Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 5 November 2014

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The quality of her teaching is good and she effectively supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. n Children form strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. Children feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home and resources are well organised, which in turn supports children's independence and all-round development. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. She ensures that they have opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and they enjoy meals that are healthy, balanced and nutritious. n A wide range of outings supports children to learn about their local community, enhancing their awareness of nature and developing their good physical skills. n The childminder evaluates her own practice and that of her assistant. This helps to

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This provision is good

drive improvement and enhance learning opportunities for children. n The childminder is not highly successful at engaging all parents to share information about their child's learning and development at home. n Sometimes, the planning for children's next steps in learning is not sharply focused to provide maximum levels of challenge that promotes their rapid progress.

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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 offer parents the opportunity to input to the assessment of their children's learning and development n focus the already good assessment of children's progress even more sharply, so that activities provide greater levels of challenge to help children to make exceptional progress.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises where childcare is 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 possible indicators of abuse and how to respond if any concerns are raised about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing a safe environment for children, and regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure resources and equipment are suitable. She works closely with her assistant to ensure that they share ideas. Furthermore, she holds regular dialogues with him and monitors his practice effectively to help to ensure high standards. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings. She has established links with other providers and regularly shares information to further support children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to support children to help them to learn through play. She provides a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities. Children are encouraged to share their ideas and are highly motivated to learn as they choose what equipment they want to use with the help of pictures on the toy boxes. They become fully immersed in their learning, spending sustained periods of time engaged in activities. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to use tools for a purpose and supports children to use them correctly. Children develop their physical skills as they enjoy drawing and making marks with crayons. Children are supported well to make good progress in their communication and language. The childminder constantly talks with children about what they are doing and how they are playing. She asks them questions that encourage thinking and discussion.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant develop warm and caring relationships with children. The childminder helps them to gain confidence in social situations, to help prepare them for their move on to school. Children have a variety of opportunities to learn about other cultures and the wider world. They regularly visit places of interest and are taught to respect their environment and to value differences and similarities in people. The childminder and her assistant are positive role models and actively promote good behaviour and kindness. The childminder provides healthy and nutritionally balanced snacks and meals. Mealtimes are social occasions where children's self-care skills are encouraged. The childminder works with parents to ensure she gets to know children well before they start by offering settling-in sessions. This ensures she understands each child's needs from the outset.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development based on their starting points. The childminder effectively supports children to acquire the key skills required for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children develop self- confidence, independence and good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396460 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10069496 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care. She has an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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