Simmons, India Louise

Inspection date 16 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not maintained an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification. n Continued professional development is not yet focused closely enough on what will raise the quality of teaching further. n Children do not always have access to resources which help them to understand technology.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential. She has a very good knowledge of child development and helps all children to progress well. n The childminder is caring and nurturing. She has a calm manner and children form strong attachments to her. She gathers information about children's care needs and uses these to reflect home routines and help them settle well when they start in the setting. n The childminder is very good role model, who has high expectations of all the children in her care. She helps children to understand and follow rules and routines and be aware of the needs of their peers. Children's behaviour is excellent. n The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and other childminding colleagues. She is keen to ensure that children with specific needs get support quickly and is committed to working with other professionals and agencies.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder seeks the views of children and parents to help her continually improve her service. Parents are delighted with the quality of the provision and feel that their children develop well, are comfortable and very happy with the childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain a paediatric first-aid qualification. 31/08/2019

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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 focus continued professional development on raising the quality of teaching further n extend opportunities for children to develop skills and knowledge in technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not hold a full current paediatric first-aid certificate and has not yet arranged to update it. However, she does understand how to keep children safe and what to do in a medical emergency and, therefore, the impact of this is minimised. Overall, the arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of her duty to promote children's well-being. She knows the signs of abuse and neglect and acts quickly if she has any concerns about a child's welfare or development. The childminder has attended some training but this is not yet focused on what will improve her good teaching even further. The childminder tracks children's progress and uses information about some gaps in their learning to plan for their next steps. However, occasionally, she does provide resources which support children's understanding of technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with parents to understand children's development needs when they start in the setting. She uses this information to help her make initial and accurate assessments. Parents are well informed of children's progress and achievements. The childminder plays alongside children as they explore the learning environment, inside and outdoors. She provides appropriate challenge and engages children well. For example, the childminder observes children having fun as they push the wheelbarrows across the lawn and provides an obstacle course for them to move around. This helps to develop children's strength and control. The childminder skilfully questions children to extend their knowledge and helps them solve problems as they play. Planned activities help children to understand different cultures, similarities and differences. The childminder takes opportunities to widen children's sensory experiences. For instance, at

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

snack time, children cut and taste a range of exotic fruit which they have learned about.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management has some impact on children's welfare. Despite this, the childminder is very focused on ensuring that the environment is kept free from hazards. She risk assesses the setting and outings effectively and robust health and safety policies and procedures are evident in practice. The childminder supervises children closely, and helps them to recognise and avoid dangers. She is supportive and praises children's achievements. This helps children to feel proud and develop a positive attitude to learning. Children eat a range of healthy foods and snacks and they have a range of physical activity. They develop social skills and new friends at the groups they attend and the learning experiences they have in their local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their unique starting points. They develop independence, are eager to try new activities and display good levels of involvement. Children maintain concentration for extended periods of time in relation to their age. Children of all ages play together, learn to take turns and help each other. They talk to each other about their play, sharing ideas and experiences. Children are well prepared with the skills and knowledge they need for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547029 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10103331 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Carnforth, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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