Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 1 June 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not consistently observe and assess children's progress in order to identify individual learning styles and plan effectively to address any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not thoroughly carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. This does not help her to effectively plan for children's next steps in learning.  Parents are not encouraged to contribute their own information towards children's assessment or ongoing reviews of progress.  The end result of adult-led creative activities is planned in advance, which does not encourage children to express their individuality and creativity.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and affectionate and spends good quality time with the children. Children seek her out for comfort and reassurance. Children confidently explore the well-resourced learning environment.  The childminder has established partnership working with local playgroups and schools. Information about children's achievements and needs is exchanged verbally and helps to support their steady progress.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner, she evaluates her practice and values input from parents and children to help her make improvements.

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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

 undertake observations and assessments consistently to provide an accurate picture of what all children know and can do, in order to inform their next steps more precisely and promote their learning 13/07/2017

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 implement effective procedures for conducting the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development when appropriate. 13/07/2017

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

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 encourage parents to contribute their own information to children's assessment and ongoing reviews of progress  provide more opportunities for children to express their individuality and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and daily care routines, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and has a sound knowledge of her role and responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. The childminder maintains accurate records for medication and accidents to help ensure children's safety. Partnerships with parents are positive and they are complimentary about the childminder. The childminder talks to parents about their child's day. This helps parents to be aware of some of their child's learning and progress. However, she does not effectively complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and share the summary with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources and activities. However, some activities do not encourage children to express their individuality and creativity. The childminder's limited knowledge and understanding of how to use observations and assessment effectively to progress their learning means she cannot sufficiently plan for their next steps. The childminder talks with children as they play and gives them plenty of time to think and answer. The childminder plays with children down at their eye level. This helps children focus and maintain their concentration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children feel secure and safe. Resources are attractively presented and encourage children to make choices in their play. Suitable settling-in sessions are in place to support children's emotional well-being when they first start to attend. However, parents do not contribute their own views to assessments or children's ongoing learning. Children behave well and the childminder makes her expectations clear and is a good role model. Children frequently attend groups where they learn to mix with other children to help develop social skills. The childminder promotes the development of children's independence skills, including washing their hands before eating and putting on their own coats. A range of experiences offered to children help to develop their physical skills and to benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment and planning mean that children are not yet supported to make enough progress in their learning. Children are developing good communication and language skills and are becoming confident communicators. They are developing some of the skills needed to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307642 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1090659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in New Longton, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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