Childminder 308065

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2017 20 March 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not updated her child protection knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. However, she is able to identify what would concern her about a child and would know to report it to help protect their welfare.  The childminder has not maintained a current first-aid qualification as required. However, she does understand how to deal with minor accidents and what to do in an emergency to help keep children safe.  The childminder does not regularly seek ongoing opportunities to broaden her skills and further enhance outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of child development. She plans exciting activities which interest children and motivate them to learn.  The childminder promotes children's speaking and listening skills very well. She skilfully questions them during their play and listens to them with genuine interest. All children are highly skilled and confident communicators.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and they enjoy her attention and support. Their behaviour shows that they feel settled and secure in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 update child protection knowledge to ensure all procedures are in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board 14/05/2017

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 complete and maintain a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to caring for children. 14/05/2017

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

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Due Date

 broaden knowledge and skills to strengthen the already good teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, evidence of the suitability of household members and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about observation and assessment, and her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not organise and manage her setting well enough. She does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and has not updated her child protection knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. However, the childminder understands how to deal with accidents effectively. She knows how to protect children's welfare and who to ring if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder closely supervises children and takes positive measures to keep them safe. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reflects on her practice and considers ways to improve. However, she has not identified all weaknesses in her practice or updated her skills to enhance her teaching practice. The childminder develops strong relationships with parents and they discuss the children regularly. She shares information with parents about the progress their child is making to help provide a consistent approach to children's care

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and completes observations and accurate assessments on them that help her to plan for their individual needs. She plans a good range of exciting and engaging activities with a focus on children having choice. All children make good and better progress across all areas of learning. Children show high levels of concentration, self-motivation and determination during their play. The childminder skilfully helps children to develop a wide range of skills while learning how to read. For example, she shares her enjoyment of books with children and demonstrates how to decode, recognise and blend simple words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully promote children's welfare. Nevertheless, she supports children's emotional needs well. The childminder is attentive and responsive to children's needs. Her nurturing approach enables children to form strong attachments to her. The childminder promotes children's good health, for example, by encouraging active play and providing fresh and wholesome food. Children learn about the benefits of healthy eating and they enjoy cooking activities, such as making their own pancakes. The childminder teaches children to develop an understanding of fairness. She encourages children to help and talks to them about the importance of sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing very well at this setting. They enjoy a wide range of challenging and interesting activities, personalised to their individual needs. They are independent, highly skilled and self-assured individuals who show positive attitudes towards their learning. They develop the necessary skills to be ready for school and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308065 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1087060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Longridge, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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