Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 26 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 The childminder is ambitious. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills regularly to help ensure that children receive care and education of a high quality. n The childminder reflects well on her provision. She identifies areas where she can make improvements and acts on them to raise the quality of her service. n The childminder's environment is very attractive and inviting. It is very well resourced. Activities are organised and planned to reflect children's interests. This helps children to develop their continued enthusiasm for learning. n The childminder has vast experience and a relevant qualification which she uses effectively to help deliver play experiences that cover all areas of learning. As a result, children become eager and motivated in their play. n Children are happy and settle well in the childminder's home. The childminder is warm and caring. She regularly praises children for their achievements. This helps to promote

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This provision is good

children's strong emotional attachments and boosts self-esteem and confidence. n Although the childminder's practice is strong, she sometimes misses opportunities to involve all children consistently. n Parents' written views show that they are very satisfied with the care and learning their children receive. However, the childminder is striving to engage parents even further in their child's continued learning experiences at home.

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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 provide the highest levels of challenge for all children to help them make the best possible rates of progress n continue to try and engage parents even further and help them to extend their child's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the rooms the childminder uses for childminding, including outdoors. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with the children throughout the inspection. She took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, such as children's learning records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what would constitute a safeguarding concern. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to identify, monitor and report such concerns. Children are very safe in this secure environment. The childminder sets herself high standards for continued professional development. She engages in training and continually researches and implements teaching methods that she is enthusiastic about. For example, she uses new knowledge to enrich the children's learning environment. She provides activities and resources that promote children's interest in the world they live in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early writing skills well. Children are thoroughly engaged and enjoy making marks on paper with paint, crayons and felt-tip pens. Children have great fun mixing paint to make different colours. They can name complex shades they have made, such as burgundy. Children learn about the natural world. For example, they visit a moon exhibition and a bee colony, and they are learning all about the life stages of a dandelion. They are proud to show off the honey they brought back from one of their trips. The childminder does not always interact with all children equally. Therefore, she may miss some opportunities to engage the quieter children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved, play cooperatively and show respect for one another. For example, they help one another to pour drinking water from the flask provided. The childminder has embedded routines and boundaries well, and children are familiar with, and aware of, expectations. For example, they know they need to change their footwear when they go outside to play. The childminder is an effective role model. She supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder helps children understand their feelings with the skilful use of resources, such as dolls with differing expressions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. Children learn to communicate well and understand about counting numbers. Their physical development is well supported. They use wheeled toys and climb up and down outdoor equipment, such as the bridge, with confidence. Children show good levels of curiosity and are motivated when exploring the activities on offer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545489 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10095036 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Accrington. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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