Duckworth, Charlotte Elaine

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 October 2015 29 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

 The childminder provides a safe environment. This helps children to feel protected, happy and settled as they explore and investigate.  The childminder has a good relationship with parents and uses a range of methods to communicate with them. This contributes towards parents being well informed about their child's learning, so they understand how they can extend this learning at home.  The childminder has a warm and nurturing approach to caring for children. She has formed strong relationships with children, which supports their confidence and self- esteem.  Children are provided with daily experiences that enhance their physical well-being. Children have uninterrupted time to practise new skills as they learn to move and handle a variety of resources.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children to play and learn in. Resources are attractively displayed and well maintained. Children have the opportunity

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This provision is good

to make independent choices, use their imaginations and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of all resources available to extend children's recognition of letters and words, in order to develop their early reading skills.  The childminder does not fully promote children's awareness of the similarities and differences in cultures and people around the world.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to see a greater variety of print and written text indoors, in order to further strengthen their early reading skills  extend children's understanding of the differences and similarities between people and countries around the world.

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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 viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and accesses information online. As a result, the arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She is experienced and qualified. The childminder has efficient systems in place for ensuring she keeps up to date with the most current guidance with regard to children's care and learning. She closely monitors each child's achievements in order to ensure they are making good progress. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. The childminder understands the importance of reflecting and evaluating on her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and to drive enhancements forward. This has a positive impact on the care and education she provides for children. Parents are very pleased with their children's development and the quality of the learning experiences they receive from this motivated childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder knows the children well. She knows their stage of development and plans for their individual next steps in learning. She regularly observes children and uses this information to inform her planning. Activities are based on children's interests and they thoroughly enjoy playing as the childminder teaches through play. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well as she talks about numbers and counts with children as they play. Children confidently recognise colours, identify shapes and describe the size of objects. The childminder spends quality time interacting with children and encourages discussion to promote communication. She listens to children with genuine interest and asks a range of questions which have a variety of answers. Children apply their learning well and are keen, active and motivated learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children settle quickly into the setting. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's development, routines and interests when children start. This helps her to meet the needs of children when they first start at the setting. The childminder is a very good role model for children. The childminder manages behaviour positively and praises children for their efforts. She ensures that children follow good hygiene procedures. Children wash their hands after using the toilet and before food, and understand that they do this to remain healthy. They bring healthy packed lunches from home and the childminder provides snacks of fresh fruit. This helps children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has high expectations of children and supports them to develop the skills, attitudes and dispositions they need to learn effectively. All children are making good progress towards the early learning goals from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422479 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1014413 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Leyland in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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