Holgate, Rosemary Jane

Inspection date 7 January 2019 Previous inspection date 4 November 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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This provision is good

n Children are highly independent and enjoy managing some responsibilities. The childminder has clear routines and high expectations of behaviour. She gives children the encouragement needed to do things for themselves. n The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are comfortable and happy to explore. n The childminder is highly nurturing and children feel safe. This inspires children's confidence and they build strong and trusting relationships with the childminder, so that they feel emotionally secure. n Children are well prepared for their next stage in development, including school. The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. n The childminder gives children her time and attention in abundance. She is intuitive in taking opportunities during play to help to enhance their knowledge and skills. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good and at times is very good. She makes

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This provision is good

good use of her high-quality interactions with children, as she supports and guides children's learning based on their interests. n Children's good health is successfully promoted. They make healthy food choices and the childminder provides healthy snacks, drinks and home-cooked meals. n The childminder has not reflected on additional ways to precisely enhance her programme of continuous professional development. n The childminder does not share precise information about children's ongoing progress with parents to help to guide learning at home.

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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 use self-evaluation more effectively to help to identify areas of practice for improvement and inform sharply focused professional development n share even more precise information about children's ongoing progress in their learning and development with parents.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of supportive guidance documents and her policies and procedures, to ensure every child receives tailored care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the action to take to safeguard and protect children and keep them safe. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home and the array of outdoor adventures she takes children on. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder gathers the views of parents and children to guide her self-evaluation. She observes children to track their progress and promptly identifies any gaps in learning. The childminder knows how to link with other professionals as needed, to help children to progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children successfully learn through a well-balanced mix of adult-directed and child-initiated play experiences. She skilfully weaves what children need to learn next into an array of stimulating activities. This helps to secure the good progress children make in their learning. Children consistently demonstrate a very positive attitude towards learning. They are confident individuals, who naturally have a go. Children respond eagerly to the childminder and regularly invite her into their play. For example, there is much praise and achievement as they chop their fruit and vegetables for snack, challenging each other to chop the hard apples. Children enjoy feeling the water beads and discussing the textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is skilled in supporting children to learn about good behaviour. She regularly praises them for their efforts and achievements. The childminder knows about children's interests and how to make learning attractive and accessible to them. Children independently choose resources and the childminder provides a range of age-appropriate activities for them to select for themselves. Children show high levels of concentration and they feel empowered and motivated. The childminder provides children with broad and challenging experiences. Equality and inclusion underpins her practice, and she helps children to develop positive values. Mealtimes are enjoyable learning experiences for children as they gain an understanding about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides a varied indoor and outdoor programme of activities for children, with plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's overall outcomes are good. They are confident learners and make at least good progress in their development. Children have very good opportunities to learn and build on what they need to learn next. For example, on an outdoor adventure, children visit a local forest school and they learn about nature, and recall their adventures back at the setting. Children are acquiring the key skills they need for their future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285242 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064146 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Accrington, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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