Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 14 April 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 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 highly motivated and their behaviour is exceptional. This is because the childminder knows children very well and promotes their personal and emotional development to the highest standards.  The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children, so they have a strong sense of security and belonging. Therefore, children are confident and self-motivated. When the time comes, they are ready for the next stage in their learning, including school.  The childminder clearly understands how to successfully support children in their learning and development. She demonstrates effective teaching skills and organises creative experiences for the children to enjoy. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has clear ways to safeguard children. She completes effective risk assessments and updates her knowledge regularly through relevant training. She

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This provision is good

maintains clear and accurate records necessary for children's safety and well-being.  The childminder values and actively seeks the views of parents. She uses this to help her evaluate her practice and plan further improvements.  The childminder provides a range of healthy, freshly prepared food and snacks. This helps to promote children's healthy lifestyles.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently promote partnerships with other settings and providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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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 partnerships with all providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage where children attend to promote consistency of care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the designated rooms. She viewed the resources and equipment available to the children.  The inspector spoke with the children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including children's records, children's record of development, policies and took account of parental comments provided for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and confident in the learning environment. They have good access to a range of activities that promote all areas of learning. The childminder provides a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play based on the current interests of the children. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. She has good systems for observing, assessing and tracking children's progress in their development. Children excitedly explore the threading activity; identifying colours competently and concentrating as they push the thread through the holes. The childminder sensitively asks children questions that make them think. She routinely extends children's vocabulary by introducing new words. She supports the communication of younger children and those who speak English as an additional language by repeating words and modelling language.

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outstanding

Children show that they feel highly valued, safe and secure. The childminder forms strong bonds with the children, which supports them to feel confident and emotionally prepares them for their next stage in learning. The childminder uses opportunities well to help children to develop their independence skills. For example, she encourages children to do things for themselves, this motivates them to learn. She offers praise and encouragement when children carry out self-care tasks, which supports their emotional well-being. The childminder is an excellent role model for children and consistently encourages positive behaviour. As a result, children's behaviour is exemplary. She places a high emphasis on safeguarding. She attends regular training and is aware of who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The organisation of the environment is exceptional and promotes learning with an extensive range of accessible resources which children can

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outstanding

independently choose from throughout the session. The childminder promotes the benefits of healthy lifestyles extremely well. Children benefit from many opportunities to develop their physical skills during outdoor play.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments of her home and any outings and ensures she takes steps to reduce any hazards. She undertakes regular training and professional development to improve the quality of teaching and to understand how children learn. This training has a positive impact on her continuous evaluation of her and her assistant's practice to further improve the outcomes for children. Therefore, all children are making good progress from their starting points. The childminder's systems for self-evaluation enable her to identify areas for development and make improvements in a timely manner. She advocates that all parents should be involved in their children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of making links with other settings children attend. However, this is not always consistently done to

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502124 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 872279 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in the Helmshore area of Rossendale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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