Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 January 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has addressed actions raised at her previous inspection. She demonstrates a commitment to improve the overall quality of her provision. She includes the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation of her provision. This means that the changes she makes, benefit children and their families the most. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She talks to children as they play and asks them meaningful questions. Children confidently talk to the childminder and visitors and delightfully recall past experiences. n Children benefit greatly from the wide range of outdoor experiences they access with the childminder. Children help with daily jobs on the childminder's farm, go on nature walks and visit places of interest within the local community. These opportunities support children's developing physical and social skills. n The childminder knows the children well. She observes children regularly and makes

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This provision is good

accurate assessments of their learning. She uses this information to plan meaningful activities and experiences that support the next steps in their learning. n The childminder has effective systems in place to share information with parents and keep them informed of their child's individual progress and how they can support learning at home. n The childminder's professional development is not highly targeted to help to consistently promote the very best outcomes for children. n At times, the childminder's teaching is too directive and does not allow children enough opportunities to explore freely, do things for themselves and follow their own ideas.

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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 source professional development opportunities so the highest outcomes for children are consistently promoted n provide more opportunities for children to have a go and follow their own thinking and ideas.

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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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed this with her. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She knows the signs to look for that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and who to report these to. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home and any outings she undertakes with the children. Children contribute to these and are gaining an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know to stay close to the childminder when doing jobs around the farm. They confidently explain how they need to be careful when tending to the animals and to look out for tractors. Overall, the childminder is well qualified and experienced. She reflects on her own practice and works closely with her local authority development worker to further improve her provision. For example, she implements the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents comment they are happy with all aspects of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen and active learners who demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Children demonstrate their good communication, social and imaginative skills, for example, as they pretend to be Santa in the role-play grotto. Children confidently share their experiences with the childminder, take turns and provide a narrative for their play. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills. For example, when modelling with dough, she talks to the children about concepts, such as 'big' and 'little'. Additionally, at snack time children demonstrate their awareness of different shapes as they cut their toast into rectangles and triangles. These activities also support children to develop their small physical skills. Children carefully manipulate the dough with their fingers and hands and use tools, such as small knives, to carefully cut out the shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have close bonds with her and enjoy spending time with her. For example, children find their favourite story books and snuggle into the childminder to share the story. The childminder is a good role model. She gives children age-appropriate explanations about expected behaviour. Children are kind, courteous and behave well. Children gain an understanding of the wider world and how to take care of themselves and others. For example, they handle the small farm animals with care and follow good hygiene routines. Meals and snacks provided for the children are healthy and meet their individual dietary requirements. Settling-in sessions are used well to help the childminder get to know children and their families.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are gaining the skills needed for future learning and school. Children are confident in new situations and have good listening and attention skills. Children demonstrate an enjoyment of books. They confidently narrate a favourite story and ask meaningful questions. Additionally, they turn the pages carefully and use the story to enhance their own play. For example, they pretend to be Santa delivering presents and a snowman flying in the sky.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465610 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10080291 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 17 January 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Gressingham, near Lancaster. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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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