Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 10 May 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children are well prepared for their next stage in development, including school. For example, children learn how to write their names and they enjoy sounding out letters.  Children make particularly good progress in mathematics. This is because the childminder has a strong focus on mathematics through activities and during routines.  The childminder shares very strong emotional bonds with children who welcome her into their play. She effectively uses smiles and nurturing gestures that make children feel safe and loved.  Children's physical well-being is significantly enhanced because the childminder places a strong emphasis on physical exercise and fresh air.  The childminder effectively reviews children's progress and she knows what to do if they have gaps in their learning, such as involving parents and external agencies.  The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and other settings that children

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This provision is good

attend. For example, she meets with nursery teachers regularly to discuss how to work together to meet the needs of individual children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities for babies to explore and investigate sensory experiences.  The childminder does not always use highly effective strategies to engage parents in their child's development.

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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

 enhance sensory experiences for babies, so that they are motivated to explore and find things out by themselves  devise new ways of sharing information, so that parents are encouraged to become even more engaged in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of activities and care routines with the children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with parents to gain their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and has good teaching skills, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. She is effective in steering the direction of children's play. Children welcome her into their play and she is skilful in introducing ideas to support their learning. The childminder structures children's thinking by asking an effective range of questions. This helps them to solve problems one step at a time, which is good support for their logical thinking skills. Children of all ages are appropriately challenged because the childminder is highly skilled in making adjustments to activities. She includes all children and instinctively tailors the resources and questions to their ages and stages of development. The childminder follows children's interests very well. As a result, they are highly motivated to learn. Children enjoy a broad range of indoor and outdoor activities. However, there are fewer sensory

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who attend. This is good

experiences available for babies to access freely in their own play to promote their exploration and investigation.

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outstanding

Children are extremely confident and self-assured because they feel secure in their surroundings. The childminder has high expectations of children and she has very clear routines in place. As a result, children are exceptionally independent and show great motivation to do things by themselves. For example, children are confident in locating the tools and resources to meet their needs. Children are extremely knowledgeable about healthy eating and talk enthusiastically about growing their own fruit and vegetables at the allotment. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the attitudes and skills that children need to be successful learners. For example, she encourages them to recall which activities they have already done and think about what they would like to do next. Children are extremely well behaved for their ages because the childminder teaches them about right and wrong. For example, she takes time to explain the reasons behind rules.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is well trained and she gives high priority to safety and safeguarding, so that children are protected from harm. The childminder observes children regularly and effectively tailors activities to support their individual next steps in learning. She shares lots of information with parents, such as children's learning files, photograph books and individual targets. However, it sometimes takes too long for information to be shared with parents about what their children have enjoyed doing. This means that opportunities for parents to promptly use and build on their child's interests in certain activities to support their learning at home are sometimes missed. The childminder is driven to improve and she gathers the views of parents to support her self-evaluation. Parents comment that she is professional, approachable and provides excellent support for

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437498 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 874655 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Preston. She works with her daughter who is her co-childminder. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The provision supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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