Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 18 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is ambitious and passionate about her work. She works hard to create an environment which is stimulating and appropriate for the different age ranges of children she cares for. n Children thrive in the company of the childminder. She provides continuous reassurance and encouragement to help children to explore and learn with confidence. n The childminder organises the environment well, to provide a broad range of stimulating resources, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder evaluates her practice by reflecting on it daily. She also seeks support from parents and the local authority, to identify strengths and to build on areas for development. n The childminder makes effective use of observation and assessment, to plan meaningful next steps for children. Children make good progress in learning from their starting points. n Parents praise the childminder and the good level of care provided. The childminder

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This provision is good

regularly shares information about children's progress with them. She talks to parents about how they can support learning and development at home. This helps to contribute to children's overall development. n The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to questions. She does not make the most effective use of opportunities for children to engage in thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 focus more on strategies to promote opportunities for children to engage in thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 and development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. The inspector looked at a range of documents, including policies and children's records. She looked at evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's safeguarding procedures are robust. The childminder knows the steps to take should she have concerns that a child is at risk of significant harm. She discusses potential factors that may suggest children and their families are vulnerable to extreme views or ideas. The childminder continuously assesses the safety of the provision. For example, she keeps the doors locked and uses a stair gate to eliminate hazards. The childminder is keen to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She engages in mandatory training and interacts with other childminders in the area to support this. The childminder supervises children well and has developed good routines that are adaptable for the different age ranges of children she cares for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children. She speaks to them clearly and at their level. This helps younger children to develop the skills required for talking. When children first arrive at the provision, the childminder works with parents to gain an overview of children's levels of development. She uses information from parents, alongside careful observation, to create a starting point for learning. The childminder uses children's interests to encourage them to try new things. For example, she adds vehicles to the sensory play activity to encourage children to experience different textures. Children thrive in the outdoor area. They plant carrot seeds, watch them grow and then feed them to the guinea pigs. The childminder frequently takes children to local play sessions, enabling them to meet and socialise with other children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed strong bonds with all children. They regularly check in with the childminder for comfort and emotional reassurance. Babies are cared for sensitively and affectionately. The childminder models positive behaviour at all times and treats each child with respect. Children are encouraged to play cooperatively and to make good choices. The childminder praises children as they take turns and share toys. Children develop a 'can do' attitude. The childminder helps children to understand people and communities beyond their own. She learns about children's home languages and cultures to incorporate them into her practice. Children have access to healthy, homemade meals and have the opportunity to be physically active in the outdoors daily.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder responds to babies as they babble. Children play with enthusiasm and curiosity. They make choices in play, supporting their independence. Children develop early writing skills as they make marks using the chalk board in the garden. Children explore books and begin to understand that print carries meaning. Younger children learn about numbers and quantity as they count the items in the sensory tray. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544795 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10094006 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ormskirk, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am 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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