Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date 14 August 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 works closely with parents and keeps them well informed of the progress children are making. She provides ideas for activities for parents to continue children's learning at home. All children make good progress, given their starting points. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to make ongoing improvements to the quality of practice. n The childminder follows children's interests and plans regular outings and a range of experiences to promote children's enjoyment for learning. Children explore the environment with confidence and enthusiasm and independently access a range of high-quality resources of their choice. n The friendly and welcoming childminder is a very good role model. Parents say that they are very happy with the consistent methods she uses to promote children's good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide children with access to resources to help to promote their early writing skills. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their own.

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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 children with more opportunities to develop their early writing skills n build on children's experiences to learn more about people and communities beyond their own.

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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 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 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 discussions on the day and 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 child protection issues. She ensures that her assistant knows the procedures to follow should he be worried about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder regularly monitors the quality of her assistant's practice. For example, they work together to promote a consistent approach to meet children's needs and effectively support their behaviour. The childminder undertakes regular training and this helps to improve the quality of teaching and learning. For example, following training, she understands how to promote children's concentration and problem-solving skills. The childminder uses accurate assessments to establish the progress children make. She develops effective partnership working with parents, other settings children attend and other professionals. This ensures early support is provided when needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a stimulating learning environment around children's individual interests and abilities. She provides enjoyable experiences to support what children need to learn next. The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to promote children's communication skills. She asks older children questions to check their understanding and gives them plenty of time to think and respond. The childminder introduces songs and rhymes and demonstrates the actions. She encourages younger children to point to the pictures and turn the pages in the book as they listen to the story. Children concentrate as they explore the different coloured shapes and work out how to place them into the sorting activity. Older children carefully manipulate the tongs to pick up different objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's warm and welcoming approach effectively promotes each child's physical and emotional well-being. Children settle in very well and enjoy playing together. They are confident, enthusiastic and self-assured. The childminder provides healthy meals and plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Children play with energy and excitement. They are active and independent learners and are given plenty of choice throughout the day. Children enjoy making decisions and following their own ideas and interests. They are kind and considerate to others and learn about their own feelings and emotions. For example, children recognise when they are tired and are ready for a sleep. They develop good self-care and toileting skills, ready for their move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children play and explore with confidence, imagination and creativity. They are curious, inquisitive and have a keen disposition towards learning. Children are eager to try new experiences and listen attentively to instructions and suggestions. They join in with conversations and share their own experiences. Children enjoy experimenting with the range of information and communication technology resources and find out how things work. All children acquire the skills and attitudes to promote future learning and help them to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308950 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064112 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Skelmersdale. She works with an assistant and operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She 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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