Childminder in Blackpool

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 13 July 2012

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always provide effective teaching, focused on the right areas of learning, to help young children make good progress.  The childminder does not always find out about children's learning needs quickly or effectively enough, to support them well when they start with her.  Children do not always experience good continuity in their learning because partnership working with parents is not always effective.  The childminder does not always identify and act on the weaknesses in her provision. She does not ask parents to share their views or suggestions.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides children with a variety of resources and activities. She creates some interesting opportunities for children and continually works to develop her environment for them.  Children enjoy outings to a wide range of groups and local attractions. The childminder uses outings to provide good support for many aspects of children's learning, including their physical and social development.  Children have good relationships with the childminder and show that they feel settled and secure in her home.  The childminder knows how to protect children from harm. She is aware of risks and works to keep children safe.  The childminder undertakes training to improve her understanding and skills. She works closely with a group of other childminders to share good practice and ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen teaching for children's individual needs; consistently provide enjoyable activities with appropriate challenge and ensure targeted teaching is provided quickly where children need support to catch up with their peers  ensure that the prime areas of learning are the main focus for supporting young children's development  improve information sharing to make partnerships with parents more effective, so that learning needs are clearly identified from the start and children enjoy continuity in the support for their 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

 strengthen evaluation of the provision to better identify, prioritise and address improvements, for example, by considering the impact of practice on children's progress and seeking the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and yard.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Young children are generally developing the skills to support them with the next stage of their learning. This is because the childminder provides a wide variety of experiences through her resources, activities and outings. Although, the childminder is well qualified, the quality of teaching is not consistently good. The childminder's teaching for young children does not focus enough on the important key areas for their development. She assesses children's abilities and tracks their progress, but she does not always use that information well. Children generally enjoy their time with the childminder, for example, as she sings rhymes and they dance together. However, some activities are not enjoyable or effective. As a result of these weaknesses, children do not always make good progress and gaps in their learning do not close quickly. The childminder shares information with parents, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She

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who attend. This requires improvement

works with parents to find out what children enjoy and can do. However, this is not always done quickly or thoroughly enough when children start with her. Occasionally, there are also misunderstandings about the information being shared. As a result, partnerships do not always promote good support and continuity for children's learning.

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good

Children play happily together, laughing as they copy each other. They confidently choose what to play with from the variety of toys and resources, which are stored, so they can easily access them. The childminder boosts their self-esteem with caring interactions and lots of personal attention. For example, babies giggle as the childminder smiles and talks to them during their nappy change. Children develop healthy habits as they enjoy exercise at activity groups and soft-play centres. The childminder helps children learn to keep themselves safe, with appropriate reminders and simple rules. The young children are keen to investigate and explore. They are developing behaviours to help them move on to the next stage of their learning.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands and meets her responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For example, she knows the action to take if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder uses clear procedures to support her practice and inform parents about the service she provides. She thinks of ways to improve her setting and makes regular changes to the indoor and outdoor play areas. Although, the childminder monitors children's progress, she does not evaluate the impact of her practice. She does not consider how to improve the quality of teaching to boost children's achievement. Parents say they are very happy with the provision, but the childminder does not know their views on the different aspects of her service. As a result, the childminder does not identify and address all opportunities for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431829 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 892836 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Blackpool. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-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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