Childminder 308315

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 April 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage and how to promote children's learning and development. She plans activities to help children to achieve new skills and achieve their individual next steps in learning. n Children have formed very positive attachments with the childminder. They engage her in play and seek her out if they need help or reassurance. The childminder is superb in supporting children to become independent and manage their own feelings. n The childminder sends home information to parents on a daily basis of the activities children have enjoyed. Parents are complimentary about the care and nurture provided by the childminder. n Partnerships with other professionals are in place. The childminder shares information with school teachers as they prepare to leave for school and meets regularly with other childminding professionals to promote continuity in children's learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates the service she provides and considers ways in which she can improve further. She has identified areas she would like to develop in the future. n Although partnerships with parents are good overall, the childminder does not fully seek their views to contribute to further improvement. n The childminder does not consistently attend targeted training to refresh and strengthen her knowledge.

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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 gather the views of all parents as part of the self-evaluation process to support future development n focus more precisely on developing targeted professional development, in order to raise the quality of teaching further.

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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 spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, processes of assessment and training records. n The inspector looked at written comments to take account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the authorities she must inform should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She places children's safety at the heart of her practice. For example, the childminder checks the identification of all visitors so that she is aware who has visited the premises. She completes daily safety checks and is proactive in ensuring safety measures are in place. For example, the childminder ensures that her fireplace is cordoned off so that younger children are not tempted to climb onto it. The childminder attends mandatory training. She tracks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning and is aware of other professionals she can contact should she need support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs. She offers activities which engage children in learning and offer age and stage appropriate challenges. For example, children enjoy making a collage picture and are prompted to identify different animals, and use glue sticks independently. The childminder supports early language well. She provides a running commentary for younger children and offers plenty of opportunities for children to sing and enjoy repetitive refrains. The childminder supports early mathematical knowledge through playing alongside children as they use jigsaws. This helps children to learn about different shapes. Children are active learners who initiate their own play. The childminder completes regular observations and assessment of children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has created a wonderfully nurturing environment where children are treated as part of the family. The childminder is extremely caring and provides support to children and families. This has a significant impact on children's emotional well-being. For example, she has recently accompanied a family on a hospital visit and cared for children so that parents could speak to health professionals. The childminder promotes positive behaviour superbly and expectations are very clear for children. She takes every opportunity to support children's understanding. For example, she talks with children about not touching the Christmas tree as the lights could be hot. The childminder is very attentive to children's care needs and is skilful in knowing when children need a sleep or a comforting cuddle. Children learn about the wider world through outdoor play and consistently exploring the environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for future learning. They are interested in resources, initiate their own play and are able to communicate their needs. They are independent and consider the needs of others. Children are developing the skills they will need as they prepare to move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308315 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10060098 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Haslingden, Lancashire. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 6.30am 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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