Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 1 October 2009

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities that have depth and breadth across the curriculum. As a result, children are active learners and make consistently good progress.  The childminder has effective systems in place to observe and assess children's learning. Consequently, she plans meaningful activities that are tailored to meet children's individual needs and aid the next steps in their learning. Therefore, they are developing the skills to be ready for future learning.  Children enjoy affectionate and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is attentive to their needs and encourages them to be independent. Consequently, children show good levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has established very open and trusting partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She supports them to contribute their views and opinions

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This provision is good

with regards to children's learning, ongoing progress and the quality of service she provides. As a result, there is a joined-up approach to support children's future learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She has attended training, such as safeguarding and first aid.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to promoting a high-quality provision. She has addressed the actions and recommendations made at her last inspection and makes regular evaluations of her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think about and answer questions.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to have access to and explore a wide variety of natural and sensory items.

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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

 allow sufficient time for children to be able to think about and answer questions  provide even more natural and sensory resources for younger children to explore, using all of their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability of other adults living in the home.  The inspector looked at documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures and children's development records.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her good knowledge of children to plan a wide variety of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children enjoy sitting with the childminder and reading their favourite stories. The childminder asks them lots of questions and they use their developing communication skills and imagination to predict the story and recall events from their home life. However, the childminder does not always allow children sufficient time to think about and answer questions. This means opportunities to extend their vocabulary and thinking even further are not always maximised. However, children participate in other activities that promote their language. For example, they enjoy singing their favourite songs and rhymes and taking part in action songs. Children develop their small muscle skills as they play in the sand. Children feel, press and pat the sand, and use twigs and leaves to prod and make patterns, which

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good

Children benefit from having access to well-resourced learning environments, both inside and outdoors. However, opportunities for young children to explore using all of their senses are not frequent enough, as there are fewer natural and sensory resources to promote their exploration. Children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. Good settling-in procedures are in place and used effectively to support children's emotional well-being when they first start. The childminder uses this time to get to know children and their families. Children behave extremely well. They have good manners and show care and kindness to each other. They enjoy outings in the local community, which helps them increase their confidence and social skills, and contributes to their physical development and good health. Children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles further, through positive hygiene practices and healthy eating.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a well-organised and committed approach to her role. She clearly understands how to successfully support children's learning and development. Daily discussions, texts and progress reports are used well to ensure that children's learning and progress are shared. The childminder keeps children safe. She has attended training, such as safeguarding and first aid. Therefore, she is equipped to deal with any emergencies. Her home is safe and secure. The childminder has considered risk assessments for her home and outings. All adults living at her home are suitably vetted. This further ensures children's safety and well-being. Regular self-evaluation of her setting and good partnerships with other professionals ensures that the childminder is proactive in maintaining a good quality service for children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306814 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 856607 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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