Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 3 February 2016

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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 provides children with a well-resourced environment that stimulates their enthusiasm and enjoyment. All children acquire the skills needed for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about the good progress children are making. Parents state that the childminder puts a lot of thought into providing a range of exciting activities that children enjoy. n On the whole, the childminder uses accurate assessments of children's learning to successfully promote what they need to learn next. She provides ideas for activities for parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder helps children to feel valued. Children are confident, self-assured and settle in very well. They instinctively go to the childminder for a reassuring cuddle when they are tired. n The childminder does not include the views of parents to help make improvements to

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This provision is good

an even higher level. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to follow children's interests and challenge their learning even further.

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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 extend self-evaluation to include views of parents, to help target areas for improvement even more precisely n enhance the good teaching further by responding to individual children's interests and challenge their learning to the highest level.

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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. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during 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 uses various sources of information and ongoing safeguarding training to keep up to date with current guidelines. She knows the relevant procedures to follow should she be worried about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder checks the environment on a daily basis to ensure it remains safe and secure for children to play in. She closely monitors children's progress and knows where to seek support, should she be concerned about a child's development. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals, to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of opportunities to effectively promote children's imagination and creative skills. Children thoroughly enjoy making pretend cups of tea and coffee and dressing up as their favourite characters. Younger children explore the different textures of the materials using their mouths and fingers. Children dance with high levels of enthusiasm and energy. They move their bodies to the music and join in with the familiar songs. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to investigate and find out how things work. Children work out how to unfasten the different metal locks and chains. They keep on trying as they find the key that unlocks the door. Children concentrate as they use the variety of stamps and mark making tools that promote their early mark-making skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a designated playroom that provides a safe, child-friendly environment in which they can play and explore. They independently choose activities from the wide range available to them. Children forge close relationships with the childminder and play cooperatively with their peers. The childminder gives children gentle reminders of what is expected of them. Children behave very well and learn to share and take turns. Children learn about other faiths and traditions that are different to their own. For example, they discover about different families and learn about festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children have plenty of opportunities to play with vigour and energy, such as outdoors in the fresh air. They are keen to invite others to join in with their play and are confident to ask for help when needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a positive attitude to learning because the childminder welcomes their contributions. Children enjoy sharing their achievements together. They are confident to talk about their own ideas and listen attentively to others. Children are eager to help undertake small tasks, such as tidying away their toys. They are active, inquisitive and independent learners and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's. All children are developing the skills they need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479719 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10076173 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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