Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/01/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children laugh, smile and enjoy their time with their childminder, because they have fun, feel safe and are well-cared for.  Children make good progress because the childminder uses her knowledge to plan activities which interest the children and develop their skills.  Children's needs are met well because the childminder and parents work well together, sharing information on children's care, interests and development.  The childminder accesses training and support from others to improve her practice, and this impacts positively on children's level of progress.  Young children develop their speech and understanding, because the childminder knows how to support their emerging communication skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to enhance children's exploration skills by enriching the resources available to include household objects and natural materials which can be used in different ways.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the rooms used for childminding, and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed documents, including evidence of qualifications, the child protection policy, and the attendance record.  The inspector looked at documents used to support children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents from information included in the setting's own parent survey.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and their two children, who are six and four, in a house in the Great Knowley area of Chorley, Lancashire. Four rooms on the ground floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has two pet rabbits.

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Information about the setting

The childminder attends a creche every morning and visits the local shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local school. There are currently three children on roll, two of whom are in the early years age group. They attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance the resources available to the children to further enrich their exploration and independent learning; for example, by introducing household and natural items, and collections that can be played with in different ways.

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who attend

Children make good progress because the childminder meets their needs well. She talks to children throughout the day; as they play, go for walks and eat lunch. She joins in a baby's game of peek-a-boo when changing nappies, and the baby giggles with delight. Babies and young children's communication skills develop as they respond to the childminder's effective conversation. The childminder praises, encourages and reassures children and they demonstrate, in their behaviour, that they are confident in the setting. Babies are encouraged to learn to stand through the effective use of interactive toys and playthings placed on low tables. As a result, they develop balance and early walking skills as they reach out to touch and grasp the things that interest them. Children enjoy snuggling in with the childminder for stories, and exploring musical instruments together. The childminder encourages children to feed themselves, so they begin to develop

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who attend

independence in their self-care. Children are inquisitive, interested in their surroundings and make choices as they play. There is scope, however, to enrich the range of resources available to the children to include interesting items, such as household and natural objects, to further support and enhance their exploration, investigation and thinking skills The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and makes plans around their interests and abilities. For example, children follow their interest in animals when they visit the farm animals in the fields. They learn the name of animals and the sounds they make, and this helps them to develop their speech and pronunciation. The childminder focuses well on the key skills which are the important building blocks for all young children's future learning, while also making sure they develop well in other areas. For example, they learn about the world around them while they develop their physical skills by jumping in muddy

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who attend

puddles, gardening and exploring the woods.

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who attend

The childminder encourages parents to share information, in order to support children's learning. For example, parents share details of children's current interests and family photographs are used to support children's emerging communication skills as they recognise and talk about their families. The childminder discusses children's progress with parents and provides newsletters, which include, information on supporting children's development through play. She works closely with parents to support bilingual children by offering opportunities to use their home language as a way of aiding their developing use of English.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children laugh, smile and giggle. They clearly enjoy being with the childminder and enjoy playing with the toys. They show that they feel safe and happy at the setting, and confidently involve adults in their play. They show their close attachment to their childminder when they snuggle in to her after their nap, and laugh as they play with her.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder helps keep children healthy with menus based on home cooked food made from natural ingredients. They enjoy going for walks and playing with a football, and so they learn to enjoy exercise. The childminder works well with parents to match care practices with children's routines at home. Children settle to sleep quickly at nap time, and the childminder regularly checks them while they sleep.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder works well with parents to ensure she knows the children well before they start at her setting. This supports children during the move in to the childminder's care. She creates a welcoming atmosphere in her home and she develops close relationships with the children, as a result, children settle happily each day.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she promotes children's learning well and protects them from harm. She has recently completed a level 3 childcare qualification. This has had a positive impact on children, as she has developed her skills in using observations to support children's learning. She has a good understanding of safeguarding and what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She is well-organised and maintains records to keep children safe and supported. For example, she regularly reviews her risk assessments to minimise hazards and checks her home is safe and suitable for children each day.

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provision

The childminder accesses support from the local authority to help her to evaluate her practice and works with a childminder mentor to develop and share good practice. She involves parents in the evaluation of her service and acts on their suggestions. For example, she now shares the weekly menus with parents in advance so that they know what food their children are being offered and can be confident that this is balanced and nutritious. The childminder is reflective and identifies when to change or adapt her practice, for example, recognising when new equipment is required to meet the needs of the different children attending. She demonstrates a commitment to developing her practice and her provision.

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provision

The childminder works effectively with parents to support children. Parents make positive comments about how pleased they are with her service and the variety of activities the children enjoy. The childminder also understands the importance of partnership working with others to support children's needs. For example, she shares information with the other early years settings some children attend in order to support continuity in their care and development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463980 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 931063 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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