Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/08/2014 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder provides a very good range of activities that stimulate and engage children in their play very well. Consequently, children are highly motivated to explore, learn and develop. Therefore, they make very good progress.  Children are extremely happy, confident and self-assured in this very homely and welcoming environment. They have strong relationships with the childminder, who is very caring and attentive to their needs. This enables children to explore their environment with confidence as their independence skills and emotional wellbeing are supported well.  Children are well protected because the childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, which he implements effectively in his daily practice.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents which benefits the children's welfare, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Occasionally opportunities to further extend older children's early writing skills in their self-chosen play are not fully exploited.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 main playroom and the outside learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector asked the childminder questions about his practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's observation, assessment and the tracking process to monitor children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability, viewed the safeguarding, risk assessments and complaints policies, and discussed self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2014 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. He lives with his wife, who is also a registered childminder and their children aged eight and five years in the Ighten Hill area of Burnley. The childminder uses the ground floor and the bathroom and a bedroom on the first floor for childminding. He accesses local areas with the children for outdoor play. The childminder has a kitten. There are currently seven children on roll, three of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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

 review the organisation of resources to offer greater opportunities and encouragement for children to explore early writing in their play.

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who attend

Teaching is good because the childminder supports children's learning effectively. He continually extends children's learning through positive interactions during activities. He sits with the children at their level and asks them open questions to develop their language skills. For example, he encourages the children to talk about what they would see at the sea side on holiday. The childminder knows the children in his care well, and uses individual observations to identify their starting points and interests. This information is used to plan for children's learning and development. As a result, activities provide suitable challenge and children make swift progress. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their child's development through a variety of means such as completing the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, discussions and sharing children's development records.

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who attend

The childminder skilfully engages in children's activities, listening to what they say and respecting what they want to do. He develops their understanding of mathematics very well. For example, children confidently count the shells and pebbles before sorting them and matching them into the baskets provided. They enjoy a matching jigsaw game and skilfully match the colours and shapes together to form pictures of sea creatures. The childminder provides a range of toys and activities for children to explore to capture their interests. Children enjoy various arts and craft activities, role play and small world play. This helps children to explore and make sense of the world around them and develop their imagination. However, the childminder does not always offer early writing materials for children to reach independently within the learning environment. This oversight restricts opportunities to practise drawing and writing in their freely chosen play.

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who attend

The childminder places good focus on promoting children's physical skills. Children choose to play outside for much of the day. They confidently use the slide, trampoline and run around with their friends. This supports children's confidence in using larger climbing equipment where they can develop their balance and coordination. The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to spend time outdoors in the fresh air. They regularly visit local parks daily and practise ball skills at the nearby field.

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

Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and approach him readily for help or attention. They move around the childminder's home with confidence, demonstrating that they feel safe and comfortable. They regularly approach him for cuddles and to show him what they are doing. The childminder praises children to help boost their confidence, which they respond well to. Consequently, they are emotionally secure. They have access to a warm and welcoming learning environment with a wide range of toys and equipment which are easily accessible. The childminder supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example during outings, they wear visibility jackets to ensure they can be seen.

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

Children behave well and develop effective social skills. This is because the childminder is a good role model, having a calm and patient approach to encourage children to follow instructions. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's health. The learning environment is clean and hygiene is maintained well throughout the day. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of good self-care such as understanding the routines of washing their hands before sitting down to eat. Older children also develop good independence in their toileting. Children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals that reflect their individual dietary requirements. Meal times are very sociable occasions during which the older children model and support younger children how to pour their own drinks and cut their own fruit.

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

Children are also prepared very well for their move on to school or nursery. For example the childminder escorts the children on visits to the school and talks with them about the classrooms and teachers. They are also encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings through role play activities. In addition, they have good opportunities to socialise with other children through visits to toddler groups within the local community. All of this builds on developing skills for the future, as they are able to face different challenges with confidence.

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provision

The childminder meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage well. Documentation is organised well and the childminder records all the required information. He implements effective risk assessments, policies and procedures so that he keeps children safe. He follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures in relation to recording and reporting any concerns and regularly updates his safeguarding training. All adults in the home are checked to ensure their suitability.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. He receives support from the local authority development officers and acts on any advice given as part of his quality improvement plan. The childminder regularly attends training courses and workshops to update his knowledge and skills within the early years. These courses have led to an increased knowledge and understanding of how to support children's ongoing learning and development. The childminder monitors the educational programmes he provides to evaluate the learning outcomes achieved. The system allows the childminder to plan specific targets to ensure that children make the best possible progress.

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provision

The childminder has close and good working relationships with parents. He ensures that parents are always informed about their child's well-being through daily discussions. The childminder uses a daily diary system for the children, so that there is an ongoing exchange of information with regards to their individual needs. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder is aware of how to work alongside other agencies, when relevant, to promote the well-being, care and learning of the children. This ensures continuity of care and learning to ensure that children reach their full potential.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY468284 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 961019 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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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