Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 9 December 2010

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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 good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Children make good progress because the childminder plays and engages them in purposeful conversations throughout the day.  The childminder establishes a close bond with children. This means that children settle easily and are happy and confident.  Children are kept safe from harm because the childminder understands how to manage risks and protect their health and safety. She has a robust and secure understanding of safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare.  The childminder's qualification and training have a positive impact on teaching. She uses effective strategies to promote children's communication and language skills well.  The childminder provides children with clear and consistent explanations of behaviour. Therefore, children understand what is expected of them and they behave well.

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reflect on and review the effectiveness of activities, so she can amend them to ensure that all children are fully engaged and interested.  The childminder does not routinely seek information about children's learning and progress at home from parents or offer suggestions for activities to support their learning at home.

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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

 reflect on the effectiveness of activities and adapt them to ensure that they provide interest and challenge for all children  seek more information from parents about their children's learning and progress and offer ideas for activities, so that they can support their learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by using written feedback documents.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children's learning is promoted well. They have plenty of space to play and explore, with a variety of suitable resources both inside and outside. This motivates children to investigate and discover. The childminder uses her knowledge of good teaching to provide activities to cover all areas of learning. As a result, children of all ages demonstrate an eagerness to try things. They are developing a good range of skills and attitudes that promote their future learning. The childminder challenges older children by asking questions, such as how they can transport the soil into the wheelbarrow. Younger children are supported to work out how to negotiate the steps. As a result, children develop good physical and problem-solving skills. However, on occasions, the childminder does not reflect on adult- led activities and adapt them to ensure that children stay engaged and interested. As a result, sometimes, children lose interest. The childminder establishes close and respectful

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who attend. This is good

relationships with parents. They praise the childminder for the information about children's care and routines. However, the childminder does not always seek information about children's learning at home. For example, she does not regularly encourage parents to contribute to their children's development files. She does not always offer parents ideas for activities, so they can support children's learning at home, to help establish a shared approach and promote their progress even further.

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good

Children are supported well in their play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. She provides daily opportunities for children to exercise vigorously in large spaces. For example, children enjoy playing in the garden and going on regular outings to local parks and beaches. The childminder gives children small tasks to carry out, such as tidying away their toys. This promotes children's self-esteem and independence skills and they feel a sense of belonging. The childminder supports children to develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. As a result, children's physical, social and emotional needs are well met. Children are confident, settled and happy in her care.

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provision is good

The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her to effectively evaluate practice and secure continuous improvement. As a result, children are supported well to make good progress. Effective systems for planning and assessment result in children having good-quality learning experiences throughout the day. The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She gains a good knowledge and understanding of children's interests and skills to enable her to provide continuity in their care, learning and well-being. Children make strong attachments and are emotionally prepared for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321549 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 856953 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Wesham, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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