Ashworth, Darren Thomas

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2018 24 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has fully addressed his previous recommendations and demonstrates good progress. Through the effective evaluation of his provision, he concludes that the recommendations helped him to learn about how children progress and how good relationships with parents positively impact them.  The childminder uses daily opportunities to support children with mathematics and asks thought-provoking questions to encourage children to think. The childminder encourages children to be independent and make their own choices. They are able to access a wide variety of different media and resources to support their learning.  The newly developed sensory and wildlife garden proves to be an excellent addition to this already stimulating and exceptional environment. The childminder uses the outdoors to teach children about risks and dangers, which helps them to keep themselves safe. For example, they look at and talk about nettle patches.

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This provision is good

 The childminder ensures that children are well prepared for school. The childminder promotes children's independence and confidence. This strengthens their emotional resilience during transition and allows them to settle in their new environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the impact of background noise on the children's ability to concentrate and absorb fully the learning experiences being provided.

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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

 consider the impact of background noise on children's ability to listen, concentrate and think during their play and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took a tour of the setting, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector took account of the opinions of parents by viewing questionnaires and written statements.  The inspector observed a planned activity and assessed the teaching and learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, such as policies, procedures and documents demonstrating the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's assessments of children's development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that children can play and learn safely and securely. He makes regular adjustments to the environment, reacting to the needs of different children and potential risks. He has completed relevant training in safeguarding and can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. He knows how to report concerns about children and the adults with whom they come into contact. The childminder's well- organised documentation means that information is up to date and easily accessible. Parents have access to policies and procedures and accurate information about their children's development. Parents provide the childminder with information on a day-to-day basis, both verbally and through an online system. The childminder's prominent role in the community sees him helping at school events and getting involved in local committees. These good links with school help with communication and the sharing of information

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's professional development impacts positively on children's learning. His diploma in wildlife and the environment supports his teaching of subjects, such as life cycles and death, where food comes from, recycling and different types of insects. Assessments of children are regularly completed and this helps children to develop at good rates. Developmental needs and gaps are identified and the childminder provides activities and experiences to enable all children to progress well. He understands children and their individual learning needs, and offers activities that differentiate between the ages. Younger children enjoy sensory experiences and early mark making. Older children learn about colours, shapes, mathematics, differences and similarities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Parents believe that the childminder provides an excellent service that suits each individual child. The childminder fosters wonderful relationships with children in his care. Older children follow him during the day and enjoy helping to complete tasks and spending their time with him. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend children's learning and expand their knowledge. The skilful childminder effectively encourages children to learn through role modelling, questioning techniques and gentle direction. This means that children play and learn in an extremely supportive atmosphere and even the youngest children are happy to explore and investigate their superb environment. The childminder praises children regularly, which successfully builds on their confidence and self-esteem. This means they are willing to take risks and try new challenges.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate a can-do attitude, and patiently spend time experimenting with different methods of throwing a ball to achieve the desired results. Young children confidently take their first steps and develop close bonds with their childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405387 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1105076 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and is situated in the Lancashire town of Bacup. The childminder operates all year round, from 5.30am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He holds a qualification at level 3 and works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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