Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 August 2015 18 January 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

 Children make good progress because the well-qualified childminder has a clear knowledge of child development. She uses her observations of children's learning to identify and plan well for the next steps in their learning.  Children are happy and demonstrate a strong sense of security and emotional well- being. This is because positive relationships are established with each other and both the childminder and her co-childminder.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model and treats children with respect. Children share toys and resources. They are polite and friendly and are learning to take turns.  The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures, including who she should report any concerns to about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about safety and, as a result, children are able to play and learn without fear of harm.  The childminder forms positive partnerships with parents. Parents are kept well

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This provision is good

informed about their child's day through a variety of methods, including detailed conversations when parents drop off and collect their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as possible from parents about what their child knows and can do when they first start.  There are fewer opportunities for children to develop their early reading and number skills.

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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

 find out more from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start, to support detailed, targeted planning from the outset  extend opportunities for children to begin to understand that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed play, teaching and learning opportunities.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's assessment records, evidence of suitability and the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector viewed all areas used for the purpose of childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and teaching is good. She has high expectations of the children, who are challenged effectively and motivated to learn. The childminder knows children's abilities and provides children with a range of stimulating activities that ignite their interests and promote learning well. However, she does not get a full and accurate picture of children's prior learning and, therefore, cannot plan precisely from their first day. The childminder is skilled at modelling language and helping children to work out ways of doing things for themselves. The childminder promotes children's understanding and speaking and listening skills as she plays and talks to them about what they are doing. Children are able to freely choose books. They share their excitement as they turn pages. The childminder teaches children how to handle and care for books and introduces number names and early words as they

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who attend. This is good

look at pictures. However, there are fewer opportunities to help children understand that print carries meaning, to help support their early reading skills.

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good

The childminder is calm and caring and children relate well to her. Children are confident and show a good sense of emotional well-being in the care of the childminder and her co- childminder. Children receive regular praise and encouragement, which helps to develop their self-esteem and ensures they feel valued. The childminder teaches children to care for themselves, for example, by encouraging them to wash and dry their hands at mealtimes. She also encourages them to make independent choices regarding what they want to play with and what they do while in her setting. Children have access to fresh air and exercise, playing in the outdoor area and visiting local places of interest. This helps to support children's physical well-being. Children are developing an understanding of keeping safe. They regularly practise fire drills and help to tidy away toys from the floor.

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provision is good

The childminder runs her provision very effectively alongside her co-childminder. She is enthusiastic and passionate about the service she provides. She implements robust policies and procedures which underpin her service and help to ensure the well-being of children. The childminder is committed to promoting good quality provision for children and their parents. She takes into account the views of parents when evaluating and has clear plans for improvement. The childminder and her co-childminder continually engage in discussions and evaluate the quality of practice and the range of activities provided. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses this information to plan activities to support the next stage in children's learning and readiness for school. The childminder has made links with other early years providers, which supports a consistent approach to promote good outcomes for children. Parents speak very highly of the service they receive

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308950 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867834 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 18 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and works alongside another childminder. She lives in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She 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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