Childminder 308947

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 29 June 2016

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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 has a strong understanding of how children learn. This enables her to provide a stimulating and welcoming environment in which children can make choices about what they want to do. n Children are very happy with this kind, caring childminder and demonstrate secure emotional attachments to her. They are confident and enthusiastic. Care practices effectively promote children's emotional and physical well-being. n The childminder a has long-standing and well-established link with the local school and other playgroups that children attend. These strong partnerships help complement children's learning and develop children's social skills in readiness for school. The childminder effectively supports continuity of children's progress and well-being. n The childminder makes good use of partnerships with parents to promote their children's well-being and to help them to contribute to their children's learning.

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This provision is good

n Children are very well behaved. They listen to instructions, play well together and learn to respect and tolerate each other as they delight in socialising together. Children are making good progress.

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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 sharpen the way in which reflection is used to target a programme of professional development and identify areas for further enhancements to improve practice so that it reaches an outstanding level n enhance even further the system for monitoring the implementation of the next steps in children's learning and evaluating more sharply the planning for their success across all seven areas of learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training in safeguarding. She has a secure understanding of how to identify any concerns she may have about children's welfare and is very clear of the action she must take to record and report concerns to protect children from harm. She follows children's achievements and development carefully, sharing this information with their parents to enable them to promote children's progress further. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and offers activities for them that help them to make good progress. All required qualifications, records and documents are in place to underpin the good practice that supports children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's progress is tracked so that any emerging weaknesses in learning can be identified and addressed. The childminder makes effective use of children talking about their interests to develop their speaking skills. She asks questions that encourage children to answer in full sentences and use their thinking skills. She introduces numbers, letters, colours and shapes as children play, to which they respond positively. Examples of this good practice are children counting to 10, naming colours, naming letters in their name and eagerly providing answers to the good questions asked. The development of children's physical skills is supported as they enjoy using pens to make marks that represent their name. Children enjoy pretending to visit the local shop. The childminder makes use of their interest to revise their learning about safety on the roads. Children talk about the coins they would use to buy things and what they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

represent. Parents contribute to their child's assessment and strong links with home help to support children's development further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder focuses strongly on helping children to try for themselves when dealing with their personal and self-care needs. Information provided by parents contributes to the consistency of care routines and to children's feelings of being safe. Many good opportunities are provided to help children to manage their physical skills and to explore appropriate risks. An example of this is children climbing stairs to go to the bathroom. Children learn about healthy practices as they engage in discussions about the need to wash hands. Activities such as these help support children's understanding of positive lifestyles. The childminder sets clear boundaries to help children to learn to use good manners and manage their behaviour. She praises children for their efforts and successes, developing their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress across all areas of their learning and development. They are being prepared well for their next stage of learning and move to school. Children are able to express their feelings and manage their personal needs, considering their age and stage of development. They are motivated and take a very active part in their own learning as they develop those key skills for their future learning. Children are happy, settled and confident individuals who are learning to respect each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308947 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064213 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 9 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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