Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 provided all necessary information to Ofsted to ensure that suitability checks can be carried out on all members of the household. However, children never have unsupervised contact with people who have not been fully vetted so it does not have a significant impact on their overall welfare.  The childminder is not always as effective as possible when planning for what individual children need to learn next to ensure they make the very best progress possible.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder effectively establishes children's starting points in learning. She accurately observes, assesses and monitors their progress. All children make good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They access a good range of resources and experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children to make their own choices and follow their interests in play.  The childminder is sensitive to children's individual personalities and preferences, and adapts her routines to suit.  The childminder evaluates her provision and makes improvements that target children's quality of learning. For example, recent modifications to the rear garden and homemade resources have enriched children's learning experiences.  Children's self-esteem and confidence are effectively enhanced as the childminder takes all opportunities to praise them for their efforts and achievements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted is provided with all the information necessary to complete suitability checks for all members of the household. 28/07/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 review the already good systems for planning to increase opportunities, in order to help children make the most rapid progress possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documents, such as the childminder's training certificates and the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector viewed a focussed activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has had a Disclosure and Barring Service check carried out on new members of the household. However, she has failed to provide all the information required by Ofsted to enable them to carry out the full range of suitability checks. Nevertheless, the childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse, and knows how to make a referral to the relevant authorities if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments of the home and outdoor area to ensure children are safe. She monitors the progress children make and completes the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts positively with individual children and supports their speech and vocabulary development at all times. They benefit from the childminder's involvement as they discuss recent special events. She encourages them to listen and note the sounds made as sequins drop onto their paper. She gives children the time they need to think and patiently demonstrates to them how to achieve what they set out to do. For example, they learn how to remove lids from containers and paints, and whether they need to be pulled or twisted. Children are keen to learn mathematical concepts and they explore shape and colour during craft and sorting activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management does not fully underpin the safe and effective management of the setting. The childminder provides a stimulating and inviting environment for children. She forms warm, caring relationships with them and they feel secure cuddling up to her when they feel unwell. Children behave well and even young children use their manners without prompting. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy meals and snacks, encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and talks to them about why this is important. Settling-in sessions are in place to support children's emotional well-being when they first start. The childminder fosters good relationships with parents from the start and maintains a regular two-way flow of information. This helps to establish what children can already do when they start and consolidates their learning at home and with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. Children are gaining the key skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. They are motivated, enthusiastic and fully engage and focus on the interesting activities available to them. Children are confident communicators and are developing well physically.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484948 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1004196 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Rishton, Blackburn. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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