Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder has developed highly effective partnerships with parents. She regularly updates them about their children's progress and celebrates children's achievements from home. Parents commend the childminder for the high-quality care and exceptional teaching that she provides to their children. n The childminder's pursuit of excellence is uncompromising. Self-evaluation is sharply focused and rigorously monitored. The childminder's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is outstanding. n Children are inspired to achieve in this exceptional setting. The childminder is attentive to children's individual needs, which enables them to feel happy and emotionally secure. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model. She teaches children to respect and be kind to each other. Children know how to share and play cooperatively with each other. n Observation, assessment and planning procedures are meticulous. The childminder

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This provision is outstanding

monitors children's progress with precision. She continuously extends her challenges to children's learning, to support their ongoing achievements with great success. n The childminder provides children with an abundance of opportunities to learn about the wider world. Children are provided with wonderful experiences to explore the local farmlands. They go on regular outings to community groups and visit local amenities. These opportunities develop children's social skills and further enrich their learning.

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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 continue to build on the highly successful programme of professional development to enhance the already outstanding teaching even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies. n The inspector joined the childminder and children on a local walk and evaluated the activity. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is truly inspirational. She provides children with outstanding learning opportunities where they are able to achieve the best possible outcomes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder remains vigilant to the safety and well-being of the children. She has an extensive knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and has identified ways to improve her setting. For example, she has focused sharply on her continued development and successfully identified professional training opportunities. The childminder has superb plans for how she will enhance opportunities for children to develop their outdoor skills even further. Inclusion and equality underpin the childminder's excellent practice. She teaches children well about similarities and difference through resources and discussion.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She accurately uses planning and assessments to identify purposeful and challenging next steps. Children make rapid progress from their starting points and excel in all areas of learning. The childminder's teaching skills are exemplary. She successfully promotes children's excellent language development throughout all activities. For instance, she skilfully questions children during their play and listens to them with genuine interest. The childminder places high emphasis on children's learning outdoors. For example, children eagerly look forward to feeding local animals. They giggle with delight as they feed the horses apples. They learn how to walk safely along the path and know to look out for cars. The childminder uses every opportunity to ignite children's interests and motivate them to learn. For example, she encourages children to identify different tracks in the mud. Her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

understanding of child development and how children learn is outstanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder forms exceptionally warm and caring bonds with the children. Every child is nurtured and their contributions are highly valued. Children's independence is promoted exceedingly well. The childminder encourages and supports children to do things for themselves at every opportunity. For example, all children are able to put on their own outdoor clothes and wellies. Children thrive in this homely and stimulating environment. They show remarkable confidence and perseverance to complete activities. Children quickly immerse themselves in their play as they independently select resources. Children are enthused as they explore the play dough. They show excellent concentration as they use their small-muscle skills to use cutting tools. The childminder teaches children to eat healthily. For example, children enjoy picking blackberries and help to plant different fruits and vegetables in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children flourish in the care of the childminder. Outstanding teaching, coupled with exciting learning experiences, equip children with a superb attitude towards their learning. Children are developing the skills needed for their next stages in learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539837 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10079852 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Registers

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