Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 11 October 2011

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses a range of teaching strategies gained from attending communication and literacy training to ensure children make good progress in their language and literacy skills.  Children engage in a range of interesting activities, which meet their individual needs, interests and contribute towards their continued good progress.  The childminder establishes close and respectful relationships with children. She supports their social, emotional and physical needs well. As a result, children are confident, self-motivated and prepared well for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This includes effectively maintaining the safety of all children who attend.  Established partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend

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This provision is good

results in purposeful information being effectively shared and used well to progress their learning. This ensures consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes interrupts children's play and learning, which distracts them and reduces their level of interest.  The childminder does not use the outdoor area to its full potential.

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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

 provide children with more time and freedom to lead their own play and sustain their focus, so that they become more engaged and involved in deeper learning  make better use of the outdoor provision to enrich children's learning through a more varied learning environment and range of experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records and assessment documents and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written reference documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder covers all areas of learning in interesting ways through well-planned activities. She provides a running commentary and introduces new language to younger children who respond by copying and repeating words. As a result, children develop a growing confidence in their communication skills and make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder understands how to adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of children of all ages. She provides experiences that she knows children will be interested in and re-shapes tasks as they occur. She gives clear guidance to children and helps them learn how to tackle new things. However, occasionally the childminder distracts children as they play and explore in their own way. Therefore, children sometimes lose interest and their learning is interrupted. The indoor environment is planned, so that children can access a wide range of resources independently, which

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who attend. This is good

promotes their active learning. However, the childminder has not yet developed the garden for children use to its full potential. She has a good knowledge about the importance of outdoor learning and is keen to provide a greater range of resources and experiences, so that children can develop their learning more effectively.

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good

Children are confident and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. Care practices promote children's well-being effectively. Children are supported to develop a growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They follow effective hygiene routines and are offered gentle reminders about behavioural expectations. Consequently, children begin to learn what is expected of them and they behave very well. This equips them well with the independence and social skills they need when they start nursery or school. The childminder is a good role model and provides children with choices throughout the day. As a result, children feel a sense of belonging and valued. Children enjoy daily outings to local parks where they have opportunities to practise their physical skills using the large play equipment. They are kept safe from harm because the childminder understands how to manage risks and keep them safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures to ensure children's welfare and safety. She values the views of all parents and children. She includes their views to inform her development plans to improve the quality in all areas of practice. Daily discussions with parents means that the childminder gains a good knowledge and understanding of children's interests and skills. She uses her good knowledge of children well to plan an environment that is tailored to meet the needs of all of them. Comprehensive assessment documents are used to track children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning, so that early intervention can be sought.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301612 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867316 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Ribchester in the Ribble Valley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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