Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 28 July 2011

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The children are provided with a wide range of good quality activities, both indoors and out. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development.  Strong relationships with parents ensure they contribute to their children's assessment and the tracking of their progress. Therefore, a highly consistent approach to children's care and education is maintained.  Children are very happy and settled with this kind and caring childminder. A focus on managing children's behaviour and developing their independence means children's emotional welfare is met well.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She is confident about the action to take to safeguard and protect children, and keep them safe. Risks are managed, and the home is safe and secure.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children time to think and talk about how they want to do things before she provides them with a solution or answer to their problem.  There are fewer resources made available to support children's developing understanding and enjoyment of information and communication technology.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 allow children sufficient time to think about what they want to do and say, so they are able to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills further  provide better opportunities for children to use and explore appropriate information and communication technology or programmable toys to support their learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, lounge and outdoor area.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates and her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

p.2

who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their learning with this engaging childminder. The childminder provides children with a broad range of interesting and exciting opportunities which play a key role in supporting and extending their overall development. The childminder has a strong focus on the prime areas of learning. She skilfully develops children's independence and concentration skills in readiness for their next steps in learning. Additionally, through early writing, number, shapes and colour work, children are being prepared for school. Children delight in playing in the sand outdoors as they learn about full and empty. They sit together to listen to the story enjoying making animal noises; and for younger children, practising their language skills. However, on occasions the childminder is too quick to provide solutions to children's ideas when they are developing their own play.

p.3

good

Children are very secure and settled with the childminder. They readily come into the home and immediately begin to play. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs. Therefore, children's care needs and emotional welfare are met. Additionally, children's confidence and self-esteem is successfully promoted. The children play in a well-resourced and exciting home where they access good quality resources to support their play. However, the provision of resources that support children's understanding of information and communication technology is less well planned for. Outdoor provision is well planned and children move freely between the indoor and outdoor environments. Children are active and this promotes their physical well-being. They delight in burying and finding their dinosaurs, making marks and exploring the soil outdoors. The childminder provides suitable meals and helps children to become aware of

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is qualified in early years and uses this knowledge to support her planning to meet children's care and educational needs. The checking of children's progress and subsequent discussions with parents means she is able to monitor the quality of teaching, and plan for children's continued good progress. The childminder evaluates her practice and is active in seeking training to improve her already good skills. Additionally, this information is used to set targets for her continued own development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY417954 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 874366 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and works at the home of her co-childminder in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. She also minds during bank holidays from 8am until 4pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5