Barlow, Shirley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2015 28 November 2008

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

 Assessments of children's progress are sharply focussed and take into consideration prior learning, therefore, their learning needs are fully met.  The childminder promotes effective settling-in procedures. Consequently, children settle well and have formed strong bonds with her.  The childminder praises and encourages children when they achieve. As a result, children are confident and motivated to learn.  The childminder makes good links with early years professionals. This means that children benefit from ongoing support when they make their move to other settings or on to school.  Partnerships with parents are strong and they have every opportunity to contribute to their child's learning. Consequently, there is a continuity of care in the setting and at home.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training. Consequently, she implements comprehensive safeguarding procedures. Additionally, children learn how to be safe

p.1

This provision is good

through engaging in specific routines, such as fire drill procedures.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established a system to evaluate her practice, in order to make astute and targeted improvements, so children benefit from exceptional teaching.  The childminder does not always provide children with sufficient challenge in their outdoor physical play in the garden.

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

 develop the systems to evaluate practice, in order to make specific and targeted improvements and promote exceptional outcomes for children  make better use of the garden area by extending opportunities for children to further challenge their physical skills and confidence.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the setting, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector observed activities taking place in the downstairs playrooms and outside.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures, including risk assessment and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder has a strong knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This helps her plan a broad range of activities for children, which are exciting and meet the learning needs of each individual child. For example, young children enjoy operating electronic toys, using various buttons and sounds to aid their learning. They enthusiastically explore tools to make early marks in the sand and enjoy learning where their eyes, feet and toes are, during a song-time activity. The childminder sets realistic, yet challenging targets for children, through the use of quality planning and teaching. In addition to this, accurate progress reports are shared with parents on a daily basis. As a result, young children are making good progress.

p.3

good

The childminder places a strong focus on keeping children healthy. She teaches them about the benefits of healthy lifestyles during care routines. Young children are supported to wash their own hands before snack time. They independently choose their favourite fruit to eat and fresh water to drink. The childminder provides parents with a list of what food they have eaten and what food should be avoided, in order to further support them at home. Children benefit from plenty of exercise in the outdoor area and on trips to the local park. They play in ride-on cars and balance on logs, carefully placed around the garden. The childminder takes children on visits to the local park. However, she does not provide children with sufficient challenge in the garden, in order for them to extend their physical skills and confidence.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has made significant improvements to the systems for planning and assessing children's development. This is now a strength and testament to the childminder's practice. She is aware of what she needs to improve on and monitors her training needs well. She asks parents for feedback routinely and uses this information to make changes to benefit children's needs. However, the childminder has not fully established a programme to evaluate her practice, in order for her to offer exceptional outcomes for children. The childminder ensures the safety of children in her care is of paramount importance. She has attended safeguarding training, which helps her implement comprehensive procedures to protect children from harm. Additionally, she uses risk assessments to ensure the safety and security of the premises.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY376028 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 858338 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 November 2008

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Leyland, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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