Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 gives children lots of opportunities to make choices. As a result, children become confident in exploring and independent in their self-chosen play.  The childminder skilfully extends children's learning by letting them lead their own play. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills by asking thought provoking questions that encourage children to think and learn new vocabulary.  The childminder fully understands her role concerning safeguarding children. This helps to ensure children are safe and well protected.  Children respond very positively to the childminder's friendly, caring approach and gentle humour. This helps children feel safe in her care and effectively promotes their well-being.  Parents express their satisfaction about the high level of care and learning opportunities provided to their children by the childminder.  The childminder effectively evaluates the provision, which enables her to identify what

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This provision is good

she can do to bring about continuous improvement.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour by setting clear and consistent boundaries. Therefore, children soon begin to learn the difference between right and wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed the outdoor play area to enable children to benefit from the whole range of learning opportunities experienced indoors.  Although the childminder ensures she attends training to ensure the health and welfare of children are supported, she has not recently accessed training and development opportunities to help her develop her skills in teaching and learning even further.

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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

 enhance the outdoor learning area, for example, by providing more challenging and varied activities and experiences to enable children to develop an even wider range of skills  make the most of available continuous professional development opportunities, for example, online or through local networks, so that teaching skills are improved to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between children and the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including relevant policies and procedures, children's learning files, home-link communication diaries and registration forms.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with parents and carers, taking their views into account.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. She is well qualified, which has a positive impact on her practice. The childminder demonstrates that she has a deep knowledge and understanding of how children learn. The childminder provides age appropriate resources that match children's individual needs and interests. Consequently, children stay focused and remain engaged in their play for long periods, developing their concentration skills. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the play dough activity. The childminder models skills, such as rolling. Children imitate the action, smiling as they learn this new skill. The childminder gives children ample time to practise and learn through their play. For example, children develop their smaller physical skills using their fingers and thumbs. They enjoy pulling small pieces of dough from the ball and placing them on top of each other. The childminder successfully promotes communication and language

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who attend. This is good

skills. She plays alongside, introducing words, such as 'squash' and 'squeeze', 'pull', 'push' and 'pat'.

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good

The indoor environment is well resourced. The childminder ensures children receive a broad range of opportunities that support children's learning. As a result, children make good progress and gain the necessary skills in preparation for any future learning. However, the childminder has not yet developed the outdoor environment. Consequently, children do not have independent access to natural sensory activities, such as sand, water, and gardening opportunities. The childminder ensures that children do get lots of opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise. She takes them to the park, beach and into the local community. The childminder promotes healthy eating at all times. She shares her healthy eating policy with parents, helping to ensure children always receive a healthy packed lunch. The childminder is highly effective in supporting children to settle in. She works extremely closely with parents and carers. Together they plan to match the

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good

needs of the children so that they develop in confidence and gain a sense of belonging. As a result, children's physical and emotional well-being is effectively supported.

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provision is good

The childminder successfully observes children and assesses their progress. She monitors children's progress throughout and shares children's learning files with parents and carers, helping to keep them well informed. The childminder effectively safeguards children. She has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures that she adheres to and competently risk assesses the environment. The childminder is committed to undertaking further training to upgrade her skills further. However, she has attended fewer training opportunities to help her improve the quality of her teaching skills to an outstanding level. The childminder has good links with other childminder's in the community. She is aware of other agencies to support her in meeting children's needs, should the situation arise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469077 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 972183 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Morecambe, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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