Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 30 November 2009

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children, so they have a strong sense of security and belonging. Therefore, children are confident and self-motivated, and when the time comes, they are ready for the next stage in their learning, including school.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well- planned learning experiences, which cover all seven areas of learning. As a result, children are motivated, keen to learn and make good progress.  The childminder monitors her provision effectively. Tracking of children's learning is focused and precise. Therefore, any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified, so that all children make very good progress from their starting points.  Safeguarding procedures are good and the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This ensures that children's welfare is protected and they are kept

p.1

This provision is good

safe.  Partnerships with parents are good. They contribute to the assessments and are kept informed regarding children's progress. This shared approach effectively supports children's learning, development and well-being, both in their own home and in the childminder's care.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are sometimes missed opportunities to extend young children's learning even further. For example, by repeating words back to them to support their early language development, and by enhancing their critical thinking skills through giving them time to answer.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's early language development even further by introducing more strategies to extend their vocabulary  support children's critical thinking skills, for example, by allowing them time to answer questions.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and uses this knowledge to provide a good range of learning opportunities based on children's interests, both indoors and on local trips. For example, children enjoy learning about where food comes from as they visit a local allotment and talk about bees. Young children's early writing skills are effectively supported as they are encouraged to use a variety of tools to make marks with water while indoors. The childminder praises and encourages the children. Therefore, they are highly motivated and demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning, such as a willingness to have a go. Although, the teaching is good, the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to fully support children's early language development and critical thinking skills. For example, she does not always use strategies, such as repeating words back to children with correct pronunciation and allowing them time to answer questions.

p.3

who attend. This is good

Planning and assessments are precise, sharply focused on each child's needs and effectively shared with parents. Children who speak English as an additional language are particularly well supported in partnership with parents, as the childminder uses key words in their home language during their settling-in period. She establishes very effective partnerships with parents to support their home learning. For example, she writes to parents with advice of how to extend learning at home, during periods of absence, such as school holidays. Therefore, all groups of children make good progress.

p.3

good

Children enjoy close supportive relationships with the childminder. She praises children and builds their self-esteem. As a result, children are confident and self-motivated because their emotional well-being is well supported through effective care practices. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and nutritious meals, such as soft fruit and home-cooked cottage pie with vegetables for lunch. She extends children's understanding as she explains which foods are healthy and the importance of drinking water. Children are well supported to learn how to keep themselves safe on trips. For example, the childminder reminds children how to use the zip-wire platform safely at the park.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and how to protect and safeguard children. She engages in a programme of continual professional development. This training impacts positively on her continuous evaluation of her practice to further improve the outcomes for children. For example, she has reviewed the way children's progress is tracked, in order to clearly identify and close gaps. Therefore, all children are making good progress from their starting points.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 308504 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867809 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2009

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Kirkham. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5