Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2015 20 March 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 secure understanding of how young children learn. She has attended training, to develop her teaching skills even further. As a result, children receive a very good education programme and make good progress.  The childminder observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their learning. She shares this information with parents. As a result, they are well informed about their children's progress and how they can extend learning at home.  Children are supported by the childminder to develop their communication and language skills. She interacts with them, provides running commentary as they play and ask them a variety of questions, to extend their critical thinking.  Children benefit from having caring and respectful relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their individual needs. Consequently, children display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem and behave very well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to continual development and self-evaluation of her setting. She actively seeks the views of parents, children and outside agencies, and makes the necessary improvements.  Children are safe and protected from harm, because the childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, assesses risks and has a first-aid certificate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a range of natural objects and sensory items for babies to explore.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to extend their self-help and independence skills at meal and snack times.

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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

 provide even more resources that can be used in a variety of ways, such as natural objects and sensory items, so that babies can explore using all of their senses  extend children's and independence and self-help skills at snack and mealtimes, for example, by including them in daily tasks, such as setting the table, and encouraging children to pour their own drinks and drink from cups without a lid.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures, self-evaluation and the children's development records.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other adult household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her knowledge to help her provide activities that are of interest to children and help them make good progress. She successfully encourages children to freely access the range of well-organised resources, following their interests to support their learning. Consequently, children are being well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Older children develop their imagination and creative skills, as they use a variety of resources during activities, to make their own creations. They use their developing literacy skills well, for example, they write their names on pieces of their work. Additionally, they enjoy weekly visits to the local library, where they choose books and enjoy interactive stories. Babies are physically active and are encouraged to explore the environment and play with the older children. This develops their confidence and self- esteem. However, the childminder does not always provide babies with a wide variety of

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who attend. This is good

resources, such as natural objects and sensory items, so babies can explore using all of their senses.

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good

The childminder gets to know each child well, enabling her to be proactive in supporting their individual needs. Settling-in sessions are used effectively, to ensure there is a smooth move from home to her setting. The childminder works with parents during this time, to ensure children have familiar opportunities and experiences. As a result, children are very content. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Additionally, she ensures they have access to plenty of fresh air and exercise. However, the childminder does not include children in tasks, such as, setting the table, pouring their own drinks and encouraging older children to use cups without lids. This does not maximise opportunities for children to extend their self-help and independence skills even further. Children manage their physical needs well. They access the toilet and wash and dry their hands with support

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good

from the childminder. Children enjoy visits to toddler groups and outings in the local community. This supports them to build relationships with others and develop their confidence away from the setting.

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provision is good

The childminder has in place robust policies and procedures, which are implemented effectively and underpin her practice well. She is committed and makes continual improvements to her setting, for example, she has addressed recommendations raised at her previous inspection. She has worked with her local authority adviser to implement meaningful changes. She has made improvements to her yard, so children are safe and can freely access the outdoors. Monitoring of educational programmes is good. The childminder tracks children's individual progress and plans activities to support the next steps in their development. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are positive and contribute to children's ongoing progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101100 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 855654 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Oswaldtwistle. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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