Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not taken all reasonable steps to ensure that children in her care are not exposed to potential risks in the outdoor play areas. n Self-evaluation is not sufficiently rigorous. The childminder does not consistently identify and address weaknesses in the provision to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder does not access further professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching and learning to a higher level. n The childminder does not consistently obtain enough initial information from parents about what their children know and can do, to help to identify their starting points and to plan more effectively. n There are not enough opportunities for children to develop an awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to identify safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She understands how to monitor and report any concerns she may have, to help ensure that children are protected from harm. n Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder comforts and supports children that are new to the setting and provides them with lots of encouragement during their play. n The childminder encourages children to share and take turns, and uses opportunities during children's play to support their growing independence. n Children benefit from having access to plenty of fresh air and opportunities for physical play. For example, they enjoy building dens and playing ball games.

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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 complete risk assessments for all areas accessed by children, including the garden, and ensure all reasonable steps are taken to prevent children from being exposed to any possible hazards and risks. 07/06/2019

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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 thorough self-evaluation, so that any weaknesses in practice are quickly identified and addressed through targeted action plans that drive improvement of the provision n focus more precisely on professional development opportunities to help to improve the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level n guide parents to share more initial and ongoing information about what their children know and can do, to help establish clearer starting points for their learning n provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection was carried out unannounced as a result of Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of the activities with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Risk assessments are not used effectively to identify all potential hazards to children. For example, on the day of the inspection, several recycled building materials were accessible to children. However, the impact on children's safety is low. Children are supervised indoors and outdoors, including when the family dog is present. Although the childminder seeks the views of parents to help improve her provision, this process is not robust enough to help her to identify all areas that need improvement. The childminder completes mandatory training. However, she has not thought sufficiently about how she can focus her professional development on acquiring a deeper understanding of requirements and raising the quality of her teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to report and respond to a variety of child protection matters.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy a range of self-chosen activities during their play. For example, outdoors, children construct a network of drainpipes and enjoy rolling coloured balls into a bowl of water. They use their imagination while making a den using the climbing dome, and laugh and giggle as they hide inside. Indoors, children enjoy sitting on cushions to look at the bubble lamp and explore interactive sound toys with the childminder. The childminder observes and assesses children's development. However, information about children's starting points is not always obtained from parents. Therefore, there is not always a sound baseline to help her to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning. The childminder engages children in conversations during their play to support their communication and language skills. For example, while reading a book, the childminder encourages children to name the sea creatures that they recognise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children play with an assortment of accessible toys and equipment. These are age appropriate and meet their individual needs. Children show that they feel happy in the childminder's company and enjoy reassuring hugs from her. The childminder provides children with clear behaviour expectations. She uses positive praise and promotes sharing and being kind to each other. This has a positive impact on the interactions between the children and their friendships are developing. Children enjoy outings in the community which support their developing social skills. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to develop an awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy physical activities and nutritious snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder does not always have all of the information she needs to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning. Nevertheless, children are making sufficient progress and acquiring some skills to prepare them for their next stage in learning. For example, they learn to manage tasks independently, such as feeding themselves and putting on their coats and shoes. Children name colours and shapes and learn to count. They are imaginative and enjoy using chalks and other tools.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2498817 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10107434 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Grimsargh, Preston. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Registers

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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Registers

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