raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 build on the methods used to seek the views of parents and use this information to drive improvements n strengthen the programme of professional development and raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact these had 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 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 role in protecting children. She understands how to identify and appropriately act upon any concerns she may have about a child's welfare or safety. The childminder uses ongoing observations and accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses these to plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she identify gaps in children's learning. She understands the importance of seeking early support, when needed. The childminder provides children with experiences that help them to learn about people and communities that are different from their own.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes good partnership working with parents and finds out children's interests and achievements from the start. She uses this information to get to know children very well and plan enjoyable experiences to help them to make good progress. The childminder models and demonstrates how to use different resources effectively and encourages children to copy and have a go. She provides a running commentary, introduces new words and changes the volume of the different musical activities. This supports children's communication, listening and attention skills. Children are given plenty of time to explore, experiment and develop their early mathematics skills. For example, the childminder sings number songs and rhymes and supports children to match the different animal cards. Children develop good physical skills and are given plenty of space to move around. They concentrate as they manipulate the toy

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

car up the ramp of the garage and carefully balance the bottle upright on the mat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder celebrates children's achievements and provides gentle reassurance to encourage children to join in and have a go. She supports children's confidence and their physical and emotional well-being effectively. The childminder plans regular outings within the community. This helps children to explore the environment and learn about the world around them. Children enjoy moving to music and playing with imagination and creativity. The childminder is a positive role model and provides gentle reminders of expectations. Children behave very well and are emotionally well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a growing confidence in their own abilities and enjoy sharing their achievements with the childminder. Children develop the key skills that they need for future learning and their move on to school. They listen to the childminder and follow instructions well. Children enjoy finding things out and experimenting. They try new experiences and take on a challenge. Children develop the key skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301612 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064107 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Ribchester in the Ribble Valley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. 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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