Oversby, Rebecca Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 2 April 2013

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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 has made many improvements to her provision that have had a strong impact on outcomes for children. She is self-reflective and uses systems of self- evaluation to inform targeted plans for further enhancements. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to maintain ongoing improvement.  Children enjoy a good range of activities that is well matched to their interests and individual learning needs. Children are engaged during their play and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder uses a range of teaching techniques to support and challenge children of all ages. She skilfully adapts and reshapes activities to provide high-quality interactions and learning opportunities.  The childminder is proactive in establishing good links with other settings the children attend. Information about children's development is shared and used to create a collaborative approach to meeting their needs.

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This provision is good

 Children settle very quickly, owing to the good settling-in procedures in place. They are confident in new environments and social situations and show they feel safe in the care of the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored further ways to enhance her programme of continuous professional development to extend her teaching skills and knowledge to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always involve parents fully in their children's learning and with the assessments that are carried out.

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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

 extend the programme of professional development and focus more precisely on key areas of practice that improve teaching further  strengthen the good partnerships in place with parents by providing more opportunities for them to be involved in and contribute to their children's learning and assessment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning during freely chosen play and planned activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including the policies and procedures in place.  The views of parents were taken into account from questionnaires, letters and cards sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding practice and keeps well informed of all legislative changes. She has a firm understanding of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the correct reporting procedures to follow should she have any concerns. The childminder takes steps to keep children safe. She completes regular risk assessments and involves children in practising fire evacuations. The childminder effectively monitors the progress children make and is able to swiftly identify any emerging gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes quality observations of the children. She completes accurate assessments to effectively monitor children's development and to identify the next steps for their learning. She uses this information well to provide children with a stimulating range of experiences that helps them make good progress across all areas of learning. Children enjoy learning and become engrossed in a number sorting activity. The youngest children use excellent hand-to-eye coordination as they skilfully place small discs on the pegs. The childminder extends the challenges for the oldest children well. They competently arrange the discs by colour, copy patterns and complete simple mathematical problems. Children delight in participating in new and novel activities. For example, they explore with oats in the sand tray and enjoy the sensory experience as they use scoops and fill items with their hands.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment where children are very well looked after. Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder, who is calm and nurturing. They confidently approach her for support, comfort and reassurance. Children behave very well. They respond to the childminder's effective behaviour management techniques and happily follow the routine of the day. Children begin to make friendships and development good social skills. The childminder provides a range of ways for children to learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, they thoroughly enjoy fruit picking where they learn about the benefits of a healthy diet and how to identify which berries are safe to eat. Children learn about their local community and the wider world as they enjoy outings across a range of child-friendly settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen, motivated learners and confidently lead their own play. For example, they choose the toys they want to play with and engage in play attentively. Children develop the skills needed for later writing, for example, they enjoy activities which involve making marks. Children communicate well and learn how to play cooperatively as a group, taking account of different ideas and suggestions. Children learn tolerance and develop an understanding of similarities and differences. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and learn a wide range of skills to support the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452862 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1042878 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 2 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Lancaster in Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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