Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 19 November 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 The childminder has a good understanding of how to teach through play. She plans a variety of purposeful activities based on her good knowledge of individual children's interests and next steps. Children have a positive approach to learning and make good progress towards the early learning goals. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and say they cannot imagine sending their children to anyone else. They appreciate her professionalism and the experiences and opportunities she provides for the children in her care. She exchanges detailed information about children's achievements with them to promote children's learning at home, and in the setting, well. n Children understand routines and expected behaviours. They follow instructions and wait patiently for their meal. During play and activities, the childminder prompts children to take turns and share their toys. This assists children to build upon their

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This provision is good

social skills. n The childminder gets to know individual children well. This helps them settle quickly, happily and confidently into their play. Children have positive levels of well-being. n Although the childminder has a self-evaluation system, she does not make full use of it at times to identify and set clear targets to improve the practice further. n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities that arise during play to extend children's recognition of letters and their sounds.

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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 improve the rigour of the self-evaluation process and focus on identifying targets to help children make even better progress in their learning and development n make the most of opportunities that arise during play to build on children's good literacy skills 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 experiences available to the children. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder, and sampled relevant documentation and evidence of suitability to work with children for adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She regularly updates her knowledge of child protection and has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder ensures she keeps all required training up to date, such as paediatric first aid. She has undertaken a range of professional development opportunities since the last inspection to develop her skills. In particular, this has helped her to better understand the repetitive behaviours she has sometimes observed in children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She successfully engages children in a good range of activities that are planned to take account of their interests and identified next steps in learning. They become fully immersed in their learning, spending sustained periods of time engaged in activities. The childminder interacts warmly and is confident when extending children's learning. For example, she demonstrates to toddlers how to thread lace through cotton reels and prevent it slipping out so that they can accomplish this independently. The childminder supports children's language well, asking questions to help children extend their vocabulary and thinking skills. She introduces new words such as 'hexagon' and models the correct pronunciation to help children form the words correctly. Children practise their counting skills across many activities and the childminder supports them well to count one object at a time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model. Children behave very well at all times. The childminder supports children to manage their own behaviour and understand the needs of others. Children are frequently praised for their efforts and achievements. This creates a positive environment for children to play and learn in. Children clearly show that they have a sense of belonging and that they feel safe in the childminder's home. The childminder helps children to begin to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They eat healthy home-cooked meals and understand the importance of good hygiene routines. For instance, children manage their own tissue to wipe their nose and dispose of it immediately in the bin, so they do not spread germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning key skills that help to ensure they are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including starting school. They are articulate communicators, who use talk to recall and relive past experiences. Children demonstrate good physical skills as they thoughtfully manipulate puzzle pieces and manage their own self-care. They play well together and are learning to be respectful and to recognise differences and diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309074 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10083522 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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