Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 3 February 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder knows the children extremely well and understands how each child learns best. She expertly plans experiences to match the precise needs of each child. As a result, children make exceptional progress from their starting points.  The well-qualified childminder has excellent teaching skills. She knows exactly how to enhance children's learning and her questioning skills are first class.  Children are exceptionally independent. The childminder puts experiences in place which develop children's confidence in their own abilities and their motivation to explore new things. As a result, they learn to explore their curiosity and persevere with challenges from an early age.  The childminder and her assistants have built very strong relationships with the children. As a result, children are extremely confident in their surroundings.  The childminder has built superb and positive relationships with parents. She supports

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This provision is outstanding

them to guide children's learning at home and values their vital role. As a result, parents are fully involved in children's learning.  Children's safety and safeguarding is central to everything the childminder does. She has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and robust safety procedures are consistently in place.

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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

 extend the excellent play opportunities already in place to further encourage children to explore their senses in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children show superb levels of engagement in their learning. The childminder is skilled in challenging all children and encourages them to think for themselves. Children are given inspirational experiences and have the time to think and negotiate, which helps them to explore their own ideas. Children are prepared for school exceedingly well. The childminder provides a range of vibrant experiences, which fascinate them and teach them how to read, write and count. She has interesting ways of incorporating mathematics into children's favourite experiences. The childminder is particularly skilled in encouraging children's speech, as she creates opportunities to practise their speaking in real situations with adults and peers. The youngest children benefit from hearing more sophisticated language and experience the social behaviour of their more confident and older friends. As a result, children communicate very effectively for their ages.

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outstanding

Children behave extremely well for their ages. They are highly cooperative because the childminder consistently encourages respectful attitudes. The childminder has varied and exciting ways of teaching children about themselves, their peers and the world around them. She uses the daily routine to create meaningful moments to teach. As a result, children engage in valuable experiences and practise their skills frequently. Children are confident in carrying out their own care routines and are enthusiastic about why hygiene is important. Children learn about healthy lifestyles because the childminder knows how to encourage positive attitudes towards healthy eating and physical exercise. She provides a range of experiences indoors and outdoors to effectively support their physical well-being.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder uses her expert knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to protect children and promote their individual development. Her assessments are accurate and she meticulously reviews children's progress across all areas of learning. Consequently, she promptly provides additional challenges to extend children's learning or extra support if any gaps in learning are identified. The childminder works with parents and external agencies to put strategies in place to quicken children's progress. The childminder's training, qualifications and sustained drive to improve have a very positive impact on children's rapid development. She conducts regular supervision with her assistants and frequently monitors their practice to ensure that the pursuit of excellence is rigorous and sustained. The childminder conducts accurate self-evaluation with clear priorities for improvement. She has already identified that she aims to further enhance sensory

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provision is outstanding

experiences for children who love to be active outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412647 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 851308 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in a house in Walton-le-Dale. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and her husband and daughter are her assistants. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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