Childminder 307836

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 19 March 2015

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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 does not have a robust understanding of the reporting requirements for certain aspects of safeguarding. n The childminder does not keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance. n The childminder does not fully explore further opportunities for professional development to broaden her skills and keep herself up to date with legislative changes. n Teaching does not always provide enough opportunity for children to explore in their own way. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation sufficiently well enough to ensure reflections on practice highlight weaknesses and enable her to take the appropriate action.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder makes good use of communication systems to involve parents in decisions made about the provision and to keep them informed of their children's day and ongoing progress. n The childminder is a good role model. She builds strong, trusting relationships with the children. Children regularly seek her out for comfort and reassurance. n The childminder promotes children's physical development well. Children love the outdoors and have daily access to fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden.

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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 improve safeguarding knowledge, particularly the reporting requirements for the 'Prevent' duty England and Wales 2015 and allegations about those who live or work on the premises 14/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance. 14/12/2018

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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 source professional development opportunities to update current knowledge and further improve practice n provide more time for children to 'have a go' and follow their own ways of doing things n undertake regular self-evaluation to recognise further improvements within the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed this with her. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of others that live at her home. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from documents made available on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. However, her understanding of reporting other aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty and allegations made about herself or others that live in her home are not as robust. The childminder does not keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance to further ensure their safety in an emergency. The childminder has conducted some research to keep herself informed of some recent legislative changes. For example, she has updated her data protection policy. However, self-reflection on practice is not sharply focused to help her identify aspects of her provision that require improvement. For example, identifying and addressing gaps in her professional knowledge to further improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and knows her children very well. She observes them daily and makes accurate assessments of their development. She uses this information to plan fun and exciting activities that capture their individual interests and promote the next steps in their learning, overall. The childminder interacts positively with the children. She talks to them as they play together and provides constant praise and encouragement. Children are keen and active learners who enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, she encourages them to pull themselves to a standing position and walk holding her hands. Additionally, children confidently use push along-toys and enjoy the freedom of playing outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that the promotion of children's welfare requires improvement. That said, the childminder rigorously ensures children's safety in her home and when on outings. Children enjoy regular visits to the park and walks in the local community. These provide children with opportunities to meet other people and extend their social skills away from the childminder's home. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals involved in children's learning when care is shared. This supports children's confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well given their age and stage of development. Food provided for children is healthy and meets their unique needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills needed for future learning and school. They are curious and inquisitive. For example, they enjoy looking at and feeling the plants and trees in the garden. Additionally, children delight as they bang together small cardboard tubes and foil containers to make different sounds. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills. She counts during everyday routines and talks to children about concepts, such as size and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307836 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10067495 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992. She operates, Wednesdays and Thursdays, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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