Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 29 March 2011

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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. Children enjoy a range of interesting activities, which meet their individual needs, interests and support their ongoing achievements and progress.  The childminder talks to children throughout the day and engages them in purposeful conversation. Consequently, children develop confidence in their communication and language skills.  The warm and friendly childminder supports children's self-esteem and behaviour skills well. Children are confident, settled and happy in her care and they develop a growing understanding of behavioural expectations.  The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, which supports children's learning at home.  Established partnership working with other settings that children attend results in information being effectively shared and children's needs being consistently well met.  The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures to ensure

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This provision is good

children's welfare is a priority. Children are kept safe from harm because the childminder understands how to manage risks and protect children's health and safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities to promote children's understanding of the reasons for eating healthily and making healthy choices.  The childminder has not yet developed a sharply focused programme of ongoing professional development to raise the quality of teaching to its very highest level.

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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 children's understanding of the reason for eating nutritious food and how to make healthy food choices, so that they gain a greater awareness of how to keep themselves healthy  develop a more targeted programme of professional development to extend the already good teaching and learning, so that children make the very best progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and out.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other relevant documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in the form of written questionnaires and reference letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an education programme that is well planned to cover all areas of learning and offer challenging and motivating learning experiences for all children. For example, younger children explore the range of interesting textures in the jungle activity, such as, matting, wool and bark. Older children carefully pour water into the swamp they make for the jungle animals to bathe in, showing good dexterity and coordination. The childminder introduces new words and provides a running commentary, asking children questions as they play. She teaches different mathematical concepts during routines and activities. Therefore, children develop good language, communication and critical-thinking skills. They demonstrate an eagerness to try things, and are eager and motivated to learn. As a result, children consistently make good progress in relation to their starting points and are prepared well for their journey on to school.

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good

Children's physical and emotional needs are well met. Relationships with the childminder are very good and this fosters a sense of belonging. Children are confident, motivated and are supported well in their play, in a safe and secure environment. They are happy, make new friends easily and have a strong sense of belonging. The close relationships with parents means that children's care needs and routines are well met. Children develop strong physical skills as they have plenty of opportunities to exercise vigorously in large spaces, such as outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder encourages children to use tools safely, follow good hygiene routines and help prepare their healthy snacks. Therefore, children develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe, and show good independence and self-care skills. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities to support children's growing understanding of the importance of having a

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good

healthy diet, so that they learn to make healthy choices.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses thorough self-evaluation, taking account of the views of all parents and children. This is used to inform development plans, which are used effectively to drive improvement, such as developing the outdoor area to provide a wider range of experiences for children. Following training attended, the childminder has introduced different methods to accurately observe and assess children's progress, and ensure that any need for early intervention can be identified promptly. However, the childminder has not yet developed a highly focused plan for ongoing professional development, to further enhance her already good knowledge and skills, and raise teaching to the highest level. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity in children's care, learning and well-

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283461 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 861149 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 29 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Broughton, Preston. She operates from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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