Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 25 April 2019 Previous inspection date 3 March 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 provides a warm, homely and stimulating learning environment that contributes towards meeting children's individual needs. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She supports children effectively to make good progress in their learning and development. n Children are happy, settled and confident. They form positive relationships with the childminder, who is kind, patient and nurturing. The childminder is sensitive to children's emotional needs and shows a great sense of joy around children. In turn, they are happy, enjoy their time and feel self-assured in the childminder's home. n Children have lots of fun as they learn through play. They enjoy easy access to a good variety of resources and eagerly participate in the activities that the childminder plans. n Parents are very happy with the care and attention the childminder gives to their children. They receive regular updates about their learning and development, and the

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This provision is good

childminder works closely with them to help support their children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on practice and evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. She uses comments and suggestions to help drive improvement and enhance learning opportunities for children. n The childminder does not yet make the most of training opportunities to help her to improve the quality of her provision even further. n The childminder does not ask parents for detailed and precise information about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at the setting, in order to inform initial planning and support children's progress from the outset.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities that maintain and continually improve the already good quality of the provision n gather more detailed information from parents about children's existing skills and abilities in order to support planning from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She implements a range of policies and procedures which ensures a safe and secure environment for children. She has a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe in her care and confidently explains the action she would take if she had concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she completes robust risk assessments for her home, garden and when on outings so that children are safe across all the environments that they use. The childminder monitors the educational programme well. She uses effective monitoring systems so that she can quickly see any areas where children's progress is slower. The childminder works in partnership with parents and adapts her provision to ensure that children are supported to make the best possible progress they can.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress because the experienced childminder has a clear knowledge of child development. She uses observations of children's learning to identify and plan well for the next steps in their development. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting younger children's developing language. She talks to children as they play and introduces new words to support their growing vocabulary. Furthermore, she utilises simple sign language to aid children's understanding. Children enjoy being creative. They eagerly participate in craft activities and enjoy exploring with paint as they make crowns. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing and describes the new colours they have made after mixing paints together. Children develop their problem-solving skills as they persevere in completing jigsaw puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides very effective support for children's good physical health. She offers a choice of healthy snacks and meals each day that are nutritionally balanced and consider children's individual dietary requirements. Furthermore, the childminder ensures that children have access to fresh air and enjoy physical play on a daily basis. Children have wonderful opportunities to learn about the wider world around them as they visit places of local interest. These activities help to support children to develop their social skills as they engage and interact with others in larger groups. Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder uses clear and consistent reminders that help children to understand what is expected of them. The childminder teaches children the importance of turn taking and sharing, and offers an abundance of praise and encouragement for their efforts.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and develop the skills they need to support them in their future learning. Children are inquisitive and show enthusiasm and motivation to learn. They stay focused and determined to complete the tasks that they are interested in. Children develop independence and a 'can-do' attitude because the childminder actively encourages them to try and complete simple tasks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477152 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10075923 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Hapton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 10pm, except for family holidays. Overnight care is offered. The childminder 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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Registers

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