Newsham, Pauline Anne

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 4 July 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is very well qualified and demonstrates an excellent understanding of the early years foundation stage. She welcomes the views of parents as she evaluates the service she provides. The childminder is committed to providing the highest levels of care. n The childminder is very skilful at supporting children as they master new skills. She has excellent teaching skills which engage children in learning and encourage their curiosity about the world around them. Children make excellent progress in their development. n Partnerships with parents are first class. Parents are consistently involved in their children's learning and systems of assessment. Parents are extremely complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They particularly value the wide range of experiences that children access and the significant impact that the childminder has on their children's development. n The childminder has created a rich and stimulating environment and provides a wealth

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This provision is outstanding

of resources that promote all areas of learning. Children access resources with enthusiasm and independently follow their own interests during play. Children are highly motivated learners. n Meaningful partnerships are in place with other professionals. For example, the childminder has close links with local schools and shares comprehensive assessment information with teachers about children's development. This helps to support children as they make the move to school.

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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 continue to strengthen the already excellent processes for self-evaluation and the drive for continual improvement.

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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 spoke with children and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures and processes of assessment. n The inspector looked at written comments to take account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is committed to offering the highest levels of care for children. She completes meticulous documentation that supports children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and practice. The childminder sources her own training, regularly meets with other childminding professionals and keeps abreast of changes. For example, she attends local authority development days and is a member of a number of professional early years groups. The childminder completes robust assessments of children's development to identify any gaps in their learning. She shares meaningful information with teachers as children leave which helps children to make a smooth transition to school. The childminder is considering further ways to include the voice of children as part of her processes of self-evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder understands children's individual next steps exceptionally well and plans a range of interesting activities which supports them in acquiring new skills. She follows children's interests during play and is very adept at following children's interests to promote multiple areas of learning. For example, children express an interest in the changing seasons as they observe frost in the garden. The childminder facilitates this by helping children to use their cutting skills to make a snowman collage, explore colour mixing with foam and paint and attempt to write letters from their name. Learning is promoted throughout all times of the day. For example, children enjoy identifying numbers on doors and car number plates as they take walks in the local environment. This has a significant impact on children's development. For example, children as young as three years of age are able to identify and write numbers above twenty.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder offers a 'home-from-home' environment where children are extremely happy and content. Secure relationships are in place which significantly contribute to children being settled. The childminder speaks with parents every day and works closely with them to offer consistency of care. For example, as children master the art of walking at home, the childminder takes them to soft-play centres, where children can develop their coordination and balance. Children's emotional well-being and welfare are superbly supported. Children's behaviour is excellent. For example, they listen carefully to instructions and ask if they can leave the table after lunch. Children learn about the wider world through imaginative experiences. For example, they go to the airport to view planes and then visit the aviation museum.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress and demonstrate high levels of independence. They are making relationships with their peers, take part in routines and work together with others. Children acquire the skills they need for future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386885 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10069492 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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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