Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 25 September 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 consistently assess children's progress, to identify individual learning styles and plan activities based on what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not gather adequate information about children's capabilities from parents on entry.  The childminder has not made strong links to share information and work closely with other settings that children attend.  The childminder has not established a fully focused programme of professional development, to help enhance her knowledge and teaching skills further.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They confidently make requests about things they would like to do and have opportunities to make choices and direct their own learning. This contributes to children being confident, independent learners.  The childminder is kind, caring and responsive towards children's individual needs. Children have established very close attachments to her, and this helps to support their confidence and emotional well-being.  Parent partnerships are good. Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder offers their children and regarding the information they receive on a daily basis.

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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, to inform their next steps in learning more precisely, so that they are better supported to make good progress. 19/01/2018

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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

 gather information about children's capabilities from parents on entry to ensure children's learning is effectively supported and planned for when they first attend the setting  strengthen the links with other settings children attend to promote a more shared approach to children's care and learning  establish a focused programme of professional development, to help develop existing knowledge and enhance teaching skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not yet have effective systems in place to monitor children's progress and has limited knowledge and understanding of how to use assessment effectively. Therefore, she is unable to plan precisely for their next steps in learning, or identify any gaps that may occur in their development. The childminder reflects on her practice and considers ways to improve the service she provides. However, she does not access training and development opportunities to enhance her knowledge, practice or skills further. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures and understands what to do should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessment checks to maintain a safe environment for children to play in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a range of resources and activities that cover all areas of learning and observes children as they play. However, she does not use the information gained from these observations well enough to plan for children's next steps in learning. The childminder does not share information with other settings that children attend. This does not support a consistent approach to support children's care, learning and development. 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. Children experiment with dough and make spiders. This extends children's sensory experiences and supports their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not gather adequate information from parents to help to support her to meet children's learning needs effectively when they first join. Nevertheless, the parents are complimentary about the care the childminder offers their children, and the information they receive in their daily diaries. The atmosphere is welcoming and children have established secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder encourages them to eat healthy foods and provides suitable snack choices. They have regular exercise and fresh air, which helps children to develop an awareness of being active and adopting healthy food choices. The children grow their own fruit and vegetables in the childminders garden. Children are happy, confident, behave well and are taught good manners. The childminder thanks them for being helpful and encourages them to be kind. This supports children's self-esteem and they feel valued.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children 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 do not make good enough progress because their development is not effectively monitored or tracked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330566 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1104459 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Cabus, Preston. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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