Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 13 May 2019 Previous inspection date 6 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 dedicated and enthusiastic childminder provides a home-from-home environment where children are treated as part of the family. Children are happy and settled in her care and explore the setting with confidence. Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder and each other. n Children are consistently included in decision making and their views are valued. For example, during the daily routine, they are asked whether they would like to have snack or go outside first. Children make independent choices as they decide what they want to play with. n The well-qualified childminder skilfully encourages children to manage their own risks, providing support when required. For example, she reassures toddlers as they negotiate steps independently in the outdoor area. n The childminder knows the children in her care well and provides a range of activities that she knows the children will enjoy. She differentiates activities effectively to ensure

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This provision is good

she caters for all children's learning and abilities. All children are engaged in rich and stimulating activities. This contributes towards their motivation to learn and they make good progress. n At times, the childminder does not develop the opportunities that arise to support and extend children's early mathematics skills to an even higher level. n The childminder attends mandatory training, but opportunities to attend targeted training to further enhance teaching to the highest level are not always utilised.

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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 extend children's learning about early mathematics to enhance their understanding of numbers and counting n access targeted training opportunities to strengthen teaching skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector considered views from parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and suitability checks. n The inspector had a tour of the setting with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects accurately on her provision and identifies areas of her practice to focus on when improving outcomes for children. Partnership working with parents is strong and good relationships are established from the beginning. The childminder works closely with parents during induction to ensure a smooth and effective transition. She shares information successfully using a variety of methods to inform parents of children's progress and achievements. For example, she uses a mobile phone app to send photographs to parents of daily activities their children participate in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from parents about what their children already know, to form a strong baseline when they join the setting. She knows what children can do and what they need to do next, and plans well for their next stage of learning. The childminder plans activities and experiences that encourage children to develop new skills. For example, she provides a range of mark-making resources in the environment to develop their mark-making skills. Teaching is consistently good and the childminder supports children well in their literacy skills. For example, children attempt to write their own name and sound out the letters as they do so.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well in the setting. They happily explore the environment, independently accessing resources of their choice. The childminder consistently promotes independence. She allows children time to practise using tools for themselves before she does things for them. For example, she observes the children as they carry a jug of water and pour it into sensory bottles unaided. The childminder provides a variety of resources and activities for children which she adapts effectively according to their ages. All children benefit from working together, as older children lead by example and younger children mimic their actions. For example, as they play with bottles filled with flowers and water, a young child pushes the bottles over and the older child reminds him not do this.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun as they explore the activities and resources the setting has to offer. For example, they smile and giggle as they splash their hands in the water tray. All children make good progress from their starting points and are working within their typical age and stage of development. Children are confident communicators and share their ideas and thoughts with other children and adults. They are developing the skills they will need as they prepare for school. Children enjoy healthy lifestyles while with the childminder. For example, they eat healthy and nutritious snacks, and benefit from daily physical activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478642 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10076069 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 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Clitheroe, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant.

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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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