Townley, Kerry Lee

Inspection date 25 July 2019 Previous inspection date 20 May 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This provision is good

n Children are extremely happy and settled, and demonstrate warm and exceptionally secure relationships with the childminder. n Parents speak very highly of the care and education the childminder offers. They say that she is an 'amazing childminder' and that children enjoy their time with her. Parents report that they are well informed of their children's progress. They particularly appreciate the parents' evening and the 'wow' learning moments she shares with them when children achieve something new. n The childminder helps to support children's independence and confidence exceptionally well. She provides gentle encouragement and praise. Children feel a strong sense of achievement when they attain a skill for themselves. For example, very young children say excitedly to themselves, 'I did that!' as they master the art of peeling an orange. n The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating outings and activities for children.

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This provision is good

This helps broaden their experiences of the world around them. For example, following a visit to a local beach, children choose coloured paint to represent the ocean. They paint ocean scenes on transparent thin plastic. They hold sea creatures and talk enthusiastically with the childminder about what they know about them. Children listen carefully to new information she shares. n The childminder teaches children many action songs and rhymes. Children sing enthusiastically and show high levels of concentration as they complete actions in time to songs. For example, they delight in blowing and finally popping a big bubble as they sing a song about a turtle in a bath. n Children attend playgroups, local parks and visit areas of local interest. They go to the library regularly. This helps children build confidence in social situations. It also provides children with opportunities to socialise with children of their own age and in

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This provision is good

larger groups. n The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to continually build on the quality of her teaching to help raise it to the highest standard.

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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 enhance the range of training and professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked closely at the progress of several children. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She ensures that she completes all mandatory training, including paediatric first aid and safeguarding. The childminder has rigorous risk assessments in place. These help her to protect children's safety and welfare. Assessment is accurate. The childminder evaluates her practice, regularly seeking the views of parents and children. This helps her to identify her strengths and any areas to develop. She also works closely with other childminders to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, children enjoy coming together for their annual sports' day. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend to help children to make the best progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides rich learning experiences that ensure children are motivated to learn. The childminder talks to children as they play. This helps to increase their vocabulary. For example, younger children learn words such as 'scoop' as they fill diggers with sand. They understand how to 'dab' as they make marks with paint. The childminder asks children questions as they play. This supports children's critical thinking. For example, as children make sandcastles in wet and dry sand the childminder asks them to predict which sandcastle will work best. They then discuss why the sandcastle made from dry sand collapses. The childminder uses opportunities to develop children's mathematical understanding. For example, children are encouraged to count the number of shells they have found hidden in the sand. They giggle with delight as they count the number of toes they have painted on the childminder's feet.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides children with a strong foundation for gaining excellent confidence and self-esteem. Behaviour is excellent. Children demonstrate exemplary social skills and they are extremely kind to each other. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' to each other unprompted. Very young children excitedly give bean bags to their friends in readiness to sing a song about shaking a bean bag. Children show high levels of consideration to others. For instance, children ensure everyone has enough space as they stand on the sandy ocean floor they have created. They giggle with pleasure as they wriggle their toes in the sand. The childminder provides children with numerous opportunities for physical exercise through the additional activities she takes children to in the community. The childminder introduces children to a range of healthy food. The childminder takes great care in ensuring that children with dietary needs are

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They develop the skills and positive attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. When they are thirsty children confidently pour water into a cup to drink. Younger children quickly learn the vocabulary to express their feelings and thoughts. Older children count with confidence and write their name independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456862 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10109842 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. 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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