Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 March 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm, nurturing environment for children. She is caring and attentive. Children are happy. They settle quickly and show that they feel very confident and comfortable with her. n Children behave well. The childminder develops children's good behaviour through consistent positive praise and encouragement. She is a good role model. n The childminder ensures children with individual needs are supported very well. For instance, she actively seeks further information and guidance to support children with dietary or learning needs. Parents value the care that the childminder provides. n Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world and diversity. The childminder provides a range of interesting books, toys and resources to raise children's awareness of similarities and differences in society. n The childminder makes good use of local childminding networks to improve her

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This provision is good

provision. n At times, the childminder does not make effective use of her assessments to focus sharply on what children need to learn next. This does not support learning at the highest levels. n The childminder has not established fully effective ways to work with parents to develop a shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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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 focus sharply on what children need to learn next to help them make the best possible progress in their learning n enhance partnerships with parents even further to secure a shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this had 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern regarding children's welfare. She ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example, through completing training regularly. The childminder is committed to improving her service. For example, she has developed her teaching well to support children's growing vocabulary in response to her previous inspection. Assessment of children's learning is accurate. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. She knows the families well and regularly maintains a daily exchange of information regarding children's care needs. This helps to contribute to a consistent approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder provides a good range of sensory activities to develop younger children's language and communication well. The childminder repeats, praises and extends younger children's speech and develops their conceptual understanding as they play. For example, she repeats the word 'rough' as children feel pine cones against their skin. Younger children show high levels of interest, concentration and focus as they scoop dry pasta shapes into bowls. This develops their understanding of 'full' and 'empty'. When exploring musical instruments, the childminder repeats the word 'blowing' as the child holds a recorder to her mouth. She reinforces the child's understanding of this by blowing directly on to her hand, gently encouraging the child to copy. Children develop an enjoyment of books and eagerly select these to look at with the childminder. They begin to talk about the animals they can see in the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop independence from a young age. They make independent choices from a good range of resources and they will willingly tidy away books and toys when they have finished playing with them. The childminder provides a range of nutritious snacks and meals for children. Younger children understand they must wash their hands before eating. They show good physical skills as they use spoons and forks correctly. The childminder takes into consideration cultural preferences and any allergies children may have when planning meals. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills during regular visits to various playgroups within the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy learning and choose resources independently. They gain a good range of skills, which supports them for their future. For example, younger children expand their vocabulary as they play and join in with songs and nursery rhymes. They can name and imitate the sounds of many farm and zoo animals, which demonstrates their overall vocabulary and confidence in speaking. Children learn the skills they will need for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308504 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10070870 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Wesham. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate 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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