Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 13 May 2019 Previous inspection date 4 July 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 experienced and qualified childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment that is safe and secure. Children benefit from a range of resources that are easily accessible. The childminder uses these and her secure knowledge of children's interests to plan activities that children enjoy. Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n Parents provide highly positive feedback on the childminder's service. They say how she cares for their children extremely well in a home-from-home environment. Parents feel they are kept well informed of the care, learning and activities their children take part in, and are involved in their children's learning. n The childminder observes and monitors children's progress regularly. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and to work closely with parents to obtain any additional support their children may require.

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This provision is good

n Children form strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder provides a kind and caring approach and comforts and supports children with regular praise and encouragement. Children are happy and settled and their emotional well-being is fostered well. n Sometimes, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage children to develop their early writing and mathematical skills even further. n The childminder has not established highly strong partnerships with other settings that children attend in order to engage in regular information sharing to further enhance the outcomes for children.

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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 increase opportunities for children to develop their early writing and mathematical skills even further n strengthen ways of information sharing with other settings children attend to further enhance the outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of the activities 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 spoken to during the inspection and through the written statements provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is knowledgeable about how to report and respond to a wide variety of child protection matters. The childminder reviews her practice and further develops her knowledge and professional development. She regularly meets with other childminders to share best practice and to further improve her own skills. The childminder supervises children closely and completes risk assessments. This helps to ensure that the areas used by children remain safe and secure. The childminder works closely with parents who are highly complimentary about the care given and the progress their children have made since starting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have access to a variety of stimulating resources to spark their imagination and develop new skills. For example, outdoors, children help to clean the toys. The childminder listens intently to what children have to say. She asks questions to encourage their thought processes and allows plenty of time for them to respond. Children engage in conversations with the childminder, informing her of how they help their grandparents clean up at home. They enjoy imaginative play as they help themselves to the dinosaur figures and hide them around the garden. Children confidently name them as they proceed to find them together. The childminder observes, assesses and plans activities to support children's future learning and experiences. She regularly shares experiences with parents and finds out what their children enjoy doing at home to build on their interests and further support children's individual needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They settle easily on arrival and enthusiastically greet their friends. Children grow in confidence and develop their independence. For example, they enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as helping to get out the outdoor toys. Children behave well. The childminder has clear rules and boundaries and helps children to learn how to take turns and share. Children lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy going for walks and exploring the local parks and fields close by. Children visit community groups which further supports their physical, personal and social development. The childminder successfully promotes good hygiene practices and healthy eating. Children learn the importance of washing their hands before eating their nutritious fresh fruit snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children experience a range of activities that support their development. They confidently lead their own play and exploration and quickly gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children communicate well and confidently express their needs. They are physically active and enjoying playing ball games and using other equipment. Children learn about the world around them and how to carefully examine the insects they find in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308062 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10085076 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Padiham, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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