Fletcher, Amanda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2015 24 November 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children have many different opportunities to be physically active and are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children grow and harvest their own fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They cook and eat the produce as part of meals and snacks. Children enjoy many visit and trips in the local community.  The childminder provides children with a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. Children access a good range of age-appropriate resources and make independent choices in their play. They are motivated and eager to explore.  Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and is knowledgeable about her role and responsibility to protect children. She holds a valid first-aid certificate, which means she is equipped to deal with any emergencies.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her good knowledge of the different areas of learning to ensure activities and experiences offered to children have

p.1

This provision is good

depth and breadth across the curriculum and are linked to their individual interests.  The childminder conducts regular and accurate self-evaluation of her setting. She includes the views of parents and children and makes the necessary improvements.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to follow their own thinking and ideas during planned activities are not maximised.  The childminder does not always seek the views of parents about their children's level of development and learning from home at the start of placement.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide even more opportunities during planned activities for children to be able to follow their own thinking and ideas  gather more consistently parents' views about their children's learning when they first begin at the setting, and use this information to shape activities and experiences provided to children, in order to maximise learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the views of parents made available for inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements the statutory and other government requires effectively. Self- evaluation is used positively by the childminder. Recent consultations with parents and children have enabled her to make meaningful changes. For example, she now uses texts and mobile applications to keep parents even more informed of their child's day and learning. The childminder has also worked closely with her early years consultant to improve her systems for observation, assessment and planning. Monitoring of children's progress is carried out regularly. The childminder has worked with her local authority early years team to complete her childminding portfolio. This underpins her practice and ensures she has all required documentation in place. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supports children to stay safe. She has conducted risk assessments of her home and for outings.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children talk to the childminder and include her in their play. Children discuss their family members and use tools and equipment to formulate their ideas. However, the childminder does not always closely follow children's lead in play. For example, she steers their attention to complete an activity sheet, rather than their own explorations. This does not maximise opportunities for children to follow through their own thinking and ideas. The childminder asks children lots of questions as they play and introduces concepts, such as colours, shapes and numbers. As a result, children's understanding of these is extended well. The childminder conducts regular and precise observations of children's learning and interests. She uses this information to plan meaningful activities and experiences. Children of all ages and stages make good progress in their learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. Settling-in sessions are flexible and help children to feel at ease in the setting. The childminder works with parents during this time to ensure children have familiar experiences. However, she does not consistently ask parents about children's current level of learning on entry. This means she does not always have enough information to ensure planned activities maximise children's learning. Children develop good independence skills. They gather their own shoes and coats before they go outside and wash their own hands and face after meals. The childminder closely follows children's individual routines as discussed with parents. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder is a good role model. She uses age-appropriate strategies and simple explanations to help children understand rules and boundaries. This means children are supported to behave well and develop their social skills.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Timely and accurate observations and assessments are in place and used well. This means the outcomes for children are good. Children make better than typical progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 309111 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Rossendale. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5