Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 4 September 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 childminder regularly evaluates her service and devises action plans to improve and develop. She takes advice from the local authority, asks for parents' opinions and attends local childminding groups where she seeks ideas and inspiration, such as creating a varied and interesting environment to ignite children's curiosity. n The childminder provides activities that encourage children to learn about number and measurement. For example, as children make their own play dough, they count the cups of flour that they put into the bowl and the childminder talks to them about putting a 'tablespoon' of salt into the mix. n The childminder fosters warm relationships with children. She is attentive to their welfare needs and supports their learning well. For example, she helps children to develop new vocabulary. As children cut up potatoes to put in their pan, the childminder encourages them to pronounce the word 'potato' slowly and accurately.

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This provision is good

n Children progress well. They work comfortably at the levels expected for their age. Where children have lower starting points, such as in language and communication, they progress steadily and catch up with their peers by the time they go to school. n The childminder has embarked upon some training courses to improve her practice. However, she has not yet developed her teaching skills to the highest level. n On some occasions, the childminder overly directs children's play instead of letting them explore and experiment for themselves.

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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 embrace training opportunities to focus on developing knowledge and teaching skills even further n provide even more opportunities for children to be able to engage in their own learning and explore resources independently.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises inside and outside, and assessed the learning environment. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed its effectiveness with the childminder. n The inspector viewed questionnaires completed by parents and considered their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's development plans.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any concerns she may have about a child or adult. The childminder has met the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she has effective procedures for assessing and minimising risks. The childminder works well with parents and other settings. The childminder and parents share information about children through daily discussions and an online system. Where other settings also care for children, daily observations are noted in a book so that all parties are clear about children's needs and development. The childminder regularly observes children's progress. She accurately assesses and monitors children's development, and focuses on any gaps in learning to ensure they are closed or narrowed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children to learn new skills. She demonstrates how to thread small beads and children enthusiastically copy her. The childminder knows the children well. She uses children's interests to plan activities that support and challenge them. For example, she encourages children to take part in activities that they would normally be reluctant to do. The childminder and children talk continuously. During activities they talk about colours, shapes and numbers. The childminder uses these opportunities to remind children about behaviour and how large scissors can be dangerous. As well as supporting children to develop speech and language, these interactions help them to acquire the skills and knowledge to prepare them well for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a pleasant environment. Children freely access resources indoors and outdoors. The childminder supports children to understand how to stay healthy and strong. She reminds them regularly to drink water and explains to them why kneading dough helps them to build strength in their fingers to help their writing skills. The childminder makes hygiene routines enjoyable. As children wash their hands, she sings songs with them and children happily join in. Parents report they are happy with the service provided by the childminder and say she goes out of her way to be flexible. On the whole, children behave very well. On occasions, when children struggle with their emotions, the childminder deals with situations calmly and explains how she would like them to behave. The childminder operates an inclusive service. She encourages children to value each other's culture and to treat everyone with kindness.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and have lots to say about what they are doing. They enjoy the activities provided by the childminder and demonstrate this through their eagerness to take part. Children become fully engaged in their play and concentrate for extended lengths of time. They spell out their names with the childminder and gleefully sing alphabet songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454339 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10078321 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 4 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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