Townsend, Pamela Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 27 April 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder skilfully incorporates each child's ability into every activity, which makes them feel valued while being suitably challenged.  The childminder provides a welcoming, stimulating and well-resourced learning environment where children are extremely keen to participate in the excellent range of activities.  Children's well-being is given high priority. Children settle extremely well in the childminder's very sensitive and attentive care. They are exceptionally secure and very happy. This gives them the confidence to be inquisitive and curious learners.  The childminder has a comprehensive system for very closely monitoring and tracking children's progress. This results in the planning for each child being extremely effective and children continue to develop exceptionally well from their individual starting points.  Children concentrate for extended periods of time at the activities they have chosen

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This provision is outstanding

and at the activities the childminder has planned. They are highly motivated to take part in all that the childminder offers, showing their readiness to learn.  There are superb partnerships with parents and other settings, which promote true consistency of care and learning for children.

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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

 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities to ensure that practice continually improves and the outstanding quality of the provision is maintained.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, and looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has robust, reciprocal links with schools, pre-schools and other childminders in the local area, which greatly contributes to the experiences and outcomes for all children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to safeguard children and how to identify the possible signs of abuse or neglect. She has an exemplary understanding of her role and responsibilities and thoroughly considers every aspect of children's welfare. She is an enthusiastic and extremely motivated practitioner and is fully committed to her work. Robust policies and procedures underpin her practice and she uses self-evaluation to drive continuous improvement. The childminder maintains a strong commitment to training and is keen to deepen her knowledge even further. Therefore, changes made to the setting are highly beneficial to children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She sensitively supports children through a range of adult-led and self-chosen activities. She confidently differentiates experiences according to children's age and abilities so that they provide challenge, excite and motivate children to continue their learning. The childminder undoubtedly recognises that each child's learning is unique to them. She is systematic and meticulous in observing, assessing and tracking children's progress. She produces wonderful records of children's experiences and uses the information gained to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. This supports children to make excellent progress. The childminder develops children's communication skills exceptionally well. For example, she engages them in constant discussion, introducing new vocabulary and extending sentences. She provides excellent commentary during play and her clear

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

pronunciation ensures that children hear appropriately modelled language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has a wonderful warm and friendly manner and takes time to find out about children's needs and interests. Children thrive in a stable, welcoming, homely and relaxed environment. Their emotional well-being is exceptionally well supported. The childminder is calm, kind, caring and sensitive in supporting children's individual needs. Examples of children's work are proudly displayed around the home. Children have a very solid foundation and are rapidly developing superb personal, social and emotional skills. The childminder skilfully encourages positive behaviour and sensitively intervenes when children need support to understand the impact their actions have on others. Children's physical development is wonderfully supported through outdoor play opportunities and frequent trips to places of interest in the community.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very confident, independent learners. There is a sharp focus on supporting children to gain high levels of confidence in social situations. This contributes towards children gaining the key skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216891 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 848177 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Oakdale area of Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a 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

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