Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 8 November 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 offers a welcoming, homely environment for children and families. She is professional, organised and promotes children's welfare effectively. n The childminder is committed to providing high quality care and education for every child. She works with parents to ensure that children settle quickly and progress well from their unique starting points. n The childminder works in close partnership with local settings, other professionals and agencies to ensure that children get the support they need quickly. n Children are happy and comfortable in the setting. They build strong bonds with the childminder and go to her for comfort, support and help when they need it. n The childminder sensitively supports children to understand her rules and routines and children behave very well as a result. n The childminder provides children with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. They have many opportunities to learn inside and outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder asks questions and provides the answer without giving children time to think and respond. n Although the childminder is committed to continued professional development, this is not yet precisely focused on raising the quality of teaching 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 extend opportunities for children to think about and respond to questions n seek professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 assessed the impact this 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 spoke with the 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 has a very good understanding of her role to keep children safe. She is aware of local safeguarding procedures and knows exactly what to do if she were to have a concern for a child's welfare or development. Children's progress is closely tracked and any gaps in their learning are planned for. The childminder gathers information from other settings, which children attend to compliment and build on their learning with her. Parents appreciate the good communication they get about children's time in the setting. They receive regular updates about children's progress and know what to do to support them at home. The childminder values the views of parents and children as part of improvement planning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder monitors children's play. She makes accurate assessments of their achievements, which help her to plan their next steps in learning. The childminder follows children's interests. For example, she knows children enjoy being outdoors and plans regular visits to the park and allotments. Children develop an interest in how plants grow and enjoy harvesting fruit and vegetables, which they eat at mealtimes. The childminder supports children to become confident communicators. She helps children to learn words that link to their play, actions and objects around them. Children enjoy repeating words back to the childminder as they play, showing great delight when she praises their efforts. The childminder encourages children to solve problems for themselves. However, she recognises if they need help and is quick to step in if children become frustrated. Children have easy access to a range of good quality

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

reading materials. They enjoy listening to the childminder read and develop a desire to read for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and helps children develop good manners. The childminder uses praise effectively and celebrates children's achievements. This promotes children's emotional wellbeing and helps them feel valued. The childminder works with parents when children start in the setting. She gathers information about children's care routines and interests to meet their individual needs. Children develop an understanding of how to make healthy lifestyle choices. Meals are home cooked, balanced and nutritious. The childminder ensures that children remain hydrated and at their best for learning. Good hygiene practises are followed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages and stages of development make good progress. They gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children are encouraged to take care of living things and their environment. They help with tasks and begin to understand dangers around them. Children play with a range of resources and are supported to make choices, follow, build on and extend their interests. They learn about, begin to understand and value their local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539387 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10079124 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Colne, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays 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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