Jessica Robinson

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2018 Not applicable

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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

 Safety is a priority and potential risks are identified and minimised. The childminder shows vigilance throughout the day to children's ongoing safety.  The childminder provides children with an array of resources and a wide variety of activities. They have plenty of opportunities to learn about nature and their local community. Children display good levels of fascination and interest. They are motivated to explore, experiment and find things out.  The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder helps children to prepare for changes in their routine, such as visitors.  The childminder is well qualified and very knowledgeable. She continually updates and develops her knowledge and skills by attending courses and researching good childcare practice.  The childminder successfully helps children to develop the skills needed for their next

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This provision is good

steps in learning and for their eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about how to respond to questions and share their ideas.  The childminder occasionally completes tasks that children can do for themselves and does not always encourage them to be independent at these times.

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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

 allow children more time to think about and respond to questions and share their ideas  encourage children to undertake simple, age-appropriate tasks to support their developing independent skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder tracks the progress that children make and shares this information with parents. This helps to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are identified and they receive support needed in a timely way. The childminder continually strives to develop her practice. She accesses training and shares ideas with other providers. Parents comment positively on the good quality care and education their children receive. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and includes parents and children in the process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very enthusiastic about helping children to learn and develop. She makes good use of her knowledge of children's interests and developmental stages to plan challenging and interesting experiences for them. Children are encouraged to follow their own ideas and try out new things. For example, younger children are fascinated with the sticky tape nearby during a mark-making activity. The childminder helps children to access the tape and gives support as they explore and stick the tape to the paper. Children use their imaginative skills well as they play with mobile phones to call their parents and make cups of tea in the role-play area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's home. The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder offers praise and encouragement as children carry out small tasks, such as tidying up toys. Children benefit from a secure garden area where they can enjoy energetic play. Regular outings to local parks, playgroups and shops contribute to children developing a sense of their place in the community and develop their wider social skills. Children develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, the childminder talks about their families as children look at pictures on a family board. The childminder encourages good hygiene by supporting children to wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to solve simple problems and they persist until they succeed. Children have a positive attitude towards learning and are keen to try out new experiences. Children listen and follow instructions. They enjoy looking at books and listening to the childminder read. Children use props to help them to take part in familiar stories. This helps their literacy skills to develop well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546882 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1108005 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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