Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 5 October 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 quality of teaching is good. As a result, children of all ages demonstrate an eagerness to try things and are developing a good range of skills and attitudes that promote their future learning.  The childminder uses her understanding of the different ways that children learn to plan interesting and challenging activities that support children's physical and emotional well-being. As a result, children have fun and enjoy their time at the childminder's setting.  The childminder establishes strong relationships with parents, and provides a range of resources for parents, such as story sacks with children's favourite stories and props, which supports children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder develops close relationships with children and, consequently, children are confident, self-assured and settle in quickly.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to ensure the safety of all children who attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively plan adult-led activities so that resources are easily accessible to all children.  The childminder does not always promote children's understanding of the importance of eating healthily.

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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

 review and reflect upon the organisation of adult-led activities to enable all children to access resources independently, so they become more fully engaged in their learning  provide children with even more opportunities to learn about the importance of eating healthily and the different ways they can do this, for example, by using more healthy and nutritious ingredients for baking activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at relevant times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant information, including the childminder's self-evaluation form and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as seen in written feedback and reference letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an effective education programme that is well planned to cover all areas of learning. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to offer challenging and motivating experiences for all children. For example, younger children delight in throwing and kicking the balls and older children retell stories with confidence, as they look at the pictures and point to the words. The childminder puts strong emphasis on supporting children's language and communication skills. She provides a running commentary and talks to children about what is taking place during activities they are engaged in. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and provides interesting resources, such as story sacks and puppets, for them to support children's learning at home. Parents praise the childminder for helping bring the stories to life and for the information she shares with them regarding children's progress. Consequently,

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who attend. This is good

children consistently make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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good

Children's social and emotional needs are well met. Relationships with the childminder are very good and this fosters a sense of belonging. Children learn to understand what is expected from them, as the childminder is a good role model and encourages sharing and turn taking. As a result, children play well together and are confident, self-motivated and settle in well. The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy through effective routines and purposeful guidance. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise in the outdoor play areas and on outings, such as, the local parks, beaches and play areas. They are provided with nutritious snacks and meals. However, the childminder does not always provide healthy and nutritious ingredients to use during activities, such as baking, so that children learn fully about the importance of eating healthily and the different ways they can do this.

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provision is good

The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and undertakes regular training to underpin her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Following training that she has attended, the childminder understands how to identify and support children's different learning styles, such as schemas. She uses effective strategies to produce ongoing improvement. However, the childminder does not always reflect on the effectiveness of some activities. For example, during some adult-led activities, she does not always notice that younger children struggle to see and reach the resources that are on the table. Therefore, children's independence skills and learning opportunities are not maximised. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend, to promote continuity in children's care. As a result, children make good progress and are prepared well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308198 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867788 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 5 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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