Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 23 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made a number of substantial improvements which have had a significant impact on children's safety and the quality of teaching and practice. The childminder has utilised all available support and continues to reflect on her provision to make ongoing improvements. She uses feedback from parents, children and her local authority adviser to inform further improvements. n Children are happy, self-assured and enjoy warm relationships with the childminder. They show they feel safe and secure as they confidently engage with new visitors to the childminder's home and invite them to join in with their play. The childminder greatly promotes children's well-being. n The childminder has attended a wealth of training since her last inspection, and she has successfully broadened her knowledge and skills. For example, training has helped her to improve her understanding of children's patterns of behaviour and learning.

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This provision is good

n Activities are well-matched to children's interests and next steps. The childminder makes regular observations and accurately assesses children's learning to identify what they need to learn next. Children are challenged, motivated to learn and make good progress. n There are occasions where children are not consistently supported to learn to wait and take turns, for example, during conversations. n Although the childminder provides many good opportunities for parents to continue their children's learning at home, she has not created as many ways for them to share what they know about their children's learning at home, day-to-day. n The childminder has not explored a variety of ways to promote children's understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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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 help children understand how to wait and take turns, including during conversations n extend opportunities and experiences for children to learn about people, families and communities beyond their immediate experience n seek further information from parents regarding their children's learning at home, as an ongoing process.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify, record and report child protection concerns. She completes training on a range of safeguarding topics, further supporting her in her role. The childminder continually monitors children's progress and is able to identify swiftly where children require additional support. The childminder is aware of the need to share information with other early years providers and professionals, where relevant. Since her last inspection, the childminder has organised the environment to ensure that children have access to a clear, safe and suitable learning environment. Fire detection and control equipment is in place and regularly checked. The childminder is aware of informing Ofsted of any changes to the people living on the premises. She keeps all required records, such as accidents and complaints, and maintains adequate car insurance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a wonderful play companion for the children. She joins in with play, steering learning in different directions and facilitating challenge. For example, children thoroughly enjoy making porridge, linked to their interest in the story 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. The childminder draws children's attention to the numbers on the microwave as the porridge cooks and uses mathematical language as they compare the portion sizes, linked to the story. The childminder asks well-posed and open-ended questions, greatly promoting children's thinking and communication skills. Children are confident to self-select and lead their play. They choose from the wide range of easily accessible resources, promoting their independence well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health. Children visit the local supermarket to buy their healthy snack options, such as fruit and malt bread. They are active and enjoy physical play, such as during trips to the beach and at local parks and soft-play settings. Children wash their hands after messy play and before eating, promoting good hygiene routines. Children practise good safety awareness. They learn about and follow the Green Cross Code and other important safety-related rules during trips out. Children are well mannered and begin to learn important social behaviours.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop a positive attitude and are keen to join in with activities. They demonstrate strong engagement during play and are able to concentrate for long periods. Children give meaning to the marks they make and demonstrate good control over writing tools. Children develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307700 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10077998 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1980 and lives in Preston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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