Fisher, Pamela Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 30 September 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

 Children enjoy positive relationships with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in her care. Children have good opportunities to play with other children and learn positive social skills, widely promoting their readiness for school.  The childminder knows the children very well and understands where they are in their development, through her accurate assessments and monitoring of progress. She generally makes effective use of the information gained from assessments to support children's successful learning.  The childminder promotes children's good behaviour very well. She supports children to resolve conflicts themselves and to understand the needs and feelings of others. Older children are extremely patient with their younger peers.  The childminder evaluates her practice to make improvements. For example, a wider range of information is sought from parents when children first start, promoting well, a

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This provision is good

good foundation for close partnership working and continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder uses assessment information to plan well for adult-initiated activities, interactions during freely chosen play are less focused on children's next steps for learning, to support children to make the best possible progress.  The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher 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

 focus interactions more precisely on what children need to learn next, particularly during freely chosen play, to support children to make the best possible progress  explore a wide range of professional development opportunities that aims to raise the quality of teaching to the very highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including required assessments of children's learning, training certificates and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She remains up to date with safeguarding training and makes parents aware of her policies and procedures. The childminder works in good partnership with the other early years settings the children attend. She regularly shares her own assessment information and uses the planning and next steps information she receives, to inform her own plans. This helps to complement and support children's all-round learning. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder frequently uses key words in children's home language during play which children respond to well and show they enjoy.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced and uses her skills and knowledge well, overall. The childminder joins in sensitively with children's play, valuing time to allow them to play independently and explore their own ideas. As she joins in with play, for example, while older children enjoy exploring at the role-play kitchen, she uses good questioning and suggests things they could make. She provides further resources, such as role-play food and kitchen equipment. Children go on to make pretend fruit smoothies, talking about what fruits they need and how the blender works. The childminder names the different items as they explore, promoting younger children's emerging speaking skills well. The childminder shares all learning and development information with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment for children to enjoy. She promotes their emotional and physical well-being successfully through her good understanding of their needs. Children are physically active and enjoy time spent on walks, trips to the park and other outdoor settings. They enjoy healthy meals and snacks, further promoting their awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children have superb opportunities to learn about the world around them and develop an understanding of people and communities beyond their own experiences. For example, children explore some real wartime artefacts during activities relating to Remembrance Day and learn about a range of other religious festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points and work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Younger children demonstrate a strong exploratory impulse and older children are highly active learners. They make good progress in their developing communication and physical skills, including good development in their pencil control and larger muscle movements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260375 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1104079 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Heysham, near Morecambe, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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