Parkinson, Carole

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date 1 October 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 The experienced childminder is clearly very passionate about the work that she does. She aspires to create an environment where children express their own character, flourish with confidence, become independent and sustain interest in their learning. This helps children to acquire the necessary skills for their next phase of learning. n The dedicated and friendly childminder is affectionate and caring. She welcomes children into an inclusive, appealing and safe environment where they are encouraged to make themselves at home. Children are very happy and content. They form a secure bond with the childminder whom they willingly refer to as 'Aunty Carole'. n The calm and patient childminder leads by example. She sensitively teaches children about the significance of adhering to given rules. This contributes towards children developing a good knowledge of core values, including the importance of being kind

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This provision is good

and polite, respecting toys and resources, listening to others and being helpful. n The childminder observes children closely to tune into what they know and enjoy. She provides endless opportunities for children to engage in meaningful experiences, such as listening to stories, to help to embrace their evident love for books. This supports children's early reading skills and contributes towards the good progress they make. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder engages parents in their children's learning at every opportunity. She provides parents with a wealth of information, including key safety information, such as emergency first-aid procedures for babies and children, to help to support parents to keep their children safe at home. n Occasionally, the childminder does not use the information from her accurate observations effectively enough to tailor children's learning most precisely, to help all

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This provision is good

children to make the very best possible progress. n The childminder does not target a wide range of continuous professional development that is aimed at enhancing the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

n use the information gained from observation more precisely and apply a sharper and more individualised focus on what each child needs to learn next, to help all children to make the highest rates of progress n explore a wider range of continuous professional development that is more clearly focused on enhancing the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder jointly evaluated a planned activity. n The inspector looked at evidence of suitability, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, policies and procedures, health and safety records, self- evaluation documents and children's learning files. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on recent feedback forms.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. Risks are identified and minimised. The childminder is vigilant. She teaches children to identify potential hazards and to adopt safe practices when out and about in the community, to raise their awareness of aspects such as road safety. Self-evaluation is inclusive. The childminder continually reflects on her practice. She shows a true commitment to ensuring that children thrive in her care. Children who have recently moved on to school comment that the childminder has helped them to grow, inspired them and brought them joy and happiness. The childminder forms early links with professionals from other settings that children will move on to. She shares key information about children's care and learning ahead of their move.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder provides a good range of challenging and enjoyable activities that incorporate children's interests and largely, support what they need to learn next. For example, the childminder invites children to listen to well-loved tales such as 'The Gingerbread Man'. She uses the tones in her voice to best effect to engage children. Her apt interventions encourage children to join in with the repeated refrains as these arise throughout the story. This helps to enhance children's communication and language skills. Children enjoy further challenges, such as using tools for a purpose to create familiar characters with dough. They use action words such as 'pat, pat, pat' accurately, and add features such as eyes and a nose, that help to increase their self- awareness.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder is responsive to children's emotional needs. For example, she offers her comfort and assurance to children, such as when attending new social groups and when children are in the presence of those whom they are less familiar with, to help them to feel settled and assured. The childminder implements effective and consistent routines, such as regular sleep times, that contribute towards children's good health and well-being. She welcomes children to join in with exciting role-play experiences, such as bathing a doll, to link in with their current interests and to enhance their awareness of the importance of adopting good hygiene routines. Children enjoy their time outdoors in the fresh air and take interest in living things, such as the animals on the farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children make good progress and acquire the skills they need for their move on to nursery and school. Children explore their appealing surroundings with curiosity and interest. They make independent choices and demonstrate a willingness to persevere when developing new skills. Children readily challenge themselves on equipment such as the indoor climbing frame and use tools for a purpose to develop good physical skills. They get excited during interactive games such as peek-a-boo and maintain attention for lengthy periods for their age when listening to favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307899 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064108 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Woodplumpton. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am to 9am on Friday.

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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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