Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 10 February 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 childminder is well qualified. She has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. This means that children are supported well through a good range of experiences, which are suitable to their individual needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. Daily checks of the premises and a clear understanding of the procedures to follow, should she have concerns about a child's welfare, ensure children are protected while in her care.  Children are helped to understand simple rules and boundaries. This means that they behave very well, understand the daily routine and learn to share their toys.  Children's emotional well-being is given priority and the childminder has secure settling- in procedures. This means that children settle quickly and form strong attachments with the childminder.  Strong partnerships with parents are in place. They contribute to the childminder's on-

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This provision is good

entry assessments, sharing information about their child's learning and development at home. This ensures children's good progress is promoted from the start and their individual learning needs are well met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to support young children's growing awareness that print carries meaning and information can be relayed in print form are not fully promoted.  Opportunities for young children to explore and investigate using all of their senses are not fully maximised. This is because they do not have easy access to a wide variety of everyday objects and natural items.

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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

 support children's growing awareness that print carries meaning and information can be relayed in print form, for example, by displaying words and pictures on the storage boxes that contain resources  extend opportunities for young children to develop their senses, for example, by using natural objects and everyday items, so that they can investigate and explore a wider range of sensory items and tactile materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas children use and observed activities and routines in the playroom.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides lots of fun activities, which cover all areas of learning. Children have access to a wide range of toys and equipment. These include resources, which positively reflect difference and diversity. However, the resource boxes are not labelled with pictures and words, to help children to develop further skills in recognising letters and sounds to enhance their early reading further. Young children's attempts at communication are well acknowledged. The childminder repeats simple words and phrases, so they become familiar. Consequently, children learn new words, begin to count and name colours as they create animal shapes out of dough. Observations and accurate assessments are carried out and the next steps in children's learning are planned for. This results in children developing vital skills that will support them in their next stage of learning.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have wonderful relationships with her, which are natural and instinctive. For example, they take books for her to read and sit on her knee happily and confidently. The childminder is a good role model for children, treating them with respect and modelling good manners. She takes children to toddler groups, so she can support them to play alongside each other and develop their confidence in larger groups. This helps them to get ready for their move on to nursery and school. The playroom is arranged, so children can independently access a good selection of toys and activities. However, opportunities for young children to explore and investigate using all of their senses are not used to best advantage. This is because they do not always have access to a wide variety of everyday objects and natural items. Children have ample opportunities to be outdoors and physically active. Consequently, they understand

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good

the importance of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and understands her responsibility to keep children safe. All required documentation is maintained well and is successfully used to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. The childminder has carried out an evaluation of her provision, identifying areas for development. She undertakes regular training courses to update her knowledge. In addition, the childminder regularly meets with a local cluster group of other childminders, regularly sharing ideas and good practice. As a result, children benefit from continually improving practice. Effective monitoring of the educational programmes ensures children make consistent good progress. Strong partnerships with other settings help to maintain consistency of care and learning at home, the childminder's home and at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308217 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 871844 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 10 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Aughton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare and provides funded early education for 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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