Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 26 October 2009

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not know the action to take if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family.  Children do not always have easy access to the toys they want and this can hamper their independent play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides strong, trusting relationships with children, enabling them to feel safe, confident and settle well.  Children have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and be active. The childminder provides a wide variety of opportunities to continue children's learning outdoors.  The childminder is a good role model to children and manages children's behaviour effectively and according to the age and understanding of the children.  The childminder interacts well with children to effectively build their understanding and speech development. She engages children in conversations, repeats language back to younger children to extend their vocabulary and support them to make progress.  The childminder establishes sound relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. The sharing of information effectively promotes consistency in children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve knowledge and understanding of procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against any adult in the household.

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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 opportunities for young children to become independent and make choices by ensuring easy access to resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents in letters.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including children's progress files, and discussed these with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children are active learners who are involved in their learning. They develop good hand- to-eye coordination by the way they are encouraged to handle tools. The childminder uses successful teaching strategies to support children's progress, particularly their emerging communication skills. She regularly asks open questions, provides continual commentary during play and introduces new words to extend mathematical vocabulary. Children enjoy a range of fun and interesting activities, individually tailored to enthuse them in their learning. They develop reading skills and have opportunities to use words and numbers in everyday situations. This means that they are well prepared for the next stage of their education, such as nursery and school.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides an environment where children are settled and comfortable in her care. The childminder ensures settling-in procedures are tailored to each individual child to support them with their move from home. Although the childminder has a range of suitable toys and equipment, many are out of sight. As a result, some of the children's spontaneous ideas for play are not always fully supported. Children learn about good hygiene practices as they sanitise their hands before snacks and after they have been changed. They learn about road safety when walking to school with the childminder. They are learning to take some responsibility for their safety. Children are well behaved in response to the childminder's clear expectations for positive behaviour.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has been registered and actively caring for children for many years. She attends the relevant training required to meet the statutory framework to give her a basic knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs of abuse and the procedures for recording concerns. However, she is not absolutely clear about the procedures to follow in the event that there is an allegation made against herself or a member of the household. The premises are safe and secure. She demonstrates an adequate drive for improvement through suitably addressing the safety concerns raised at her last inspection and carries out regular fire drills with children to ensure that they know how to keep themselves safe. She completes appropriate records for any child who has an accident and the medication she gives to children. The childminder verbally discusses children's progress with parents

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provision requires improvement

and shares relevant information with other settings. This promotes continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307810 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867765 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 26 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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