Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 5 February 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 experienced childminder regularly praises children's efforts and celebrates their achievements. Children develop excellent relationships and a strong bond with her. They are well behaved and exceptionally well mannered. Children are happy, content and settled. Their personal, social and emotional development is supported very effectively. n The childminder knows children well. She is kind, supportive and encourages children to be very independent. She observes and assesses children's development and uses this information well to plan activities linked to their interests and future next steps. Children are confident and engaged in their learning. They make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides a welcoming, stimulating and interesting learning environment. Children are highly motivated and engaged in all that they do. They participate in a broad range of activities, outings and experiences which are linked to

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The provision is good

their individual interests. n The childminder supports children's developing awareness of managing their own behaviours. Children are encouraged to share resources, take turns and consider the needs and feelings of others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to build on children's developing interest in numbers and numerals. n The childminder does not successfully engage all parents in contributing towards their children's learning and assessments.

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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 support children's developing understanding of number and numerals to help further extend their mathematical skills n build on the already good partnerships with parents to support them more successfully in making contributions to their children's learning and assessments.

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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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and its wider issues. She knows who to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare or development. The childminder supervises children closely and provides a safe environment to help reduce the risk of accidents and incidents. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children when reviewing her practice. Parents express a high regard for the childminder and the service she provides. The childminder informs parents on a daily basis about the activities children undertake and how to continue their learning at home. She has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. The childminder is committed to her own professional development and regularly attends training to help extend her knowledge of how to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises activities that interest and challenge children. She plays alongside them and skilfully interacts with them to extend their communication and language skills. For example, children confidently name coloured marker pens and count together when playing hide and seek games. The childminder encourages conversations as children play imaginatively with the role-play resources. For instance, she talks to children about what they are wearing and what superhero they are today. The childminder provides a good range of books which helps to develop children's interest in reading. Children enjoy storytelling opportunities using finger puppets and eagerly join in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She provides children with good examples of how to interact with others and how to share and take turns during activities. Children listen well and follow her instructions carefully. For example, they learn to use tools safely while decorating pumpkins and while handling natural materials. Children are confident, develop good self-esteem and are eager to learn and take part. They are highly motivated in whatever they do and receive effective encouragement from the childminder. Children develop their physical skills while playing in the garden and visiting parks and playgrounds. The childminder also plans many outings in the local area which help to support children's understanding of the community they live in. Children are highly independent and manage their own hygiene routines, such as handwashing and toileting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children ask questions, confidently express what they like and explore their ideas with each other and the childminder. For instance, children enthusiastically talk about what they like to play with. Children develop positive attitudes to learning and maintain concentration well. They show good levels of dexterity and perseverance when holding glue sticks and a range of tools for writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319738 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10059479 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Garstang, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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