Childminder 308038

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 21 August 2014

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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 complete the required progress check for children aged between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not consistently assess children's progress, in order to identify individual learning styles and plan activities based on what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not find out as much as possible about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The childminder does not consistently monitor children's progress so that any gaps in their learning can be quickly identified and support put in place.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring and supportive of children's individual needs. She focuses on settling children well, which helps them to quickly develop close attachments with her. As a result, children feel secure in her care.  Children enjoy outings to numerous community groups and activity centres. These experiences effectively promote children's social and physical development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear and consistent rules and routines in place. Children are confident, polite and use good manners.  Children continually access toys and activities of their choice. This contributes to children being confident, independent learners.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their language and communication skills.

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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

 complete the required progress check for children aged between the ages of two and three years, to identify and address any emerging gaps in their development and provide parents with a short written summary in the prime areas of learning 08/01/2018

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 use the information gained from observations and assessments to plan experiences and opportunities which support children's stage of development and the next steps in their learning to help them to make good progress. 08/01/2018

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

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Due Date

 strengthen information gathered from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first join the setting  improve the arrangements for monitoring children's progress so that any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and support is put in place.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults residing within the family home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities with regards to protecting children and demonstrates a good knowledge of current guidance on referring safeguarding concerns. Her home is effectively risk assessed to ensure that children play and explore in a safe and secure environment. The childminder does not yet have effective systems in place to accurately monitor children's progress to quickly identify if there are any gaps in their learning. Generally, partnerships with parents are generally good. However, the childminder is unaware of her responsibility to complete and share the required progress check for children aged between the ages of two and three years. This means that she does not provide parents with a written summary of children's development. She also does not gather enough information from parents about their child's learning and development when they first

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides activities and resources according to children's interests and observes children as they play. However, she does not use this information to plan for children's individual next steps in learning. Children freely access the resources but opportunities are missed to extend children's thinking and learning. The childminder sits alongside children and joins in with their play. She adds additional resources and continually talks to children, providing new words to build on their language. She models good vocabulary and provides children with opportunities to develop their understanding of counting and shape. Children experiment with crayons and make marks on paper. This supports their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses identified in leadership and management, and ineffective monitoring of children's progress, have an impact on how well children achieve. However, the atmosphere is welcoming and children have established secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder provides a range of toys and resources for children to explore. She listens to children and allows them to make decisions and have choices. This supports children's self-esteem and they feel valued. Children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles through positive hygiene practices and healthy eating. The childminder suitably educates children with age-appropriate rules around her home. Children know not to run indoors and the childminder promotes positive behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are sociable, well behaved and communicate confidently, developing some of the skills in preparation for school. They gain the basic skills that prepare them for their future learning. They are generally motivated, enthused and show a suitable level of concentration. However, children's progress is not effectively tracked and they are not always challenged enough to make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308038 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103539 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 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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