Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

p.1

The provision is good

The childminder is caring and offers children lots of praise and encouragement. Children are happy, settled and develop secure attachments. The childminder knows the children well and is responsive to their needs. This has a positive impact on their emotional well-being and confidence.

p.2

The provision is good

Children access a rich curriculum. They play in an environment that supports them to make their own choices. Younger children develop their early writing skills as they crouch down to make marks with the chalks on the floor. They are deeply engaged in the activity and use their large muscles to keep their balance. Older children attempt to form the letters from their names on the chalk board. The childminder talks to them about the corresponding sounds that letters make and models how to form the letters. Children are developing the skills they will require to be confident writers.

p.2

The provision is good

Behaviour is good. The childminder frequently reminds children of her expectations for behaviour. Younger children learn how to share and take turns. When they struggle with this, the childminder calmly and consistently reminds them to have 'kind hands'. The childminder uses real-life situations to explain how someone is sad or upset if there has been a disagreement. Children are developing an awareness of how they and others may be feeling.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder and her co-childminder work well together. They share out responsibilities to ensure that the provision runs effectively. Regular discussions take place to identify what is working well and aspects that could be improved. Training is also considered to be important to ensure ongoing professional development. This helps the provision to continue to improve over time. n The childminder knows the children well and considers their interests to plan activities that will engage them. Their achievements are added to a 'WOW' board to celebrate progress. Assessment is ongoing and is used to identify what children already know and can do. The childminder understands the areas of learning and she speaks confidently about how these are offered to children. Children are making good progress. n Children receive lots of praise and encouragement and take pride in their achievements. They roll out dough and make it into a wrap. Children excitedly

p.2

need to do better?

show the childminder what they have made. They confidently talk about what they are doing and explain the toppings they are putting on their pizza. The childminder skilfully follows children's lead within play. Children are motivated and are developing a positive attitude to their learning. n Children are developing their independence. When washing their hands, they

p.2

need to do better?

3 May 2023 follow the picture guides on the wall to ensure that they do it correctly. Older children use the toilet independently. They are also encouraged to pour their own drinks. Children are developing confidence in meeting their own needs. n Children have the opportunity to use knives to cut vegetables during activities. They are learning new skills. However, during lunchtime, the meals are cut up for all children. This is not providing children with opportunity to revisit previous learning and build on what they can already do. n Overall, children benefit from high-quality interactions with the childminder. They enjoy talking about what they are doing in their play. However, for some children who are still developing their communication skills, the childminder does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of words for children to hear. For example, when children ask for a 'poon' the childminder does not model the

p.2

need to do better?

correct pronunciation of spoon. This is not fully supporting children by modelling correct language to develop their communication skills. n Children with additional needs are well supported. The childminder uses early identification through the progress check for children aged between two and three years to consider children's developmental progress. Any concerns are discussed with parents and support from professionals is sought. This provides opportunity for all children to reach their full potential. n Partnerships with parents are good. Daily books are completed to inform parents of the care the child has received each day. Information is also shared face to face and photographs are frequently sent home. This provides a smooth transition and information sharing between home and the provision.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The premises are well maintained. Risk assessments are completed daily to help ensure that the premises are safe and secure for children. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding children. This knowledge is updated through access to training. She understands the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow to raise concerns. The childminder also understands whistle-blowing procedures and the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or her co-childminder.

p.3

should:

n provide more opportunities for children to revisit learning and practice new skills that build on what they know and can do n develop the use of strategies that support children's communication skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY417949 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10263679 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2017

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and works with her co-childminder in Burnley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays from 8am to 4pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

p.5

Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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.5

Inspection activities

3 May 2023 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

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.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6