Holden, Nicole

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 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 childminder provides exciting and challenging activities, including forest school sessions, so that children have fun while they learn. n The childminder works closely with parents and regularly shares information with them about their child's routine. Children settle well and form positive attachments to the childminder. n The childminder regularly evaluates her own practice and identifies her own training needs. She uses the information gained to improve the range and quality of learning experiences of children in her care. n The childminder tracks children's progress to identify any gaps in their development and plan for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder is a positive role model. She demonstrates expected behaviour as she sits with children at mealtimes and during activities. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their knowledge of people in the wider world who are different from themselves.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has worked hard to develop exciting outdoor activities for children. However, the childminder has not carefully considered how to enrich the indoor environment to better support children who prefer to play indoors.

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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 offer more opportunities to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world n enrich the indoor environment so that it is more welcoming and enhances the interests and outcomes for children who prefer to learn indoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder's home and the quality of resources. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities. n The inspector spoke to the children throughout the day and considered written feedback from parents. n The inspector checked key policies, the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of all family members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is appropriately qualified and uses self-evaluation to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She regularly attends training to help improve her practice. The childminder visits the forest school at a local farm where children can explore the natural environment. She uses carefully considered risk assessments to ensure children are safe while they enjoy the outdoor activities. The childminder understands her responsibilities for keeping children safe from harm. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses an online system to assess children's progress. Parents access the system where they monitor their children's progress and routines. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She gives a copy to parents to share with their health

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

visitor. This means that any gaps in children's development are quickly identified.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children spend lots of time outdoors where they develop their understanding of the world. For example, during forest school sessions they learn how to chop and saw wood, safely make a fire and cook using natural tools. Children's communication and language skills are enhanced as they act out stories and express themselves, using props and taking on character roles. They make links to home and the outside world as they use glue, straws and sticks to make a house. For example, they decide to make a garden and add daffodils like the ones they have seen outside. Children count how many straws they need for the house and what shape the roof is, enhancing their understanding of simple mathematics. They enjoy listening to simple action songs where they dress up, dance and learn to follow instructions. The childminder encourages children's love of early reading as they sit closely together and talk about the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are learning self-care skills and independence, for example as they help to prepare their snack. They choose their own fruit and cut it up into pieces. As a result, they are developing their small-muscle skills and learning how to use cutlery. Children go to the toilet and wash their hands independently. The childminder supports younger children's understanding of good health. Children have their own place mats with their name on. As a result, their self-identity is developing along with their literacy skills, as they begin to recognise letters and shapes. Children enjoy talking to the childminder while they eat. They discuss what activities they will do later in the day and predict what might happen. For example, they plan a treasure hunt and consider whether the pirate will find the treasure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well and are within the range of expected development for their age. They are confident in communicating with adults and other children. Children know the routines and can follow simple rules. As a result, they are ready to embark on the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437929 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064188 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Newton area of Preston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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