Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 March 2015

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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 routinely monitors children's progress by accurately tracking their development. She keeps parents well informed of their children's daily activities and their ongoing milestones and achievements. n The childminder provides parents with ideas and support to promote children's learning and development. For example, she shares useful strategies to encourage children's positive behaviour. She suggests ideas for different activities to promote children's counting skills. n Children are provided with a broad range of learning opportunities that reflect their interests and help them to make good progress. They enjoy regular outings, including trips to the local farm and playgroups. This helps children to develop their social skills and learn about the world around them. n The childminder provides a welcoming, nurturing and homely environment in which children are happy and settle in very well. She shares warm relationships with children

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This provision is good

and meets their physical and emotional needs well. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to regularly seek the views of parents to help her to make ongoing, effective improvements to her practice. n At times, the childminder does not consistently use opportunities for children to develop their understanding of numbers and mathematical language within their play and environment.

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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 the methods used to regularly seek and include the views of parents to help improve the quality of provision to the highest level n build on the opportunities to promote children's early mathematical skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust policies and procedures that help to underpin her good knowledge and practice. She knows how to identify and deal with concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment and helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder attends regular training to improve her knowledge and skills. Following training attended, she understands how to use effective strategies to support children's emotional health. The childminder has established strong partnership working with the local school and pre-school. She shares relevant information, including a detailed report of what children know and can do. The childminder helps children to develop the key skills they need to be ready for the move on to their next setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to participate in activities in their local community. For example, the childminder takes them to the local farm, beaches and playgroups. This helps children to learn about the world around them and develop good social skills and confidence. The childminder plans a range of activities for children to explore different traditions, food and festivals. She uses a variety of effective methods to promote children's listening, attention and language skills. For example, the childminder provides a running commentary as children play and explore. She introduces new words such as 'sticky', 'squishing', 'squeeze' as children roll out play dough. Children thoroughly enjoy experimenting with a variety of resources. They are curious to discover the sounds they can make from blowing and talking into a tub.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form a strong bond and attachment with the childminder. They are eager to invite her to join in with their play ideas. The childminder is a positive role model and helps children learn to understand and manage their own feelings and emotions. Children receive positive praise and reassurance to help them learn acceptable behaviour. The childminder ensures good hygiene practices are followed. She provides familiar routines to help children to feel safe and secure in her care. Children enjoy helping with small tasks. For example, they carefully close the fridge door after use and carry their snack to the table. Children learn how to make healthy choices and have regular access to fresh air and exercise outdoors. These experiences promote children's physical, social and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills and attitudes to help prepare them well for moving on to school and the next stage of their learning. Children are confident, curious and inquisitive. They are keen to participate in activities and listen carefully to the childminder's suggestions and instructions. Children develop good independence and self-care skills. They enjoy making choices and decisions. Children are confident to express their own ideas and opinions and ask for help when needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308198 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106237 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. 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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