Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 21 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 May 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 is kind and caring. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n The childminder provides children with consistent praise and encouragement, which helps to raise their self-esteem and supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder is a good role model. She speaks calmly and patiently to children, helping them to learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. Children behave very well and play happily with each other. n The childminder develops younger children's speech well. For example, she regularly talks to children about what they are doing, emphasising new words and phrases. n Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world and diversity. The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities to raise children's awareness of similarities and differences in society. For example, during Diwali, children experienced

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This provision is good

floating candles in the paddling pool to celebrate the festival of light. n Occasionally, the childminder is overly enthusiastic in her questioning and does not give young children the time they need to think and respond. n At times, the childminder does not develop children's attention and focus during independent play.

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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 allow children enough time to think and respond to questions n develop children's attention and focus during independent play.

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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 has 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates and refreshes her knowledge through safeguarding training. She has a secure understanding of whom to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. For example, she gathers detailed information from parents about children's development and routines when they first start with her. This helps children to settle quickly and supports continuity of learning and care. Assessment is accurate. The childminder monitors and tracks children's development and learning well, and she shares this information with parents regularly. This includes, for example, providing further information and advice to parents to address any emerging gaps in learning. Parents are complimentary about the care and support their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong. The childminder provides a wide range of resources and experiences that entice children to play and learn. Activities promote creativity and imagination well. For example, children enjoy painting Christmas decorations where they are encouraged to make patterns though dabbing and swiping their brushes. The childminder also plays alongside children effectively, following their interests well. For instance, while playing in a pretend doctor's surgery, the childminder enthusiastically takes part as a fellow patient. In this role, she skilfully develops children's imagination by drawing upon their prior experiences and providing an effective storyline to the developing role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to be independent and to manage age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, children learn to wash their hands before meals and they cut up fruit with plastic knives and forks. Children also help to tidy away activities that they have finished with. The childminder provides children with healthy meals. She gives children lots of affection and they feel valued by her. Children enjoy a variety of trips out into the local community. This helps them to develop a sense of the wider world around them. They enjoy regular visits to the local duck pond, library and playgroup.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are working within the typical range of development for their age. Children are confident and demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. Children learn to share, consider the needs of others and show good manners. For example, a younger child spontaneously says 'excuse me please' as she navigates a pram around the playroom. All children are acquiring the skills they need for the next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412894 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10070902 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in July 2010. She lives in Tarleton, Lancashire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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