Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 29 March 2019 Previous inspection date 18 November 2015

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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, settled and form secure bonds with the caring childminder. The childminder provides children with a flexible routine that meets their individual needs. For instance, young children tell the childminder that they are becoming tired and she swiftly responds and provides them with space to rest. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She successfully promotes good levels of communication, such as regarding children's learning. This helps the childminder to ensure that her assessments are accurate and that children's next steps in learning are promoted consistently. n The childminder has high expectations for the quality of the setting and she strives to achieve the highest possible standards. She visits other settings and shares ideas with other local childminders. This helps the childminder to reflect on her practice and make

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This provision is good

positive improvements. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good, overall. She provides a range of interesting activities and she challenges children as they play. Children make consistently good progress and this is recognised by parents. For example, one parent states that they are 'amazed by the progress that my child has made'. n Children demonstrate good social skills and behaviour. They are aware of the childminder's expectations. For example, they happily respond when asked to tidy away resources. Children often repeat the positive phrases that they hear. For instance, they say that 'sharing is caring' when passing toys to their peers. n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide range of opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills, such as during activities, routines and spontaneous play. n The childminder does not always make the best use of her knowledge of children's

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This provision is good

learning styles when planning some group sessions and this, occasionally, impacts on their engagement and motivation.

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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 provide even more opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills and help them to make even greater progress n consider all children's individual learning styles when planning sessions, to encourage all children to become fully motivated and engaged throughout and maximise their learning opportunities even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed two planned sessions and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection and she took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder continually develops her skills and knowledge, such as through regular training opportunities. This has a positive impact on her practice. For example, the childminder has recently attended training to help her to support children's communication and language development. She has implemented a range of strategies, such as displays of photographs of children during activities and outings. This helps to encourage children to talk about past events and helps to develop their recall and thinking skills further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to recognise the potential signs of abuse and neglect and she is confident about reporting procedures. The childminder is vigilant and is committed to keeping children safe in a range of ways. For example, she offers a menu that caters safely for children with food allergies. The childminder supports her assistant effectively. For instance, she ensures that her

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

assistant accesses all mandatory training and she provides her with regular supervisory meetings. This helps to ensure that the assistant is suitable and that she understands her roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's interests, such as their favourite film. For instance, she provides an exciting tray with interesting items, such as familiar figures, construction blocks and ice. Children use their imagination as they recreate scenes from the film. They enjoy finding out what happens when they put warm water on ice. This helps children to develop an understanding of why things happen. Children who are two-years-old enjoy using scissors to cut dough. The childminder closely supervises and encourages them to persevere and concentrate. This helps to promote children's physical skills and coordination. During the dough activity, the childminder introduces images of children's favourite characters in a range of sizes. Children enjoy identifying which are bigger and smaller and this supports their mathematical understanding. All children enjoy choosing puppets to sing songs. They take turns and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sing confidently in front of their peers. This helps to promote children's self-confidence and helps to extend their communication and language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children opportunities to learn about different cultures. For example, to explore Chinese New Year the childminder provided a traditional meal and children created money envelopes to take home. The childminder embarks on various outings with children, such as to parks and nature walks. This helps to support children's physical well-being. Children show a secure sense of belonging. For instance, they bring artwork from home to display in the welcoming and well-resourced play room.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop some of the key skills required for school. For example, three-year-old children recognise their names and some familiar words, such as 'cold'. Children demonstrate good independence skills from an early age. For example, two-year-old children are very proud as they put on their coats without help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417470 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064171 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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