Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 30 May 2019 Previous inspection date 13 January 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 childminder's dedicated playroom is bright, welcoming and well resourced with a variety of easily accessible high-quality toys. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this nurturing and stimulating learning environment. n The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to plan for what each child needs to learn next. She provides parents with ideas for activities so they can continue to support and extend children's learning at home. Parents say they are very happy with the progress their child is making. n The childminder engages children in purposeful conversation and introduces descriptive language as children play. For example, she uses new words such as 'sprinkle', 'ripples' and 'splash' as children experiment with the water toys. Children are articulate communicators who listen well and contribute to discussions. n The childminder is passionate about helping children to be happy, confident and well

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This provision is good

prepared for school. Parents say they are very pleased with the quality of care and support given to their children. n The childminder has not maximised opportunities to support her professional development to enhance her teaching skills to the highest level. n The childminder has not fully explored ways to continue to reflect on her practice to identify highly focused plans for improvement.

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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 focus professional development to enhance the already good teaching, to enrich children's experiences even further n make more consistent use of self-evaluation to help to secure further improvements and raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 a joint evaluation of an activity 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder undertakes comprehensive health and safety checks and minimises any risks to children. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn how to use small tools with care and hold scissors safely. The childminder knows to work closely with other settings that children attend to promote consistency in children's care and learning. She establishes strong partnerships with parents and carers. Parents say they are happy with the range of effective methods used to promote communication. For example, they state that they always really appreciate information in the daily diary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares information with parents from the start, to establish children's interests and what they can already do. She uses this information to plan experiences that she knows children will enjoy and that will support their learning. The childminder is very responsive to children's own ideas. She gives children plenty of time to play and explore. Children develop good early writing and mathematical skills. They use their finger to make circle shapes in the paint-filled plastic wallet that is taped to the window. The childminder uses mathematical language and uses effective questioning to promote children's thinking skills. Children match the coloured foam shapes that they carefully fish out of the water with the net. They work out which toy vehicles will fit down the ramp and which are too big. Children are developing the skills that they need to be ready for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model who promotes respectful relationships. Children copy her kind and caring behaviour. They form strong attachments with the childminder and play cooperatively with their peers. The childminder values children's contributions and they celebrate their achievements together. She supports children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. Parents say their child is content and always happy after spending the day with the childminder. Children are provided with healthy food and plenty of opportunities to play outdoors. They learn about the clothes they need to wear in different weather conditions. The childminder takes children on regular outings to the local community. Children socialise with larger groups of children at toddler groups and enjoy visiting the animals at the local farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, independent and self-assured. They enjoy exploring, experimenting and finding things out for themselves. Children are eager to share their own views and talk about things of interest. They are confident in new situations and in speaking to new people. Children keep on trying and have a strong disposition towards learning. They master self-care skills, such as toileting and washing and drying their hands. Children are well prepared for their future learning and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308048 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064206 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Ormskirk. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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