Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 12 July 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 continually updates her knowledge and skills by research and further training. She evaluates the quality of her provision regularly and implements knowledge from her learning. For example, she has introduced further activities aimed at supporting early writing skills in young children. n Children play in a safe environment where they learn to take risks. For instance, they cut up their own vegetables to put on their home-made pizzas. This helps to raise their awareness of safety. n Children form strong attachments with the childminder and feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder's home is very welcoming. Children's independence is supported well. They make choices about what they want to do next and what they would like to eat and drink. n The childminder is organised and plans activities carefully. She utilises information from parents and her own observations about children's interests, to enhance learning and

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This provision is good

development opportunities. n The childminder does not make the most of ways to build on children's interest to explore and investigate the natural world. n The childminder does not always allow enough time for children to respond and communicate.

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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 build on children's opportunities to explore and investigate the natural world n give children time to respond to questions to help develop their communication skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home she uses for childminding. She looked at the range of resources available for children to use indoors and outdoors. She looked at security arrangements to keep children safe. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection. She considered the views of parents through written comments. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for continual improvement with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder some of her policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The inspector discussed children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps in learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a very good awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues. She is secure in her knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is confident in being able to identify and report any concerns to protect children from harm. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. They feel well informed about the learning and development opportunities their children receive and the progress they are making. The childminder is very experienced and understands the importance of teaching all areas of the curriculum. This supports the all-round development of children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder generally promotes children's language and communication skills successfully. For example, she narrates what the children are doing, extends vocabulary and repeats their words back with clear pronunciation. However, the childminder is sometimes too quick to answer her own questions before children have time to think and respond. The childminder extends children's learning further and they are encouraged to understand concepts such as colour and size. Children's development in mathematics is enhanced using their individual interests. For example, on a trip to the library they find a 'superheroes' counting book. The childminder uses this to engage children further in learning about number sequences

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder constantly praises good behaviour and treats the children in her care with kindness. This helps to boost children's self- confidence and increase their emotional well-being. The childminder provides a range of resources that children can access easily. This helps children to gain independence skills. The childminder helps promote healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious meals and snacks, and fresh water is available for children to drink. Children have many opportunities to be physically active in the large outdoor area. The childminder provides resources with positive images of different cultures. Children have opportunities to explore the community they live in, such as when they attend the library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is assessed regularly, and any gaps identified are addressed swiftly. The childminder ensures children who may need additional support, such as for speech and language, are referred at the earliest opportunity. This helps ensure that all children are ready for their next stages of learning and development and the eventual move to school. Children are starting to recognise their own written name and know that the marks they make have meaning. Children are eager and motivated to play and explore their surroundings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545923 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10099435 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Burnley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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