Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 7 January 2019 Previous inspection date 20 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 created an extremely welcoming and nurturing environment. Children are very happy and settled. The childminder is an excellent role model and places children's welfare at the centre of her practice. n Children's behaviour is excellent. They share resources with one another, collaborate with each other as they play and use good manners. They thoroughly enjoy being part of routines and being given the responsibility for small tasks. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She plans a range of activities which support children's natural interests and help them to acquire new skills. n Partnerships with other professionals are in place. The childminder has links with the local school and meets other childminding professionals on a weekly basis to discuss ideas and share good practice. n The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides. She welcomes the views

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This provision is good

of others, such as parents and the local authority, to inform her practice. She has identified a number of areas she would like to develop in the future. n Parent partnerships are in place. The childminder communicates regularly with parents to understand children's care needs and to provide consistency. Parents are very complimentary about the care and service the childminder provides. n At times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to explore mathematics through play. n The childminder is considering further ways to gather ongoing information from parents about children's development.

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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 provide further learning opportunities for children to explore mathematics, particularly number recognition and reciting numbers in sequence n strengthen ways of gathering information from parents, to consistently inform processes of ongoing assessment.

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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 from parents to take account of their 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 be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about keeping children safe. For example, she completes safety checks of the environment before children arrive each day and she checks the identification of visitors. The childminder attends mandatory training and has identified training she would like to attend in the future to refresh her knowledge. She tracks the progress children make in their development so that she can identify any gaps in their learning or any extra support that may be required. The childminder links with the local authority if she needs support or guidance. Children are supported to acquire the skills they will need as they transition to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children as they play to identify their development needs. She carefully considers how she can support children to acquire new skills and plans activities which enthuse and engage children in learning. The childminder is very good at promoting children's communication and language skills. For example, she supports younger children by providing a running commentary and offers opportunities to repeat language, such as song and rhyme sessions. She supports older children by asking open- ended questions, which supports their language and thinking skills. The childminder is good at following children's lead and extending their learning. For example, children play with dolls and the childminder asks them to consider what clothes a baby will need and how babies go to sleep. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have formed first-class attachments with the childminder, which enhances all aspects of their development. The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's individual characters and care needs. She supports children's emotional well- being superbly. For example, she reassures children who are worried as they have a family member in hospital. The childminder has created an ethos of calm and respect. Children are extremely caring about each other. For example, they independently welcome children back into the room after they have woken from sleep. Children's behaviour is excellent and the childminder takes every opportunity to model good practice and promote the use of good manners. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. For example, children discuss the importance of visiting the dentist and how they can keep safe when crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are active enthusiastic learners and access resources independently to lead their own play. They enjoy dressing up as superheroes, playing with jigsaws and using their imaginations as they act out serving in a restaurant. They are confident communicators, express their needs well and consider the needs of others. Children are well prepared with the skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450765 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10070910 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Haslingden, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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