Holden, Nicole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2015 1 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed of their children's progress and encourages parents to keep her updated about their children's learning at home. This helps children to experience consistency in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning through play. She makes effective use of their individual interests to promote the next steps in their learning. As a result, children are motivated to learn.  Children learn about personal care relative to their ages and capabilities, and begin to develop independence with this. For example, they help to cut up fruits for snack time and independently wash their hands before eating.  Children's behaviour is good and the childminder helps them to become independent. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's care and learning needs

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This provision is good

and provides a happy, family environment. As a result, children are very happy and secure and their needs are well met.  The childminder is well qualified, experienced and updates her skills and knowledge through various training courses and other research methods. This positively impacts on the quality of teaching children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to learn to enjoy books.  The childminder has not considered fully the ways to help children to reflect on the similarities and differences between themselves, others and communities beyond their own.

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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 the most of opportunities to encourage children's early reading skills and their enjoyment of books  build on the experiences provided to further help children strengthen their developing understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and knows the action to take to protect children. She has a good knowledge of how to assess and minimise risks. This means children are able to play and learn in a safe and secure setting. The childminder is committed to improving her provision. She has clear plans for development and is committed to her own professional improvement. She has a good relationship with local children's centres and seeks advice and support when necessary. The childminder effectively monitors children's learning, enabling her to take prompt action when additional support may be needed. She works well with schools and other agencies, where necessary, to support the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and the childminder plays alongside children, extending their interests and learning effectively. Children have many opportunities to explore and investigate in the garden. This helps develop their awareness and interaction with natural resources while having fun outside. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well through good interactions during their play. She asks purposeful questions to help children think and effectively share their ideas and thoughts. Children have access to a wide variety of resources to enable them to express their creativity. In addition, the childminder helps develop children's understanding of numbers, colours and shapes through a wide range of activities and everyday routines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sensitively supports children with the move from home into her care and has a warm and attentive approach. Consequently, children settle well and are happy and secure. They learn to share and take turns from a young age. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children have daily access to the outdoor area and enjoy local trips to parks and wooded areas. This effectively supports their physical development and overall well-being. The childminder has a good range of resources and equipment that offer children opportunities to develop their imaginations and ideas as they play. Children's good health is promoted well as they develop their understanding of good hygiene and learn about healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They learn skills that will help them at school and support their future development. For example, they direct their own play, select resources by themselves and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are happy and settled as the childminder has a good understanding of their individual needs and provides personalised experiences. As a result, outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437929 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 853880 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Newton area of Preston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

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Telephone number

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