Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 28 February 2019 Previous inspection date 27 January 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 collects detailed information about individual children's development prior to them starting with her. For instance, she makes home visits to compile a comprehensive learning record for each child. She uses this information to plan activities that children will like, which supports their individual needs effectively. n The childminder interacts well with children and they enjoy spending time in her company. For example, they play picture matching games together. n The childminder takes children on regular outings and provides experiences to help develop their social skills and friendships. For example, they enjoy walks along the river and build sandcastles at the beach with other minded children. n The childminder is continuing to build good professional partnerships with other local settings and schools that children may attend. She shares information about children's progress with them. This helps support continuity in children's learning and

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This provision is good

development. n Occasionally, the childminder does not enhance children's understanding of mathematical language, such as the relationship between shapes and quantities. n At times, the childminder does not promote children's independence fully to help them to complete simple tasks for themselves.

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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 build on children's understanding of mathematical language even further n increase opportunities to encourage and promote children's independence skills during daily routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed what the children had learnt. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate, policies and procedures and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke to parents and read letters of reference to establish their views on the service they receive.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding and child protection knowledge and skills. She confidently discusses the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. Partnerships with parents are extremely good. Parents say their children love attending and that the childminder is amazing, wonderful, professional and caring. The childminder explores different ways to evaluate her setting and to highlight areas for her ongoing professional development. For instance, she regularly identifies courses to complement her existing teaching skills. The childminder works closely with other local childminders. They discuss and share good teaching ideas to further enhance their existing practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has an excellent understanding of the different ages and stages of children's learning and development. She has robust systems to regularly track and monitor children's progress. She uses this information to plan their next steps in learning. For example, she reads books to the children and repeats new words to help extend their vocabulary. Children confidently choose from a wide range of stimulating play resources and experiences. The childminder regularly shares the children's daily activities and learning with parents, which helps them to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, warm and caring and displays a very good knowledge of children's individual emotional and care needs. This is evident as children respond warmly to her and approach her for reassuring cuddles. Older children play kindly and cooperatively with younger children. Children socialise well during mealtimes and are acquiring a good knowledge of healthy lifestyles. For example, they wash their hands before eating and enjoy eating fruit and crumpets as part of a healthy snack. Behaviour is age appropriate. Children learn to resolve minor disagreements quickly and amicably. This promotes children's social and emotional skills effectively as they learn acceptable rules and boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children communicate well. They listen well and know to take turns when talking with others, responding appropriately. Children enthusiastically engage with their chosen activities and are making good progress from their initial starting points. Overall, they are well prepared for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. They are sociable and confident learners and share the resources well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434692 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10074932 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Lancaster, Lancashire. She operates during term time from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is a qualified primary school teacher.

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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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