Childminder EY418228

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident when exploring the stimulating environment. They can access resources freely and choose what they want to play with. For example, children use a toy library catalogue to help rotate the equipment available. The childminder offers a variety of exciting activities. However, they are not always focused on what children need to learn next. Children are happy and behave very well. They follow the daily routine and have a good understanding of the rules and boundaries. The childminder has high expectations of the children and she reminds them to share and use their manners.

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind and nurturing. She provides a home-from-home environment in which children feel safe and secure. The children listen with excitement as the childminder reads stories enthusiastically. She introduces new vocabulary but, occasionally, does not use the appropriate words. Children manage their feelings and behaviour very well. They are kind and considerate and are beginning to form good relationships with each other.

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The provision is good

Children have frequent opportunities to initiate their own play. For example, children are excited when they notice their own shadow. They jump around in amazement watching as their shadow moves with them. Children giggle as they wiggle their fingers and create patterns on the floor. The childminder explains to them that the reflection is from the sun shining through the windows.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good role model to children. She makes expectations for behaviour clear. For example, rules and boundaries are displayed in words and pictures for children to see and understand. n Children develop well across the areas of learning. The childminder has a good understanding of the different ways in which children learn. She skilfully adapts the way she teaches to meet children's needs and interests. However, on occasions, when carrying out activities, she does not always have children's next stage of learning in mind. n The childminder is highly responsive to children's needs. Hygiene routines are followed swiftly and sensitively. The childminder talks to children about the importance of care practices and teaches them how to wash their own face after mealtimes. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder has developed good ways to share information

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need to do better?

about children's development with parents. This helps to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder helps children to work together and learn about turn taking. For

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need to do better?

17 September 2019 example, children push toy cars back and forth to each other. The childminder encourages children to listen and copy the different sounds made by the cars. She introduces new vocabulary to help children describe the noises. However, occasionally she does not model the correct language. n Continual professional development is important to the childminder. She is well qualified and attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. n Good systems are in place to monitor children's progress. The childminder is able to identify and address any gaps in children's learning swiftly. Children make very good progress from their starting points. n The childminder develops children's mathematical skills effectively. She encourages children to count as they play and introduces basic mathematical language. For example, the childminder helps children compare big and small crumbs left on their plate at snack time.

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n The childminder provides a varied curriculum which covers the areas of learning. She extends and enhances the activities to reflect children's interests. This keeps children engaged and motivated to learn. n The childminder promotes equal opportunities and ensures that all children have an awareness of people who are different from themselves. For example, they learn about festivals from a range of cultures throughout the year. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks to children about healthy meals and snacks and the importance of regular physical exercise. The childminder takes children on outings to the local park and walks in the local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding or her role and responsibility to protect children from abuse. She can identify issues that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder has good knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns, including the risks associated with children and families being drawn into extreme behaviours.

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should:

n ensure that activities are sharply focused on children's next steps and build on what they already know and can do n consistently model the correct language to fully support children's speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418228 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064173 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a qualification in childcare at level 3. She receives funding for the education of two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n Throughout the inspection the inspector and the childminder held relevant discussions about the quality of care provided. n Children were observed jointly by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector checked the suitability of people living and working on the premises. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the property. n The experiences of children were tracked throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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17 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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