Witcombe, Claire Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 24 July 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

 Children are supported to lead a healthy lifestyle and be physically active. Children have access to a well-resourced outdoor area and enjoy activities, such as swimming, dance and music classes.  The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She organises a broad range of well- planned activities for children that is tailored to their individual learning needs. Children are enthusiastic, eager to learn and make good progress in all areas of learning.  Children form secure and nurturing relationships with the childminder. She knows children very well and is attentive to their individual needs. Children are settled, happy and display good levels of confidence and self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's learning and care are good. The childminder makes good use of daily conversations and effectively shares information, to keep those involved fully informed of children's progress and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to have a go and try to do things for themselves.  The childminder does not yet regularly seek the views of parents in the self-evaluation of her setting.

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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

 maximise opportunities for children to have a go at trying to do things for themselves in order to develop their independence and problem-solving skills and to support their self-esteem further  seek and include the views of parents more regularly in the self-evaluation of the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, outside and at a swimming class. She assessed the impact these activities have on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed this with her.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, children's records and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults who live at the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, made available from written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder's comprehensive documentation is well organised and ready for inspection. Safeguarding policies and procedures are good and the childminder has a clear understanding of her roles and responsibilities. This ensures that children's welfare is protected and they are kept safe. She supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe by providing opportunities for them to manage reasonable risks for themselves. The childminder monitors the educational programmes. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning and put appropriate strategies into place, to ensure children's continued good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and effectively supports their play. Children are confident communicators and regularly share their ideas with the childminder. For example, outdoors, they pretend to be witches making a potion. Children use their small physical skills as they crumble soil and stir the mixture. Additionally, children explore using all of their senses and have good language skills. They add petals to the potion and describe the smell and texture of the mixture. The childminder asks them lots of questions as they play. This supports children's vocabulary and thinking skills. Children are beginning to have an appreciation of other languages and enjoy participating in a weekly Spanish class. The childminder supports children to extend their mathematical skills. She counts with children during everyday routines and discusses concepts, such as shape, size and proportion, as children play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. Settling-in sessions are used effectively, to ensure there is a smooth move from home to her setting. The childminder works with parents during this time, to ensure children have familiar experiences and to understand children's routines in order to meet their needs. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks and they have access to plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder sensitively and calmly discusses expected behaviours with children. Children adapt their behaviour accordingly and behave very well. Children are developing good social skills. They confidently sit at the table to eat and have exceptional manners. Visits in the local area help children develop an appreciation of their community and build their confidence away from the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Robust observation and assessment are used effectively. All children progress well in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. Children demonstrate motivation for learning and quickly gain the confidence needed to try new experiences. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442801 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1042046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Oswaldtwistle. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides free funded early years education for 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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