Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 14 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 a close bond and strong attachment to the childminder. She is kind and caring and consistently supports children with positive praise and encouragement. Babies are happy and settled and their emotional well-being is fostered very well. n The experienced and well-qualified childminder uses her excellent knowledge of children's development and interests to provide a wide range of sensory experiences that support their learning and development. n Children play in a warm, welcoming, safe and secure environment. The childminder uses robust observation, planning and assessment effectively to provide an interesting environment that stimulates children's enjoyment and learning. n The childminder has high expectations of children. She provides positive reinforcement through facial expression, tone of voice and physical actions, such as clapping hands. Babies thrive on this constant interaction and respond by copying actions and

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This provision is good

vocalising in conversation exchange. n The childminder provides parents with verbal feedback about their child each day. However, opportunities to increase the information shared with parents to support their child's learning at home are not maximised to full effect. n The childminder has not fully established an effective programme of professional development to further extend her already good knowledge, understanding and practice.

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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 strengthen the programme of professional development to help extend further the already good quality of teaching to an even higher level n enhance the strategies already in place to engage parents more in their children's learning, both in the setting and at home.

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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 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to report and respond to a wide variety of child protection matters. The childminder supervises children closely and implements robust risk assessments. She regularly checks her home and resources to ensure they are safe for children. The childminder is forward thinking and reviews her practice. She is very well organised and keeps a number of records, policies and procedures. This helps to contribute to the safe and efficient running of the childminding setting. The childminder monitors children's progress and development well. She understands the importance of working with other professionals and agencies and to seek early support, when required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of children's development and interests to provide meaningful activities that support their learning. Babies have access to a wide variety of stimulating resources. This supports their strong exploratory instinct and helps them develop new skills. For example, babies handle sensory objects and learn how to make them light up. They enjoy sitting comfortably on multi-coloured play mats while exploring sound toys with the childminder. In addition, they learn to reach and stretch their arms to reach for toys placed just out of reach, to promote movement. The childminder observes, assesses and plans activities to support children's future learning and experiences. Resources are well organised and varied, and help to support the development and learning of all the children in her care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional security, health and well-being are fostered well. The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She works with parents to provide consistency in health and care routines. She provides continuity in meeting children's individual needs and requirements. Babies demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. For example, at quiet times they enjoy reassuring cuddles and smiles as they fall asleep. The childminder focuses on the use of positive praise and encouragement, and children respond to her kindness. Children enjoy outings to places of interest and meet other people, which further supports their personal and social development. The childminder successfully promotes early independence and healthy eating. For example, babies enjoy the experience of eating finger foods at snack time and their dietary needs and preferences are closely followed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children experience a range of activities that support their early development. For example, babies learn to reach out, touch and explore a wide selection of sensory resources. They pass them from one hand to another, developing their thought processes and physical dexterity. Their communication and language is supported effectively. For example, they constantly interact with the childminder and create their own sounds in response to her constant interaction. Children are happy and settled and beginning to develop the skills to prepare them for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562508 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10111966 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Ashton-on-Ribble, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and a leadership and management qualification at level 5. The childminder 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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