Foran, Linda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 1 November 2011

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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 childminder is exceptionally caring towards children and builds excellent relationships with them. She is highly attentive and warmly gives them the affection and support they need. Children are exceedingly happy in the childminder's highly inclusive home.  The childminder uses precise observations and information from parents to plan extremely well-focused next steps for children's learning. Her teaching is of high quality and children make rapid progress in their learning and development. The childminder challenges children very well and they are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with other settings children also attend are superb. The childminder regularly meets with teachers to discuss the progress children are making in both settings. This comprehensive, joined-up approach helps to ensure both parties identify and address any gaps in learning at the earliest opportunity.

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This provision is outstanding

 Partnerships with parents are outstanding. Parents are included in every aspect of their child's learning and development. The childminder works very closely with them to share highly detailed information and help promote continuity of children's care.  The childminder uses her self-evaluation highly effectively. She continually and consistently seeks and makes improvements, and takes account of the views of parents and children.  All children's speech and language development is promoted exceptionally well, including those children learning English as an additional language. The childminder speaks slowly and clearly, introduces new vocabulary and gives children plenty of time to think and respond.

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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 access a range of professional development opportunities to develop skills and knowledge even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, carers and children, including those expressed in recent letters.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder's assistant, members of the household and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of the potential risks to children. She knows the action she must take if an allegation of abuse is made about herself or her co-childminder. The childminder is dedicated to driving continual improvements in her provision. She attends regular training, seeks support from other childminders, and uses research to extend her knowledge. The childminder understands her role in supervising her assistant. She is keen to continue to access high- quality training in order to further develop her teaching skills. This commitment contributes to the excellent quality provision she provides and the rapid progress that children make. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning provided and they comment that the childminder provides an outstanding service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are confident, active learners and they initiate many activities themselves. The childminder provides highly stimulating activities and helps children to think critically and make connections. For example, children learn about floating and sinking by pushing toys under the water and watching them come to the surface. The childminder is highly skilled at extending children's vocabulary. One of the ways she does this is by reminding children of the new words they learn as they play. For example, they enjoy splashing in puddles and the childminder points out the leaves that are floating in the water. The childminder takes children to places of interest, such as the beach, farms, country parks and museums. Children have exceptional opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they watch chicks hatching from their shells and take incubators home to share their experiences with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The calm, caring and patient manner of the childminder helps create a fantastic, nurturing environment where children flourish. Children are emotionally secure and their well-being is fostered exceptionally well. The childminder is an excellent role model and she constantly praises children's achievements and good behaviour. Children thoroughly enjoy the many opportunities they have to develop their physical skills in the childminder's garden or on a wonderful variety of outings into their local community. Children's independence is promoted exceptionally well. Children show great pride in their achievements as they learn to do things for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children acquire the knowledge and skills that help to prepare them extremely well for starting school. They understand the reasons for rules, are beginning to regulate their own behaviour and sit well in a social group for meals and activities. They are kind and helpful and celebrate each other's uniqueness. Children know how to grow and cook healthy food and make healthy choices in their diet. They know that sounds and letters are linked and that print carries meaning. Children can count, recognise numbers, and share their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303333 Local authority Halton Inspection number 855047 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Murdishaw, Runcorn. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant and regularly works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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