Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 5 July 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 teaches young children the essential skills they need to support their future learning. She understands how children learn and what their interests are. This enables her to plan experiences and opportunities for them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has developed strong bonds with children and their families. As a result, children are confident, happy and motivated to learn.  Children are effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect them. She knows the correct procedures she needs to follow, should she have any concerns about a child in her care.  Children behave well and are proactive in helping the childminder to keep the environment tidy and safe.  The childminder demonstrates a positive and genuine attitude towards accessing training, developing her practice and professional development. This helps to support improvements in the setting and further enhances opportunities for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of challenging questions to further encourage children's language and critical-thinking skills.  The childminder does not always ensure that books are displayed to encourage younger children to access them independently, raising their awareness and interest in reading.

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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

 increase the use of challenging questions to further promote children's critical thinking and language skills  enhance the arrangement of books, so that younger children are encouraged to explore these easily during their independent play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's lounge, playroom and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other information, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is actively involved in children's play and uses good teaching methods. This means that children develop suitable skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school. The childminder completes observations and regular assessments of children's achievements. The activities provided are interesting and motivating and children enjoy taking part. Children solve problems when noticing that their actions have consequences, while exploring interactive toys and musical instruments. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and models language for children. However, challenging questions are not always used to enhance children's critical-thinking skills, and fully support their communication and language. The childminder engages in daily discussions with parents about their children's development, and sends them text messages and photographs. She shares children's learning journals with parents on a

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who attend. This is good

regular basis and they add comments. This supports continuity in children's learning.

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good

Children build positive relationships with the childminder and enjoy sitting on her lap and having cuddles. The childminder's home is safe, warm and organised to ensure children can access what they need. However, the display of books on offer does not fully support children to choose these independently during their play. Children have ample opportunities to be outdoors and be physically active. Consequently, they understand the importance of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals, and talks to them about what foods keep them healthy. Trips out into the local community encourage children to learn about the world around them. The childminder takes the children to local toddler groups to support their social skills and to help develop their confidence in larger groups. The childminder works with parents to ensure the settling-in arrangements support children's emotional and physical

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good

well-being effectively. Children develop a good awareness of their own needs and hygienic practices, such as visiting the toilet and washing hands.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and effectively meets children's care and learning needs. She has attended training in first aid and safeguarding, which supports her in promoting children's health and well-being. The childminder monitors her educational programme as she uses suitable guidance to assess children's achievements. Any areas of learning that children fall behind with are swiftly identified and action is taken to support them. The childminder assesses her own practice, identifying her strengths and areas for development. This also includes the views of parents and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307748 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 871832 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in a residential area of Penwortham in Preston. She operates for 48 weeks a year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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