Aldred, Gillian

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 16 March 2015

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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 finds out about children's unique characteristics quickly. Strong bonds develop between children and the childminder and this helps children to make a settled start.  The childminder uses a variety of effective ways to communicate with parents to keep them informed about children's care, learning and development.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They experience a range of activities that helps to prepare them for school when the time comes.  The childminder supports school-aged children well and provides activities that complement their learning in school. For example, children show pride and confidence in reading stories with familiar characters.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents report that children are keen to attend and this helps to reassure them about the childminder's good quality of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are sometimes not given the opportunity to undertake a broader range of simple tasks for themselves.  The childminder's good self-evaluation is not focused precisely enough on driving practice to an outstanding level.

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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 children's independence even further and give them more opportunities to manage simple tasks by themselves and learn to persevere with small physical challenges  devise better methods of gathering and evaluating the views of others to support the identification of clear actions for further improvement.

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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 jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and discussed self-evaluation with her.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to some children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding. She can identify the different signs of abuse and she knows what action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures to help to keep children safe. She meets regularly with other childminders and is keen to undertake additional training to support the children in her care. Her training has had a positive impact on the quality of learning experiences for children who are preparing for, or who are already at school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Good quality information is gathered by the childminder when children begin to attend. For example, the childminder seeks information from other settings that children attend, to support the accurate assessment of children's starting points. The childminder tracks children's progress. She knows what to do if children have any gaps in their learning, including communicating with parents and external agencies. Progress checks are undertaken for children aged between two and three years, and these are shared with parents. The childminder observes children and plans for their learning based on their individual needs. She supports children's mathematical understanding particularly well by applying it in the context of their play. For example, the childminder draws attention to the shape of the circular hoops that children play with outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a clean, calm and friendly environment. Children are well behaved for their ages and they cooperate well with one another. The childminder helps them to understand about rules and boundaries. Children respect the childminder and enjoy her company. For example, they seek her out to share in their play. The childminder enhances children's physical well-being. She enables children to enjoy daily access to outdoor play in her garden as well as trips away from the home. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides a balanced menu and encourages children to try new foods. Older children are independent in toileting and washing their own hands, which they are motivated to do by themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled in the care of the childminder and they express their needs and wants freely. They show confidence to follow their own interests, access resources and make decisions. Children particularly enjoy the freedom of choosing whether to play indoors or outdoors. They try new things when encouraged by the childminder. Children communicate frequently and enjoy conversations with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308562 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1090685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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