Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 28 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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This provision is good

n Children have established strong and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are happy and relaxed in her care. n The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments. Children are reminded constantly of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder allows children to take some risks. This helps them to learn to manage their own safety. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. They are kept well informed about children's progress, for example, through daily written communication and regular face-to-face meetings. This helps to contribute to meeting children's individual needs. n Children cooperate and enjoy positive friendships. They behave well. Boundaries are clear and children are encouraged to share and take turns. The childminder ensures children use good manners at snack times and mealtimes. n The childminder's professional development is not focused sharply enough on

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This provision is good

developing ways to help to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder, on occasion, does not take the opportunity to enhance and extend children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet.

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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 expand ongoing professional development opportunities to help to raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level n provide more opportunities to support and extend children's understanding of the importance of a healthy diet.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living and working on the premises. n The inspector looked at written evidence from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows whom to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. Her records are appropriate and comprehensive. The childminder evaluates her provision well and considers the views of parents and children. Improvements identified are realistic and achievable. Overall, the childminder is keen to develop professionally and she keeps any mandatory training up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children in a positive manner. She provides activities incorporating children's interests that engage children effectively. The childminder understands that children learn through play. She encourages language and communication well. For example, children choose their own songs to sing and they recite repetitive refrains excitedly. The childminder introduces mathematical vocabulary, such as 'taller' and 'biggest'. Number sequencing opportunities are taken, for example, when children count the blocks in the towers they build and count backwards for the rocket they make to lift off. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress. She uses information gathered from parents to inform her baseline of their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children sit and eat together in a sociable situation. They converse with each other about events past and present. The childminder asks questions to extend conversations further. Hygiene routines are adhered to. For example, children wash their hands before meals and after playing outside, and they clean their teeth after lunch. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about places in the community. Children talk about local buildings and use blocks to build the shape of a church. Children are given time to develop their independence skills, for instance when they put on their coats or choose their own snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They display positive attitudes and are motivated and engaged in activities provided. Children are learning to behave appropriately in social situations. The childminder is preparing children emotionally and this helps them to be ready for their next stages and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536258 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10079348 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 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Leyland, Lancashire. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder opens from 8am to 6pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and occasional evenings and weekends. She works all year round, 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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