Aldred, Gillian

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 23 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children engage in a varied range of interesting activities. As a result, children enjoy their time with the childminder and develop the skills for future learning.  Children's social and emotional needs are well met. Relationships with the childminder are very good and this fosters a sense of belonging. Children are confident and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's setting.  Children enjoy playing outside in the childminder's garden and during the range of outings to local parks and beaches, which supports their physical and emotional well- being.  The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe through good daily routines and purposeful guidance.  The childminder shares information well with parents. This helps to promote children's learning and development, both at the childminder's setting and at home.  The childminder has good knowledge of her responsibilities in meeting the

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This provision is good

requirements for child protection and ensuring the environment is safe and free from hazards.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how the high levels of support and interaction offered to older children can be used to extend younger children's learning even further during adult-led activities.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities at mealtimes to support children's understanding of the reason for eating healthily.

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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

 review the organisation of adult-led activities to meet children's interests and abilities so that all children receive high levels of support and interaction, to make the best possible progress in their learning  provide further opportunities at meal times for children to gain a greater understanding of the reason for eating healthily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home both inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as recorded in written questionnaires and feedback forms.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children move freely around the environment with good independence and self-motivation skills as they initiate their own play. The childminder talks to children throughout the day and gives them plenty of time to respond to her questions. Consequently, children develop good language and communication skills. The childminder uses her knowledge of what children can already do and enjoy to plan activities that offer a challenge. For example, she encourages children to look for the different coloured fish and sea creatures in the aquarium and work out how the shrimps shed their shells. As a result, children gain good problem-solving skills as they develop an interest in the natural world. However, at times, the organisation of group activities does not engage different age groups well. As a result, teaching is not consistently strong. For example, during adult-led activities, children are provided with a range of materials to cut out to make a picture, which the older children

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who attend. This is good

can access and use independently. However, at times, the younger children are not as well supported with learning how to use the tools, such as the scissors. Therefore, younger children sometimes lose interest and do not engage as fully in their learning to make the best possible progress.

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good

The childminder encourages parents to share ongoing information to provide consistency in children's care needs and routines. Children enjoy good relationships with the childminder and with each other because she promotes their self-esteem and behaviour skills well. As a result, children show they understand behavioural expectations and show kindness and respect to each other. The childminder consistently gives priority to the safety of children and effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children develop healthy lifestyles and strong physical skills. They have good opportunities to exercise vigorously in large spaces, such as outdoors in the fresh air. Children learn to wash their hands independently and develop good self-care skills. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. However, she does not always use mealtimes effectively to promote children's understanding of eating

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She effectively evaluates the quality of her practice by inviting the views of children and parents. She sets targets to continually drive improvement and ensure the needs of children are met well. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3 and this, together with the regular training she completes, enhances her good practice further. For example, following training for baby development, the childminder has introduced more natural resources. As a result, all children are provided with a variety of different textures and materials which effectively promotes their exploratory and sensory skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308562 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 867814 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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.

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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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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