Latham, Linzi Jayne

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 8 April 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 and her assistant get to know children very well. They use ongoing observations and assessments to plan for what each child needs to learn next. The childminder promptly identifies any gaps in children's progress and puts plans in place to help them to close quickly. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. Parents say that the childminder follows their suggestions, such as changes to children's nap times and support with potty training. They praise the childminder, stating that they have peace of mind that their comments are always taken on board. n The childminder shares relevant information with parents, such as children's 'starting school assessment'. She provides ideas for activities, such as sharing bedtime stories, to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder and her assistant are positive role models and provide children with age-appropriate reminders of their expectations of behaviour. Children behave very well

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This provision is good

and play cooperatively with their peers. n The childminder does not use highly focused methods to evaluate the effectiveness of performance management and training attended by herself and her assistant, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities for children to learn about other people and communities that are different from their own.

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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 evaluate more sharply the effectiveness of performance management and training attended to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n enhance the opportunities and experiences provided for children to learn about similarities and differences in other people and communities.

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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 and the childminder's assistant 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 and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training and demonstrate a robust understanding of child protection issues. They know how to promptly recognise and respond to any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder encourages children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know to use the trampoline one at a time and to close the zipper to the protective netting. The childminder meets with other childminders to share ideas and support. She shares relevant information with parents and seeks additional support from other professionals, when needed. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-planned environment in which children can choose what they would like to play with. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children's interests and what they can already do from the start. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to think critically. For example, she challenges younger children to decide where to place different objects to make a face on a picture. The childminder encourages older children to try to use a rod to hook a fish during a water activity. She asks relevant questions to check children's understanding and recall skills. Children remember the characters from a familiar story and join in with action songs with enthusiasm. They demonstrate good imagination skills as they serve the pretend food from the ice cream van. The childminder uses everyday activities and routines to promote children's mathematical skills. Children join in with the counting

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

songs and describe the different colours and patterns they make from dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show a strong sense of belonging and settle in quickly. They thoroughly enjoy playing with their peers. Children form strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant and regularly seek cuddles from them. They are confident to share their own ideas and understand expectations. For example, children know to wash their hands before eating their snack. Children have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy using large play equipment and carefully negotiate around others as they use ride-on toys. Parents comment that they have noticed their child grow in confidence in climbing, hopping, running and dancing. Children's physical and emotional needs are well supported. They are confident, self-assured and motivated to play and learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills they need in preparation for their future learning and starting school. They listen attentively and follow instructions well. Children are confident to contribute to discussions and talk about things they are interested in. Older children form letters using dough and learn to use scissors to cut with confidence and accuracy. They develop good independence and self-care skills, such as toileting and putting on their shoes to go outside. Children are interested, motivated and eager to learn. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to try new things and take on challenges.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285561 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073389 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 8 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 8.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and they both hold a relevant qualification at level 3. 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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