Childminder 309081

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 1 April 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 The childminder understands children's care needs well. Children form close attachments with her. They are settled and happy in her care. Parents are complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They particularly value the wide range of activities and experiences the childminder offers. n The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and development. She has a good knowledge of children's learning needs. She provides activities which help children to acquire new skills. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder is very good at promoting positive behaviour. She liaises closely with parents to ensure she is offering a consistent approach. She helps children to understand expectations and boundaries. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world in imaginative ways. For example, children attend weekly swimming sessions with the childminder. In

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This provision is good

addition, they enjoy regular country walks in the local environment. This helps children to explore healthy lifestyles and learn about the natural world. n The childminder evaluates her service and has identified areas for development. For example, she would like to strengthen her knowledge of how to support children's developing language skills. n The childminder attends mandatory training, but does not access targeted training opportunities to extend her knowledge. n Meaningful information about children's development is not consistently shared with other professionals, particularly when children receive shared care between the childminder and other settings.

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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 access targeted training opportunities to strengthen teaching skills even further n strengthen partnerships with other professionals, particularly as children move to nursery or school, to better inform information sharing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures, processes of assessment and training records. n The inspector looked at written comments to take into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the action she must take and who to inform, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about promoting children's safety. For example, she assesses potential risks in the outdoor area, such as when children play on a trampoline. In addition, she completes daily safety checks to ensure that the environment is safe for children before they arrive. The childminder attends mandatory training. She works effectively with parents and shares ideas with them to extend children's learning at home. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on children's natural interests to support and engage them. The childminder is good at supporting children's language skills. For example, she asks children to identify different colours and shapes as they take part in a collage activity. Furthermore, she encourages children's language by providing a running commentary of their play. For example, she talks with children as they scoop sand into different moulds and introduces the concepts of 'full' and 'empty'. This supports children in developing their mathematical understanding. Children are active learners and are confident to ask for help when they need it. For example, children ask for help as they use scissors. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress so that she can identify any gaps in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a homely environment. She considers children's emotional well-being and supports them through change. For example, she takes children on settling-in visits as they start nursery. The childminder promotes effective health and hygiene practices. For example, she promotes regular handwashing with children before they eat. Children enjoy taking part in routines and being given responsibility. For example, they listen carefully to the childminder as they help her to feed the family dog. Children learn about personal safety and manage their own risks. For example, they confidently negotiate steps on a slide in the garden. Children learn about celebration days from a range of cultures. They have recently made lanterns as part of their learning about Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They independently access resources and are confident communicators. They consider the needs of others and are learning the importance of building relationships with their peers. Children enjoy mark making and explore letter sounds as they attempt to write their name. They are supported with the skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309081 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10070872 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2015

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The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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