Childminder 308178

Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 2 July 2014

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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 Children form warm, content relationships with the childminder. They are settled and comfortable in her care. n The quality of teaching is strong indoors and outdoors. Children are focused and engaged by the stimulating, varied resources. They are eager and motivated to learn. n Children are well safeguarded in the childminder's care. This is due to robust safeguarding knowledge and policies in place. The childminder places the welfare of children as a priority. n Children behave very well and are kind and considerate to others. The childminder is a strong role model for positive behaviour and respect for others. n The childminder places a strong focus on communication and language. She uses her knowledge to strengthen children's vocabulary and conversational skills. Children enjoy expressing their thoughts and opinions with the childminder. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to share information with other

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This provision is good

provisions children attend. n There are few opportunities for children to learn about other cultures, or about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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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 enhance communication with other settings children attend to further support their good progress n provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of other cultures.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and looked at supporting documentation. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the steps to take to keep children safe from harm. She has a robust process of self-evaluation. She identifies strengths and areas for development, setting ambitious goals. This means children enjoy a continuously improving provision. The childminder prepares children for the transition to primary school. As a result, children are ready, emotionally and developmentally, to move on. There is a strong ethos of British Values within the setting. Children feel secure and listened to. They are confident to voice opinions, needs and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of children's development. This means children are set high expectations, and are provided with challenging learning opportunities. For example, children learn estimation skills during a game of dominoes. Children are supported to be confident in their choices. For instance, resources are well organised so children can show the childminder what they want to discover next. The childminder demonstrates a strong focus on communication and language, introducing new descriptive words during play. Children laugh happily when showing the childminder they have written their own name. They take pride in their learning. The childminder engages parents well. She offers story sacks and short exercises for parents to use at home. Children explore their natural surroundings. They are amazed when using spray bottles on spider webs, creating patterns with water droplets. Teaching is good. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder uses skillful questioning to extend child-led activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills. For example, she talks to the children about their weekend, and shares about her own. Good personal care is encouraged as children wash their hands regularly and understand why they need to do this. The childminder manages behaviour in a positive way, which means children behave very well. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. For example, they show concern, remembering that the childminder recently hurt her back. The childminder supports children's good health. She provides nutritious and varied meals and children enjoy fresh air daily. The childminder ensures good-quality information is obtained from parents when children first start. For instance, allergies and medical details are easily accessible if needed. Children enjoy regular outings to the park, which promotes their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active, eager learners and make good progress from their starting points. Children are strong communicators, and are confident to express their opinions, thoughts and questions. Children have good opportunities to build upon their learning, and work towards learning new skills. For example, children enjoy mixing colours to create different colours seen in a sunset. Children contribute towards their own learning, and are able to experiment and explore within the provision. Children are happily acquiring the skills they need to progress towards the next stage in their development and the transition to primary school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308178 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106099 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Oakenshaw area of Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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