Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 21 June 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder places a very strong emphasis on matching the superb activities to children's specific interests and needs. She expertly and skilfully introduces numbers, colours and shapes into children's play to extend their learning.  Children are extremely secure, settled and very much at ease with this very kind and highly caring childminder. Exceptionally strong bonds are formed and therefore, children are very confident and readily explore this rich and exciting environment.  The childminder is qualified in early years and her teaching is highly imaginative and creative. As a result, children are willing to have a go and are making outstanding progress across all areas of their development.  Parents are fully involved in their child's learning and development because the childminder keeps them fully informed at all times. Parents contribute to their child's assessment and this shared approach effectively supports children's learning.

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This provision is outstanding

 All care routines to meet children needs are agreed with parents and this means that children's emotional welfare is exceptionally well promoted.  The childminder is fully committed to keeping children safe and secure. She is confident about the action to take to protect children. Her home is very safe and secure with risk assessments undertaken and the premises checked at all times.

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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

 consider how the natural items and materials and resources that can be used in many ways that are already available can be made even more accessible to children for their exploration and play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom 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 the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are excited, motivated and eager to join in with the rich activities provided by this engaging childminder. Children laugh and squeal with delight when painting and watch with fascination as the shapes change on the paper. Additionally, they experiment and explore the feel of the paint on their arms. The childminder expertly introduces early phonics, letters and sounds in a fun and relaxed manner. Therefore, children are constantly challenged and their learning is continually extended. The childminder places a very strong focus on fully promoting children's independence skills in readiness for their next stage of learning and move to school. The childminder uses her precise, focused observations and assessments to plan for children's continued, excellent progress. Additionally, planning is checked to ensure children are moving forward in their development and is adapted as necessary to meet each child's needs. As a result of this

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who attend. This is outstanding

good teaching, children are making rapid progress considering their starting points.

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outstanding

Children enjoy a very close and supportive relationship with this childminder. She sensitively reminds children of the behavioural expectations as they play. Consequently, children listen well and show high levels of self-control considering their young age. The childminder makes excellent use of praise and encouragement and therefore, children feel wanted and emotionally secure. The childminder skilfully promotes the children's independence skills. For example, children are sensitively supported to manage their needs at snack time and to try to cope with their clothing, such as when dressing up or putting paint aprons on. Children learn to mix and socialise as the childminder takes them on many outings to places of interest and to toddler groups.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a very secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has a commitment to delivering high quality care and education. The childminder has superb relationships with parents and has worked closely, in the past, with external agencies to ensure children's needs are met effectively. The seeking of continuous training, combined with the childminder's qualification in early years, means she is improving her already superb practice. The impact of this strong approach to training is that children are making outstanding progress. The childminder has completed a highly comprehensive and evaluative assessment of her practice. Therefore, she is continually looking to improve and is already seeking ways to improve the tracking of children's progress. The childminder is aware that she could reorganise her resources so that children have better access to more natural materials and items that can be used

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257530 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 860454 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Colne, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funding for early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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