Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 1 September 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 childminder is well qualified and continually seeks additional training to boost her knowledge and skills. She regularly meets with other childminders to discuss good practice ideas. This contributes to raising the quality of care and education she provides.  Children are helped to understand simple rules and boundaries. They behave well and are encouraged to understand the feelings and needs of others. They understand the daily routine and learn to share their toys.  The childminder is supportive of children's efforts and praises their achievements. This contributes towards children being happy and relaxed in her care. This promotes their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training. This contributes towards her having a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in terms of child protection and safeguarding children. This helps children to be well protected and kept safe from

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough time for children to think about and respond to the questions she asks.  Highly successful strategies are not yet used to encourage parents to share information about what children are learning at home.

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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 more time for children to think about and respond to questions  enhance opportunities that enable parents to share information about what their children are learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas children use and observed activities and routines in the living room, kitchen and garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications, and evidence of suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder completes observations and regular assessments of children's achievements to ensure that they are making good progress. This helps prepare them for their next stage in learning. The children enjoy books and have favourites which they like to read with the childminder. The activities provided are interesting, challenging and the children enjoy taking part. The childminder uses a good range of questions to support children in thinking for themselves the majority of the time. However, on occasions she does not maximise these opportunities and sometimes answers before children have had time to process their own thoughts. The childminder shares information with parents about children's progress. However, the strategies for encouraging parents to share more information about children's learning at home are not always as successful.

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good

The childminder provides children with a very stimulating, safe and homely environment in which to play and learn. This helps children to settle quickly, grow in confidence and form positive relationships. The childminder provides many accessible, age-appropriate toys and resources. This helps children to be motivated in their play and make independent choices. Children are encouraged to do many things for themselves to help prepare them for their move to school. The childminder provides a good range of activities indoors and outdoors. This supports children's preferred learning styles and promotes their physical well-being effectively. The childminder provides a range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. This helps raise children's awareness of food that is good for them and develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this knowledge to effectively monitor children's progress and takes prompt action if gaps in their learning are identified. Checks have been completed on the adults in the home to ensure that they are suitable and children are closely supervised at all times. The childminder gives simple explanations to children regarding safety. This helps children build an awareness of how to act safely. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality practice for children and their parents. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating her provision and has plans for further development. The childminder understands the importance of building links with other settings in order to promote consistency of care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418228 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 874370 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 1 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Skelmersdale in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a qualification in childcare at level 3 and is in receipt of funding for the education of two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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