Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 2 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of observation and assessment. She has accessed training and uses information gained from this, to provide effective educational programmes that cover all areas of learning.  The childminder gets to know each child well, enabling her to be proactive in supporting their individual needs. Consequently, children are well settled, happy and explore the learning environment with ease.  Resources are varied, labelled and stored effectively, to support children's choice and independence.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are successfully involved in their children's learning and they are kept fully informed of their ongoing achievements.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. She seeks the views of parents and children, involving them in her self-evaluation, and uses this information to identify and make improvements.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is kind and caring. She has very good relationships with children. As a result, children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children sufficient, uninterrupted time in their play, to follow their own thinking and ideas.  Opportunities for children to extend their self-help skills at snack time are not maximised.

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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

 allow children sufficient, uninterrupted time during their play, to follow their own thinking and ideas  provide opportunities for children to extend their self-help skills at snack time, for example, by allowing them to set the table, butter the toast and pour their own drinks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the childminder's home.  The inspector observed the childminder while she interacted with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adult household members.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's portfolio and parental comments provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder fully understands the need to promote children's learning and development through play and planned activities. Children are active explorers and engage in a wide variety of activities that have depth and breadth across the curriculum. Older children develop their small-muscle skills as they make mini beasts in the malleable dough. Babies confidently explore the sensory baskets and enjoying banging and making sounds with the musical instruments. However, at times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time during their play to test their ideas and follow their own thinking. Parents are able to view their children's learning journal record at any time. Discussions, daily diaries, texts and emails are used effectively to provide a joined-up approach, ensuring children make good progress and are prepared for the moves to other settings, such as pre-school or school.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents, to sensitively settle children into her care. Children enjoy secure and trusting relationships with her, which supports their emotional well-being. The childminder is a good role model for children. She uses clear and consistent strategies to manage behaviour and always offers children age-appropriate explanations. Consequently, children behave very well. The good health of children is successfully supported by the childminder. She gives clear messages about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a wide variety of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. However, opportunities for children to extend their self-help skills at snack time are not maximised. Children have many opportunities to be physically active. They access the outdoors every day and regularly enjoy visits in the local community.

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provision is good

The childminder maintains effective records for each child. She has completed safeguarding training and is aware of the signs and symptoms that would alert her to any child protection issues. The childminder's good documentation is well organised and easily accessible in a childminding portfolio, which underpins her practice well. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Since her last inspection, the childminder has shown a dedicated approach towards improving her practice. She has attended many training courses, to update her knowledge and skills. Consequently, she understands and implements legal requirements very well. The childminder monitors the curriculum and tracks children's development in all areas of learning, to ensure they make consistently good progress. Parents are included in the self-evaluation of the setting. They make regular contributions and, consequently, the childminder makes meaningful changes to the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334157 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 862602 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Fulwood, Preston. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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