Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 20 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children flourish at this welcoming and nurturing provision. They quickly form very close bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are exceptionally happy and settled. For example, they spontaneously seek out cuddles. Children rapidly grow in confidence and display high levels of self-esteem. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She treats children with great courtesy and respect at all times. As a result, children show high levels of respect and good manners. For example, they spontaneously praise each other and are eager to offer help to their friends. Their behaviour is excellent. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They are overwhelmingly positive about the care that their children receive. They say that the childminder supports their children's development well and they receive regular information about their children's progress. n The childminder is committed to her role. She regularly completes training to enhance

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This provision is good

her knowledge and skills across the curriculum. Recent training has increased her understanding of furthering children's learning through technology. For example, before baking, children watch a short video clip about making gingerbread. They learn about sifting flour and the ingredients needed to make gingerbread dough. n Children enjoy many trips and outings during their time with the childminder. For example, they attend regular playgroups, visit parks and farms, and regularly choose books from the travelling library bus. This helps children to build confidence in social situations and develop a passion for reading. It also provides children with opportunities to interact with children of their own age and in larger groups. n The childminder does not consistently build on opportunities to further support young children's developing language skills. n The childminder misses some opportunities to help parents to extend their children's

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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 opportunities to further support young children's developing language skills n enhance partnerships with parents even further to secure a shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. 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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has a clear understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding. The childminder evaluates her practice, regularly seeking the views of parents and children to help her to identify her strengths. The childminder improves her provision further through attending cluster meetings with the local authority and by networking with other childminders. For example, through networking, she has recently invested in an assessment programme to enhance her observations and assessments of children's learning. The childminder monitors children's progress very closely. This helps her to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified swiftly and interventions are secured, where appropriate. Assessment is accurate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with an extensive range of engaging activities and resources. Children learn about the wonder of nature through real-life experiences. For example, they grow plants and note their changes. Children observe caterpillars turning into butterflies. They learn new words such as 'chrysalis'. They show delight at the 'tickly' feeling as they carefully hold the butterflies in their hands before releasing them. The childminder is skilled at asking questions and providing experiences that encourage children to think carefully and make connections. For example, children identify ways in which a butterfly eats through observing its tongue closely. Younger children enjoy the experience of sensory play. For example, they show delight as they explore the texture of flour.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder carries out effective risk assessments to keep children safe in her home and when on outings. Children also learn to manage risk and keep themselves safe as they play. For example, after playing excitedly with water, children automatically dry their feet before they come into the house. They demonstrate exceptionally high levels of self- control as they do this. The childminder is highly skilled at teaching children to be independent and to manage age-appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, they learn to wash their hands and happily peel and chop fruit ready for snack. The high standards of care and established routines help children to feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Younger children are encouraged to develop their physical skills as they balance and take small steps.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. All children make good progress from established starting points. Children develop high levels of independence from an early age. They are motivated and express their interests, preferences and confidently make decisions. Children recognise colours and shapes. They use their mathematical skills as they play. For example, children count accurately as they count spots on ladybirds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478518 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10076053 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Crawford Village, Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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