Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date 25 August 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 provides a wide range of exciting and stimulating learning opportunities. Children choose from a vast selection of toys and resources as they play and learn together. n Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The kind and caring childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home, in which children thrive. They display high levels of self-esteem and confidence due to the secure relationships that they have with the childminder. n The childminder has a thorough awareness of her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements. She uses detailed policies and procedures well to help to protect children's safety and welfare, and promote their learning and development. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children develop excellent social skills. They are polite and the childminder encourages them to use good manners. Consequently, children behave well. n The childminder is committed to providing children with the best possible early years

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This provision is good

experiences. She thoughtfully evaluates the effectiveness of the provision when planning for future improvements. n The childminder has a good understanding of how younger children learn. She observes children as they play. Assessments of children's progress help the childminder to plan the next steps in their learning and development. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond when asking questions to extend their learning. n Parents are not yet consistently encouraged by the childminder to share information about children's learning 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 children with enough time to respond when asking questions to further extend their thinking and enhance their learning n find further ways to support parents to share information about what their children learn at home to strengthen the accuracy of assessment.

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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 observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice, and strives to continue to improve. She attends regular training and meets with other childminders to keep herself informed and share best practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder gives the utmost priority to children's safety and welfare. She completes detailed risk assessments and swiftly takes steps to ensure children remain safe and free from harm. She can identify the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures any gaps in children's learning and development are planned for, so that all children make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder focuses on the interests of children. She closely monitors their progress. This helps her to identify any potential gaps in children's development and provide the support that they need. The childminder shares children's progress with parents. Children's starting points are identified through initial observations made by the childminder and information provided by parents on entry. The childminder has plans to consistently gather ongoing information about what children do at home, to further support their learning and her assessment of their progress. The childminder plays alongside children and shows great interest in what they do. She supports children's early language skills effectively by, for example, singing songs and rhymes. The childminder skilfully extends children's understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, children are encouraged to count the eggs when placing them into the baking

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

tray and look at the numbers that correspond to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and thrive in the nurturing environment. The childminder is always on hand to offer praise and gentle reassurance. She is highly skilled in supporting children to develop their friendships. She sensitively encourages them to take turns and respect each other as they play games. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children lead their own play and choose from accessible resources in the very well-organised environment. This helps to develop their independence and decision-making skills. Children's physical well-being is given high priority. The childminder plans a variety of activities and outings that contribute towards their physical health. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their self-care. This helps them to learn the skills needed for the next stages in their learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder completes regular assessments of children, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years. All children make good progress as a result of the teaching and assessment. Children are confident and enthusiastic learners. They develop the skills needed for the next steps in their learning and development, in preparation for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285250 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064147 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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