Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 30 August 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2014

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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's home is warm and welcoming, with a good range of resources for the children to select independently. n The childminder has good relationships with the parents and they are complimentary about the service that she provides. n The childminder is calm and caring. The children are happy and enjoy the time they spend in her home. She is a good role model and children are well behaved and confident in her care. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their language and communication skills. She listens well to the children and offers new words to further extend their vocabulary. n Children enjoy many varied and interesting trips and visits in the local community. These visits provide stimulating play experiences that help children to learn about the wider world. n The childminder shows commitment to attending further training, to enhance her practice and keep her knowledge up to date.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always make best use of her assessments to focus precisely on what children need to do next, in order to help them to make the best possible progress. n The childminder does not consistently include the views of parents in her self- evaluation.

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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 make better use of the assessments of what children know and can do, to plan very precisely for their next steps in learning and increase the potential for them to make the best possible progress n strengthen the system for self-evaluation to take account of the views of parents, to drive forward improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and daily care routines and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the home and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and she knows what action to take should she have any concerns about the children in her care. She creates a safe play environment and implements risk assessments to identify any potential hazards. The childminder has effective policies and procedures in place to cover all of the welfare requirements and she shares these with parents. She shares information with other settings where children also attend to help to promote continuity in their care and learning. She meets regularly with other childminders to help keep her knowledge of any changes in childcare practice up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder listens carefully to children and responds appropriately to support and promote ongoing language development. Children speak confidently and the childminder asks appropriate questions to help them to extend their thinking during play. The childminder focuses on the interests of children. She plans activities that interest and excite children and she encourages them to explore their environment with energy and curiosity. Children are learning to develop their mathematical skills through play. The childminder supports them to build brick towers and think critically about numbers. She talks to parents about their children's day, and parents contribute to children's starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children and they share a good relationship. She sets clear and consistent boundaries and children respond well; their behaviour is very good. Children enjoy taking trips out to the local parks, which helps to support their physical development. They are encouraged to appreciate nature and enjoy feeding the birds. The childminder introduces the names of the different birds as they watch them eat. The childminder helps to support children's growing imagination when they pretend to be firefighters. She listens well to children. She provides a narrative to extend their thinking and joins in with their role play. The childminder has an effective settling-in procedure that ensures a smooth transition from home. She works in partnership with the parents, following their children's routines and care needs. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and emotional well-being. Children attend groups where they learn

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

to mix with other children to develop social skills. The childminder promotes children's independence very well. Children butter their toast, whisk the eggs ready to be scrambled and pick blackberries from the garden for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are working within their age-related expectations. They are confident communicators who express their thoughts and ideas and play imaginatively. They demonstrate a good attitude to learning. Overall, children are supported to develop the skills they will need in preparation for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339396 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10060096 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Nelson. She operates from 7am to 6pm, 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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