Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 29 September 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

 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. Effective care practices mean children's individual care needs are well met and their confidence and emotional well-being are effectively supported.  Children's safety is at the heart of everything the childminder does. Safeguarding procedures are good and the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This ensures that children are kept safe.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well- planned learning experiences which cover all seven areas of learning. As a result, children are motivated, keen to learn and make good progress.  The childminder monitors her provision effectively. Tracking of children's learning is focused and precise. Therefore, any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified, so

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This provision is good

that all of them make very good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are good. They contribute to the assessments and are kept informed regarding children's progress. This shared approach effectively supports children's learning, development and well-being, both in their own home and in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are occasions when the older children interrupt or distract the younger children's learning.  The organisation of toys and resources does not fully support children to choose what they want to play with and control their own play.

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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

 ensure older children do not interrupt the learning experiences of younger children  develop the organisation of resources to ensure that children are able to select and control their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She uses her knowledge to provide a good range of learning opportunities based on children's interests, both indoors and outside. Children's mathematical development and understanding of the world are supported well. The highly motivated childminder encourages children to count, identify mathematical shapes, describe and make connections in their learning. They apply their learning well as they count the legs on spiders. Children investigate the insects in the garden and make comparisons with the images displayed. However, younger children's learning is sometimes interrupted by older children accessing holiday care. This is because the older children distract or answer questions which are directed at extending the learning and critical thinking of the younger children. The childminder offers a very wide range of good quality toys and resources which support the learning and development of

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who attend. This is good

children of different ages and stages of development. However, opportunities to support children to control and lead their own play are not always fully maximised. The way toys are stored does not enable children, particularly younger children, to select and access them freely. Planning and assessments are precise, sharply focused on each child's needs and very effectively shared with parents, so every child makes good progress from their starting points.

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good

The childminder ensures that children are happy and enjoy their time with her because she finds out about their needs, likes and dislikes before they start. Children form very close relationships with the supportive childminder. She develops close, attentive and trusting relationships with children. As a result, children's individual needs are always met well and their confidence and emotional well-being are very effectively supported. She encourages children's growing understanding of how to assess risk and keep themselves and others safe. Children demonstrate their understanding of safety at local parks as they use balance beams and the climbing frame safely. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence and self-care skills. Therefore, when the time comes, they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported. Children identify and prepare

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good

healthy food choices at snack time and engage in lots of physical play outdoors.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and is committed to delivering high standards and continuing to improve her already good service. She evaluates her practice and attends regular training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe, happy and healthy. Feedback from parents is good. A variety of effective strategies are used to keep parents well informed regarding their children's experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285250 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 856282 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Accrington, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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