Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 7 June 2012

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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 the childminder provides rich, varied and imaginative experiences based on children's interests. Consequently, children are highly motivated and eager to learn.  The childminder establishes warm and secure relationships with children, and effective care practices. Therefore, children have a strong sense of belonging, are emotionally secure and self-confident.  Partnerships with parents are very good. Parents contribute to children's assessments and are kept very well informed regarding children's progress. This shared approach effectively supports children's learning and development in the setting and at home.  Safeguarding procedures are good and the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This helps to ensure that children are kept safe.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self- care skills. Therefore, when the time comes, they are well prepared for the next stage

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This provision is good

in their learning, including school.  The childminder provides a bright, welcoming and homely environment. She provides an extensive range of good quality toys and resources, appropriate for the age and stage of development of children in her care. Therefore, children are relaxed and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not precisely monitor the impact of her teaching on children's learning.

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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

 introduce more rigour into the monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning in order to drive the quality of teaching to outstanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and those spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The experienced childminder provides a good range of learning opportunities indoors and outside. She provides a good balance of activities led by children and activities led or guided by adults. These activities cover all seven areas of learning, are based on children's interests and are appropriate for their age and stage of development. As a result, all groups of children make good progress from their starting points. For example, the childminder supports children to paint using fruit stencils and vegetables. She seeks to extend children's learning, appropriate to their age, using a variety of strategies, including challenging questions. Younger children identify the colours and count the shapes, while older children are encouraged to count them in French. Planning and assessment is precise, focused on each child's needs and effectively shared with parents. Therefore, there is a shared approach to children's learning and development.

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good

Children enjoy very close, supportive relationships with the childminder, who praises them and builds their self-esteem. As a result, children are confident and self-motivated. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks, such as a selection of fruit. They bring meals from home for their lunch, with water to drink to keep them hydrated. Therefore, their good health is supported. The childminder extends children's understanding, as she explains which foods are healthy. She knows the children well and encourages them to discuss their food preferences and identify healthy choices. She reminds children of good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating their lunch. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills. Children self-select from the variety of toys available, and older children help to serve food at snack time and use the toilet independently. Therefore, they are self-assured, confident and

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provision is good

The well-organised childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and how to protect and safeguard children. She attends regular training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe and healthy. The childminder engages in a process of self-evaluation and is committed to further improving her already very good practice. However, her self- evaluation does not yet precisely monitor the impact of her teaching on children's learning. The recently introduced system for the tracking of children's learning is focused and precise. Therefore, any gaps in children's learning can be quickly identified, so that early intervention can be sought, if necessary. Feedback from parents is positive. They enjoy relaxed, supportive relationships with the childminder. They describe how the childminder effectively shares information so that parents are kept very well informed

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provision is good

regarding their children's care and development. Parents describe the close bond between their children and the childminder and the very good progress they make in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307642 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867755 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and works with her co-childminder in New Longton, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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