Armitage, Amanda Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 29 March 2011

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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

 The childminder's quality of teaching promotes children's learning at a stage that is appropriate to their development. As a result, children display the characteristics of effective learning.  Children are making good progress because assessments are accurate and based on children's prior skills, individual needs and interests.  The childminder has developed strong bonds with all children and knows them very well. As a result, children are emotionally secure and confident to learn.  The outdoor area is exciting and offers challenge for all children.  The childminder has attended training to develop her understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Consequently, children are kept safe in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of the natural resources available, in order for children to be able to explore and experiment with them and gain a deeper knowledge of the world around them.  Some displays are placed too high for children to be able to see them and recognise their own personal achievements.

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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

 make better use of the natural resources available, in order for children to explore and understand the world around them  move visual resources, such as displays of children's work, to a height where they can see them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the setting.  The inspector observed activities in the playrooms.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took an account of the views of parents from questionnaires and comments.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder fully understands the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides children with an exciting and stimulating range of activities from across the seven areas of learning. Consequently, children are self- motivated and keen to learn. Children explore various lights and materials in a sensory tent, and babies become familiar with buttons and sounds as they explore electronic learning toys. The childminder introduces children to new words during a story session. Children tell a popular story about a bear, and use their imaginations as the childminder talks about natural environments. However, the childminder does not make the best use of the natural resources available, in order for children to fully explore and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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good

The childminder provides children with many opportunities to be independent learners. Children learn about good hygiene practices, for example, they learn whey they need to wash their hands. They are supported to use tools safely while preparing healthy sandwiches at lunchtime. The childminder supports families through challenging changes in their lives. She shares relevant information with other professionals to get children ready for their move to other settings. Babies enjoy cuddles, praise and reassurance from the childminder, giving them the confidence to engage in physical activities, which promote their skills as they learn to stand and walk. The childminder displays visual prompts to ensure the environment is stimulating, such as displaying children's work. However, these displays are placed too high for children to be able to see them, in order to ensure that they are able to recognise their personal achievements.

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provision is good

The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification and regularly accesses training courses. This shows a commitment to drive improvement and promote a good quality provision for children. For example, the childminder has introduced a tracker system, in order to track and monitor children's development effectively. Parents comment on how happy they are with the quality of care and learning that the childminder provides for their children. Effective systems for planning and daily diaries, which are shared with parents, are used to ensure children have a continuity of care at home and are making good progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361562 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 863698 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Warton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare 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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