Kitching, Sarah Jayne

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 August 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a homely and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Settling-in arrangements are pre-arranged and flexible for parents to meet their needs. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents to support her in meeting children's individual needs effectively. The childminder meets children's emotional well-being effectively. n The quality of teaching and learning is good. The experienced childminder completes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning to support the next steps in development. Children make good progress and gain a secure foundation for the future move on to school. n Children benefit from the shared approach to their care and learning needs. The childminder shares information well with parents and the other settings children attend, which contributes to good partnership working. Parents give positive feedback on the

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The provision is good

excellent service provided and comment positively about how the childminder keeps them well informed of how their children are learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide range of materials to help further support children using their own ideas and their sensory and exploratory interests. n The current approach to the mentoring, coaching and professional development of the assistant is not highly targeted to help build on her experience and expertise, to consistently promote the highest outcomes for children.

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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

n improve the range of materials available to help support children's sensory and exploratory interests and help them to use their own ideas in their play n strengthen the processes for the mentoring, coaching and professional development of the assistant to consistently promote the highest outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection is good. She is aware of the signs of abuse and knows the appropriate channels to report concerns if they arise. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant and ensures that she has a suitable understanding of safeguarding issues. Risk assessments and daily checks in the family home help keep children safe and secure. The childminder attends training and meets with other childminders to keep up to date with any changes in early years legislation and practice. The childminder evaluates her provision well and seeks the views of parents to help benefit the experiences that children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

From the start of any arrangement, the childminder gathers detailed information to establish children's initial developmental levels. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan a range of activities to support children to achieve the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, she encourages babies to cruise round the furniture and supports their attempts to walk round the room. Additionally, children help themselves to shape sorter toys and containers of interactive resources. The childminder positively interacts with children as they play. She constantly talks to them about what they are doing and encourages their attempts to communicate with her. The childminder tracks children's progress well to close any gaps in their learning effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show they feel safe and secure with the childminder through their play, good behaviour and close interactions with her. The childminder is a good role model and uses a range of effective strategies to help children engage in their play. For example, she praises children constantly encouraging them to have a go and repeat their experiences. Children have daily opportunities for outdoor play and physical exercise. They benefit from outings to various groups and learn about the community where they live. This helps children to extend their social skills and builds on their personal and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident in their surroundings and engage well with the childminder. They develop good social skills and establish good relationships with others. Children learn to listen, concentrate and follow instructions. Their early language skills are supported well. Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the necessary skills for later learning and the future move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419689 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064177 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Heysham, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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