Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 22 August 2019 Previous inspection date 29 November 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 places high regard on establishing strong partnerships with parents and provides ideas to help to support children's learning at home. Parents praise the childminder for sharing her support and wealth of knowledge and for providing regular updates regarding their child's progress. n The childminder is dedicated to provide children with the best possible care. She has high expectations of herself and what children can achieve. The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's learning. On the whole, she uses this information well to promote what children need to learn next to make good progress. n The childminder uses a dedicated playroom that is resourced well. Children choose from a range of high-quality toys which are planned to promote interest and challenge. n Parents say that the childminder meets the needs of each individual child and that it is definitely not a 'one size fits all' setting. They state that the childminder maintains

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This provision is good

standards of manners, politeness and behaviour. n The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of early years practice. However, she does not fully reflect on how to use her new knowledge to best effect. This is with specific regard to supporting children's communication and language skills even further.

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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 develop the self-evaluation process further to ensure that new knowledge from training has been implemented effectively, in particular regard to supporting children's communication and language skills.

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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. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues and acts promptly in response to any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She develops strong partnerships with staff at local schools and other professionals to promote consistency in children's learning. The childminder meets with teachers and establishes the key skills that children need to prepare them for school. She helps children to put on their shoes and coats independently. Children learn to hold a pencil correctly to promote their early writing skills. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information to help her to evaluate her service. She offers flexible sessions to accommodate parents' needs and follows children's routines from home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very enthusiastic and lively. She ignites children's interest and excitement to play, learn and discover. The childminder encourages children to recall past experiences. For example, following a recent trip to the museum, she shows children picture books and small-world models of dinosaurs. Younger children pretend to be dinosaurs and make the sounds and movements with enthusiasm and pleasure. Older children work out the colours and shapes they need to use to make their model from dough. They match the shapes on the wooden rollers and recognise the different patterns and footprints that they can make. The childminder supports children's imagination and creativity well. She provides a range of musical instruments for children to explore and experiment with. Younger children are eager to shake and tap the maracas and older ones bang the drums to a rhythm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's interests, care needs and routines from the start. She uses this information to get to know children very well and helps them to settle in quickly. Children have a close bond with the childminder and regularly invite her to join in with their play. They enjoy the praise that they receive as the childminder encourages them to take turns and share the toys. The childminder takes children on regular outings where they learn about different lifestyles and cultures from around the world. For example, children find out about Inuit traditions, totem poles and tepees. They are provided with healthy meals and plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise when they visit local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are inquisitive and curious. They are comfortable with new situations, such as visitors to the childminder's home. Children are proud of their achievements and confident to show others the pictures they have drawn. Children show persistence. For example, when their creations fall apart, they start again to rebuild them. They listen to and follow instructions well and are motivated and eager to learn. Children develop good social, independence and self-care skills. They are eager to help tidy away the toys after use, and older children manage their toileting needs independently. Children are active, enthusiastic and play with vigour and energy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231147 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10109678 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 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2012

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Poulton-le-Fylde. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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