Sumner, Michelle Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 11 March 2010

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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 meets the children's needs very well. Therefore, children are happy and settle in well, and form strong relationships with her.  The qualified childminder keeps her training up to date. She has attended paediatric first-aid training and a safeguarding course. Consequently, she clearly knows how to take action if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder works hard to keep children safe and well. She provides a safe and secure environment, where hazards to children are effectively minimised.  The childminder carefully considers children's interests and individual preferences when planning activities and outings. This means children are eager to take part, thoroughly enjoy learning, and therefore, make good progress.  The childminder shows she has the capacity to continue to bring about improvements that benefit children.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. As a result, children behave well,

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This provision is good

learn to negotiate the use of resources and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not always given sufficient time to become deeply involved in their own ideas because the childminder takes over their play.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to her questions in order to explain their thoughts and ideas.

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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

 ensure that children have uninterrupted time to play and explore their own ideas  give children more opportunities to respond to questions and first-hand experiences to talk about their thoughts and their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including children's progress files and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress, and benefit from an effective range of toys and resources, that the childminder provides to maintain their interests. For example, children enjoy spending time outdoors transporting the water from one tray to another and watching it travel down the guttering. Children take part in a varied range of planned, adult-led exploratory activities, such as, using mud, cereal and logs to create a habitat for the toy dinosaurs. This builds on children's sensory experiences and creativity. However, at times the childminder intervenes with play ideas and interrupts opportunities for children to engage in their own imaginative play. Children demonstrate good physical control when using tools and equipment. For example, they enjoy snipping at milk cartons to create planters. The childminder is highly engaged in children's play. Generally, she uses good questioning techniques, which enable children to think and learn new meanings. However,

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who attend. This is good

at times, she does not give younger children enough time to answer and express their own thoughts and ideas.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted. They are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. She helps children to be confident in social situations and to talk to new people, such as the inspector. The childminder encourages children to gain key skills for independence, which supports them for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages all children to clean the table ready for snack time and prompts them to help tidy up. Outdoor play in the fresh air is incorporated well into the daily routine, promoting children's physical skills and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Children are encouraged to consider and recognise potential risks and dangers, as they gradually accept responsibility for their own safety. For example, they understand the need to wear identity badges and high-visibility jackets on their regular walks to schools, playgroups and local parks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder knows her responsibility to protect and safeguard children. She has obtained suitability checks for members of her household and is aware of what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder makes sure her home and garden is safe for children to play freely. The childminder reflects on her practices competently and has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, she has improved the system for observation and assessment. She has completed a childcare qualification at level 3, which supports her to have a wider knowledge of children's development. She effectively tracks children's overall progress using assessments and shares this with parents. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents, schools and other professionals, to fully complement children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286761 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 856296 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Accrington, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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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