Wilson, Melanie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2017 30 April 2014

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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 high expectations of what children can do and the quality of teaching is strong. She uses information gained from her observations of children’s learning to provide challenging activities. This helps to promote their learning across all areas of development. Children make good progress.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time spent in this stimulating environment. They become deeply engaged in good quality learning experiences. For example, children plant bulbs in old boots filled with soil. They laugh heartily and are keen to learn.  Children are kind, considerate, thoughtful and caring. They consistently use good manners and behave very well. Children settle quickly and form strong bonds with their peers and the childminder, who is a good role model.  The childminder places a high importance on undertaking regular risk assessments of her home, and on outings. These include ensuring that children learn to manage their

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This provision is good

own risks in a safe way. For example, they participate in gardening activities and den building.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage all parents to share detailed information about children's prior skills and capabilities on entry.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other settings they attend to provide further continuity in their learning.

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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

 strengthen the information gathered from all parents about children's skills and capabilities on entry  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend and ensure that information is shared consistently about their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children. She spoke to some parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good range of policies in place that she uses well to help keep children safe. She is aware of the various types and signs of abuse. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about the children’s welfare. She attends required training and holds a current first-aid qualification. The childminder can clearly describe the procedure she would follow should a child have an accident while in her care. She considers the views of parents and children when making changes to her practice to help raise outcomes for children. The childminder regularly checks the progress children make. Any gaps in children’s learning are quickly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She helps to promote their understanding of science and mathematics particularly well. For example, children learn about the size and shape of potatoes and flower seeds during a planting activity. They use describing words, such as ‘oval’, ‘big’ and ‘small’. The childminder teaches children new words, such as ‘Dahlia’ and ‘photosynthesis’. She explains how things grow and encourages children to recall what plants need in order to grow successfully. Children eagerly respond with answers, such as ‘rain and sun’. They enjoy filling pots with compost and investigate a snail that they find. Children engage in discussion with each other and watch the snail intently as it moves slowly along a surface, helping to promote their exploration of the world skills and their speaking skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She teaches children about where their food comes from. For example, children grow herbs, vegetables and fruit in the childminder’s garden. They are encouraged to harvest, cook and eat the produce. This helps children to develop a good attitude to healthy eating. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. They have ample opportunities to be physically active, both in the garden and on visits in the community. For instance, the childminder walks with children to local toddler groups and the park. This also helps children to develop social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages develop good levels of independence. For example, they freely access the available resources, take themselves out into the garden and consistently follow their own interests. Children are confident individuals and frequently contribute their opinions to group discussions. For instance, they talk about ingredients they use to make ‘magic potions’. Children use their good imagination and descriptive skills to name the potions that they make. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307629 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1087054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Rufford, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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