Childminder 307686

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 22 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 Children are happy and content in the care of this warm and friendly childminder. Effective settling-in procedures mean children quickly feel secure and benefit from positive attachments with the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is high and they are confident to explore and learn. n The childminder knows the children very well and understands where they are in their development. She makes effective use of the information gained from observations to support children's successful learning. Activities are well matched to children's interests and next steps. Children make good progress in their learning. n Parents are widely involved in their children's learning and their contributions are valued. The childminder very regularly shares children's development with parents and seeks information relating to new learning and achievements from home. She uses this information well to inform assessments and planning. This helps to create a

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This provision is good

collaborative approach. n The childminder supports children's speaking skills very well. She offers a good narrative throughout the day, models new vocabulary and asks children questions as they play, encouraging their thinking and communication skills well. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good, she does not engage in ongoing and continued professional development opportunities to drive quality even further and raise the quality of teaching and practice to an outstanding level. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, however she does not sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear targets and drive improvements at the very highest level.

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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 strengthen and reinforce existing good knowledge and focus more precisely on ongoing professional development that drives quality to the highest level n extend current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively to drive improvements at an outstanding 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 play inside and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a firm understanding of potential signs of abuse and is well versed in the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. She remains up to date on local safeguarding children board procedures through training, networking opportunities and reading updates from the local authority. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She supervises children well and completes regular risk assessments, without limiting development opportunities. The childminder's regular assessment of children's progress helps to ensure any emerging gaps are swiftly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a wealth of experience and uses her skills well to support children's learning. She is a wonderful play companion, suggesting ideas and joining in with activities. The childminder follows the children's lead in what they would like to play with. For example, children show an interest in playing with dough. The childminder swiftly sets out some dough on the table outside and joins in, modelling ways to use the tools and describing the patterns they make. Children have a wonderful time, rolling and moulding their dough and using the different utensils, practising their hand-to-eye coordination and small muscle movements very well. The childminder understands when to engage with children as well as times to provide them with uninterrupted time to play and explore at their own pace.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have superb opportunities to explore the local and wider community, in excellent support of their physical skills, good health and understanding of risks. For example, children very regularly enjoy trips out to a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. They use excellent large muscle movements and safety awareness at local parks, woodland areas and nature reserves, and enjoy weekly toddler group sessions where they learn good social skills. Children's behaviour is very good. They follow the childminder's instructions and happily follow the routine of the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent from a young age. They attend to some of their toileting needs and begin to put on their own shoes and coats for outdoor play. Older children use excellent small-muscle skills as they use their pincer grip to pick up rice to add to their shakers. Children count, listen well to stories and use their imaginative skills as they dress up as police officers and doctors. Children make good progress from their starting points and acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307686 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064202 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Hoghton in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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