Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 17 July 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant work well together as an effective team. They have clear roles and responsibilities. Consequently, the daily routine; including the transfer of children to and from school, flows smoothly.  There are strong partnerships in place with professionals from social care and with staff from local schools. As a result, children are well protected.  Children thrive as they have developed warm and secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant.  Behaviour is good. School-age children include the babies and toddlers in their play. They show great kindness and care towards them.  Parents are delighted with the care and attention shown to their children. They leave their children, confident in the knowledge that they are in good hands.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is constant loud background noise from the television which frequently does not add any value to children’s learning and development. Children show little interest in the television and are more than satisfied with the wide range of alternative activities.  Partnerships with health visitors have not been developed. This restricts the childminder’s ability to include all relevant information when assessing children’s needs.

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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

 restrict the unnecessary background noise from the television, so that the noise level within the room is reduced  develop partnerships with health visitors, so that they have the opportunity to share information and contribute to children's learning and development assessments.

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Inspection activities

 Her Majesty’s Inspector (HMI) looked at a range of documentation including information about each child, records of the progress children have made, and evidence on the suitability of any person who lives or works on the premises where childcare is provided.  HMI held meetings with the registered provider, and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  HMI observed the quality of teaching and its impact on children’s learning.  HMI viewed the rooms and resources used by children.  HMI took the views of parents into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has addressed any issues raised following the previous inspection. She uses training well to further her own professional development and that of her assistant. Safeguarding training is up-to-date and the childminder has a good understanding of the wider issues of child protection. She knows how to report any concerns about adults or children. This, along with good working relationships with other professionals contributes to children being kept safe. Therefore, safeguarding is effective. The childminder works in partnership with parents. This includes collecting children and dropping them off at their home address. Parents are very happy with the raft of information provided through regular discussions and social media.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of exciting activities and is skilful in recognising how and when to support children in their play. Children of all ages have fun as they play and explore. Boys show good levels of concentration as they spend time sitting the dolls carefully on chairs and make sure they are warm as they cover them with blankets. Babies crawl at speed to select from low level toys and smile with delight when they recognise their reflection in a mirror. Toddlers develop their communication and language skills as they recognise different animals and the sounds they make. Children develop an understanding of different cultures as they experience first-hand how Eid is celebrated at a local party. Observations are used well to identify any gaps in children’s learning and development. Where there are gaps, the childminders gives effective support to help them catch up. Background noise from the television is an unnecessary distraction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. Toddlers play well alongside each other and are sensitive to younger children’s needs. Children understand the need to keep themselves safe. For example, they explain how the outside area cannot be used at present as the ground is currently being made safe ‘so no-one hurts themselves.’ Children are very clear on daily routines. They recognise their need to rest and sleep soundly. The childminder actively promotes good manners and the importance of sharing. Partnerships with local health visitors are not in place. Consequently, information from this important link to young children’s learning and development has not been readily available to support ongoing assessment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are happy and settled and interact well with the childminder, her assistant and each other. Children are developing skills that prepare them for their next stage of learning. For example, they are interested in books and handle them with care. In addition they have many opportunities to both recognise and write their names. Good use is made of local community groups. As a result, children develop their social skills well and are confident around visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221984 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1057212 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and is situated in the Lowerhouse area of Burnley, Lancashire. The childminder's husband also works with her as an assistant. They both hold appropriate childcare qualifications. The childminder is open each weekday from 6.30am until 5.30pm. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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