Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 1 June 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 has high expectations of herself and what children can achieve. She regularly seeks the views of parents, children and her co-childminder to make ongoing improvements to practice. For example, she uses parental questionnaires to reflect on and evaluate the service she provides. n The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. She uses effective communication methods to encourage parents to take an active role in helping children to learn. Parents state that the feedback provided helps them to feel a sense of connection with their children. n The childminder makes regular observations and precise assessments of what children can do. She carefully monitors children's progress and plans learning opportunities to promote what they need to learn next. n The childminder promotes children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. Children form a strong bond and attachment with the childminder and they settle in

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This provision is good

well. They are confident to ask for help when needed and are eager to give the childminder a cuddle. n The childminder does not share information effectively with other professionals, to further promote children's already good progress. n The childminder does not provide children with opportunities to explore fully the people and communities who are different from 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 methods to promote effective information sharing with other professionals n provide more opportunities for children to explore people and communities who are different from themselves.

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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 demonstrates a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedures to follow should she be worried about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder provides parents with information and ideas to help keep children safe. For example, parents take the child-safe knife home to continue to help children learn how to use them safely. Following improvements made to the garden, the childminder has ensured that it is safe and secure for children to use. The childminder attends regular training. She has used recent training to develop more effective strategies to promote children's communication skills. Overall, the childminder shares information effectively with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares ideas with parents to help continue children's learning at home. For example, she shares activities to promote children's early writing, communication and language skills. She incorporates children's interests into the learning experiences provided and helps them to enjoy their learning. Children make good progress. The childminder knows the different ways that children learn and develop. She supports children's learning through a range of well-planned learning opportunities. For example, she plans nature trails and trips to the zoo to encourage children's fascination with animals. Children use a wide range of materials and practise using different skills. Children are motivated to work things out and think critically. For example, they experiment with keys to find out which one fits in the keyhole in the toy house. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to play, learn and discover. This helps them to develop

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children's welfare and well-being is central to everything she does. The childminder is a good role model and gives gentle reminders of expectations. Children say 'sharing is caring' and are kind and thoughtful as they play together cooperatively. They offer to help their friends make a tower and take turns to play a fishing game. Children celebrate their achievements together and are confident and self-assured. The childminder helps children to learn to make healthy choices. For example, children develop a good understanding of the reasons for washing their hands. They learn how blowing through straws makes them feel 'puffed out'. Children are provided with plenty of fresh air and exercise which contributes effectively to children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and motivated to learn. They are making good progress from their starting points. Children practise mark making and join in with a range of interactive stories and songs. They are confident to talk about their views, interests and past experiences. Children are eager to join in activities and take on a challenge. For example, they see how far they can blow balls across the table. Children are developing the skills to help them to be well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340054 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073738 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Much Hoole, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with a co-childminder. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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