Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 1 November 2018 Previous inspection date 26 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 childminder is a good role model for children. She has a calm, sensitive and positive disposition and she provides appropriate praise and encouragement. This supports children's self-confidence and emotional well-being. n Children behave very well. They are polite and respectful towards each other. n The childminder observes, assesses and monitors children's progress accurately. She uses this information well to plan for their ongoing development. Activities are varied and the childminder responds to children's emerging interests to ensure that children approach learning with enthusiasm. Children make good progress in their learning. n Partnerships between the childminder and parents are strong. Information is shared regularly, and parents are kept well informed of their child's progress. The childminder gives parents ideas of how to continue learning at home, for example, using story sacks, and shares children's emerging interests and accomplishments.

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The provision is good

n The childminder communicates very well with other settings that children attend. They share detailed information to provide continuity in children's care and learning, for example, creating a 'mud kitchen' in response to children's emerging interests from nursery.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not fully support children to share their thoughts and ideas while talking with them and asking questions. n The childminder does not use opportunities that arise to challenge all children to extend their mathematical understanding and thinking.

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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 consistently to share their own thoughts and ideas during conversations and when questions are asked of them n use all opportunities that arise to challenge all children to extend their mathematical understanding and thinking.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She completes regular training for safeguarding and the 'Prevent' duty, to increase her understanding and support children to best effect. The childminder accurately evaluates her setting and she is committed to improve her practice and provision. She seeks the views of children and parents as part of this process. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help keep children safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities and experiences that engage and enthuse children of all ages to learn. For example, children delight in making a spooky spell with cooked spaghetti, spiders and 'gloop'. They take turns to 'bob' for apples while they are encouraged to think of the best way to secure an apple successfully in their mouths. The childminder is skilled at providing clear explanations to young children, using language suitable for children's age and stage of development when talking about sensitive issues, such as Remembrance Day. Younger children respond enthusiastically to action songs and rhymes. For example, they lie still, listen carefully to 'Sleeping Bunnies' and enthusiastically hop at the appropriate point.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment in which children confidently explore and play as they independently select toys and equipment that interest them. The childminder encourages parents to bring children for visits before they start to attend regularly, to assist them to feel secure in her care. She gathers detailed information to help her provide the most suitable care and education from the beginning. Children behave very well. They understand the simple rules set by the childminder and this supports them to learn to share and take turns. The childminder actively encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and helps them develop strong self-care skills. For instance, children learn to follow good handwashing routines and all children feed themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and eager to learn. They persevere to complete tasks for themselves, such as constructing buildings with blocks and creating a poppy for Remembrance Day. Younger children handle books and printed materials with sustained interest and enjoyment. They have favourite rhymes and songs and repeat words. Children are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378093 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10070894 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Burscough, Lancashire. She operates for 48 weeks per year from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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