Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 21 July 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 promotes strong and effective partnerships with parents. She encourages parents to contribute towards assessments and plans for what children need to learn next. Parents say they are happy with their children's development and that they are 'coming on so much'. n The childminder plans a welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable, grow in confidence and make good progress. She implements effective procedures to ensure the safe and effective management of her provision. n The childminder provides children with a variety of opportunities and experiences that stimulate their interest and enjoyment. Children are eager to participate in activities and are excited and motivated to play, learn and discover. n Children are happy and form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and each other. They settle in very well and show good levels of confidence and self-

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This provision is good

esteem. n The childminder reflects on her practice. However, she does not sharply focus evaluation systems to identify clear targets for improvement. n The childminder has not maximised opportunities to seek training and professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the 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 self-evaluation to identify more precise and focused plans for improvement to help enhance outcomes for children n strengthen the programme of training and professional development, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 and children through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are 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 assesses her premises and outings for potential hazards. She takes appropriate steps to ensure children can play safely. The childminder has developed good links with local schools. She follows similar early literacy programmes to help support children's move to Reception class. The childminder monitors the progress of each child and knows how to promptly identify any gaps in their learning. She understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals to promote consistency in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to promote children's language and communication skills. She repeats the utterances of young babies and uses different tones and facial expressions to encourage their interaction. The childminder spells out words to older children and invites them to use props as she reads familiar stories. She encourages children to learn about different countries and cultures and to make links to their own experiences. Children carefully balance the basket of toy fruit on their head, like the girl from Kenya in the story. They talk about going shopping and the different animals they saw when they went to the zoo. The childminder places high emphasis on helping to promote children's imagination and role play. For example, children wash the dolls in the soapy water and then take them on an imaginary journey. The childminder makes the most of opportunities that arise to help children count and recognise shapes

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

as they play. This supports their early mathematics skills, ready for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's achievements at home, including photographs and written 'wow' moments. She takes time to get to know children well and provides resources they enjoy and that they can access independently. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance on expectations for behaviour. Children share, take turns and play cooperatively together. The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. She provides regular opportunities for children to play with vigour and energy and to develop confidence in their own abilities. Children learn to make healthy choices and keep themselves safe. They are eager to help with small tasks, such as tidying away the toys when they have finished with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore numbers through simple addition and subtraction. They work out the number of oranges they have made from dough. Children develop good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. They complete the jigsaw together and work out who took the fruit from the basket in the story. Children see to their own toileting needs and put on their own shoes independently, ready to go outside. They are articulate communicators who listen well and contribute to discussions. Children are active, enthusiastic and independent learners and develop the skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369423 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10074073 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Leyland. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. 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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Registers

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