Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2018 10 January 2013

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder understands how to identify and effectively plan to support the different ways that children learn. Children receive good support to develop the skills that promote their future learning.  The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents, and shares ongoing information to meet children's needs and interests. She accurately evaluates children's progress and effectively plans for what they need to learn next.  The childminder works from a purpose-built cabin with a range of high-quality resources that promotes interest and challenge. Children receive plenty of choices throughout the day and access toys independently.  Children form a close bond and attachment to the childminder. They are confident, self- assured and develop strong self-care and independence skills, ready for school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not maximise opportunities to promote children's mathematical skills further.  The childminder does not fully extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide children with more varied opportunities to promote their mathematical skills  extend children's experiences of the world around them.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She has a clear understanding of what to do should she be worried about a child. The childminder attends regular training and uses a range of effective methods to promote her continuous professional development. Following training attended, the childminder understands how to promptly identify any gaps in children's learning and seek early support. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and uses this to set priorities for improvement. The childminder develops strong partnership working with parents and other settings that children attend. This ensures continuity in children's care, learning and development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully promotes children's speech and language skills, in a variety of ways. For example, she tunes in to children's communications and repeats their words and phrases. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and provides clear instructions and guidance. She gives children plenty of time to play and explore. The childminder promotes problem solving, as she asks questions and challenges children to have a go. Children concentrate as they work out how to connect construction pieces together. They are excited to discover that the crayons roll on parts of the flooring, and they experiment where they will stay still. Children develop strong physical skills. They practise kicking and catching a ball, and join in with action songs enthusiastically.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start. She finds out about children's routines, care needs and interests, and gets to know children well. She promotes children's physical and emotional well-being effectively and they settle in well. Children are eager to carry out small tasks, such as tidying up and wiping their own hands and face. The childminder is a good role model and praises children for their contributions. Children behave very well and are kind and considerate. They have plenty of opportunities to exercise, such as outdoors in the fresh air. They learn how to take reasonable risks and keep themselves safe. For example, children chop their fruit and they balance on large play equipment in the local play areas. The childminder effectively supports children to be emotionally ready for their move to other settings and to school.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to take part in activities and invite others to join in their play. They are active and independent learners, and develop the skills and attitudes they need to be ready for their future learning. Children develop good early literacy skills. They practise early writing and choose from a large range of mark-making resources. Children handle books with care, as they turn the pages and point to the pictures. They listen with curiosity to the different sounds they hear outdoors and they are enthusiastic learners.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY448181 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1065959 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Fulwood, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds a relevant qualification at level 4.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5