Armitage, Amanda Louise

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 14 May 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 is kind, caring and nurturing. Children are happy and secure. They demonstrate that they have formed strong bonds with the childminder and each other. They settle quickly into the welcoming and homely environment. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She shares information regularly with parents and keeps them informed of their child's progress. Parents also contribute to children's ongoing assessment. They are overwhelmingly appreciative of the care and support their children receive. n The well-qualified childminder knows how children learn. She plans activities that children enjoy and takes account of their interests. She links activities effectively to children's next steps in learning. Assessment is accurate and children make good progress. n Children behave very well. They learn to take turns and share. The childminder

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This provision is good

promotes good behaviour through appropriate praise and encouragement. This supports children's confidence and emotional well-being. n The childminder reviews her provision regularly. She knows her key strengths and has plans in place to continually develop her practice. This helps her to achieve good standards. For example, she has identified improvements to the outdoor environment to help extend learning for those children who prefer to play outside. n The childminder misses some opportunities to offer children who are learning to speak English as an additional language the chance to gain more confidence and practise speaking English. n The childminder does not fully promote children's growing independence during everyday routines, such as snack time.

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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 increase the opportunities for children learning to speak English as an additional language to communicate and speak more confidently in English n help children to further develop their independence and skills in managing tasks for themselves, for example during everyday routines.

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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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk from harm. She knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular training to develop her professional skills and to maintain a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. The childminder completes robust risk assessments for activities and outings. She supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe, for example by teaching them how to hold scissors safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a broad range of activities, toys and resources which motivate children to explore and follow their interests. She interacts effectively with children to support their learning. For example, the childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics well. She introduces words such as 'bigger' and 'smaller' to young children as they play with a toy ball that expands and contracts. This helps to develop their understanding of size. The childminder encourages children to count the cars they have lined up. Older children are encouraged to add and subtract. For example, they confidently work out how many strawberries will be left on a plate if one is eaten. The childminder repeats words and phrases to very young children. This helps to expand their vocabulary. She helps children to make connections in their learning as they play. For example, children are excited to notice that grains of rice sound like hailstones as

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they fall into an inflatable paddling pool.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their physical skills well as they learn to use a variety of tools to manipulate play dough. They learn to press dough firmly into a mould and squeeze both sides of mould tightly together. The childminder regularly takes children to local playgroups. This supports them to develop their social skills and helps them to form friendships with other children. She develops children's understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles effectively. For instance, children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and as they taste a variety of fruit, the childminder talks to them about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables. The childminder helps children learn about people, their local community and the wider world. She encourages children to explore their differences as they celebrate different holidays and special events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are gaining the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including school. They are motivated to play, explore and learn. Children show high levels of concentration as they transfer rice into different sized pots. They make choices about their play and are confident to seek help when needed. Older children enjoy writing their name independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361562 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106351 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Warton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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