Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 April 2016

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Effectiveness of 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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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n The childminder's risk assessment procedures, although completed and updated regularly, are not sufficiently rigorous to identify swiftly and minimise fully all potential hazards to children. n The childminder's current self-evaluation systems do not focus sharply enough on raising standards. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to be independent or make decisions for themselves.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder observes children and assesses their progress. She effectively uses this information and carefully plans activities to support next steps in learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder is friendly and provides a warm and welcoming family home. Children are happy and relaxed in this nurturing setting. n The childminder delivers age-appropriate praise and encouragement. For instance, she claps and smiles to illustrate her delight in younger children's efforts. This contributes to children's good behaviour, self-esteem and confidence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure risk assessments are robust to identify and minimise all potential hazards to children quickly, with particular reference to upstairs windows and accessible items in kitchen cupboards and drawers. 25/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop self-evaluation procedures and focus development plans to raise standards n extend opportunities for children to be independent and make decisions for themselves during play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with childminder, at appropriate times during inspection. She looked at documentation, including the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding policy and a wide range of additional child protection literature available for her reference. She knows how to identify, record and report safeguarding concerns to help to promote children's welfare. Communication with parents helps to promote consistent care and learning opportunities for children. The childminder completes safety checks of her home. She takes some steps to manage potential risks. However, she does not sufficiently manage all risks. For instance, kitchen knives, washing powder and plastic bags are all stored in unsecure kitchen drawers and cupboards. However, a safety gate is fitted to the kitchen to prevent children gaining unsupervised access. Upstairs windows open widely and are not fitted with sufficient safety measures. However, children are closely supervised at all times and consequently these hazards do not

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

present a significant risk to children's welfare. Self-evaluation systems are not implemented to a good standard to drive necessary improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and children make steady progress. The childminder uses children's individual interests as a foundation for teaching and to support future learning. For instance, children show delight as they explore their favourite coloured dough. Sufficient challenge is incorporated to extend learning. For instance, children are encouraged to roll and press cutters into flattened dough. Children develop good physical coordination and concentration. The childminder talks to children and encourages two-way communication. She introduces new words to extend vocabulary and corrects pronunciation to promote accurate speech. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in risk assessment procedures do not fully promote children's welfare. Nevertheless, the childminder is attentive and meets children's individual needs well. She regularly checks children are happy and close supervision is given utmost priority. The childminder occasionally completes tasks for children that they can complete themselves, preventing independence at the highest level. The childminder helps children to make healthy food choices. She provides a range of nutritious, warm food each day. Children enjoy the food they eat, often asking for more. Children have good appetites and develop a positive attitude to healthy eating. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Children are reminded regularly to drink fresh water. They remain hydrated, promoting their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and enjoy their learning. They develop key skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. Older children confidently manage their own personal care needs. Younger children observe those around them and learn from older peers. Social skills develop well and children are confident to assert their ideas and thoughts. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454339 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065421 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 22 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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