Childminder EY546877

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. The childminder carefully tailors her settling-in procedures for each child, based on their individual needs. As a result, children rapidly grow in confidence, providing firm foundations for their swiftly developing levels of curiosity, concentration and engagement.

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The provision is good

Children learn through a well-thought-out curriculum. The childminder carefully considers what children demonstrate they already know and can do. She uses this information to decide how to further embed learning and what to teach next. The childminder considers the needs of different groups of children. For example, she recognises patterns in learning styles among boys. As a result, she arranges her provision and adapts her planning to meet their needs and support them to make the best possible progress.

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates consistency when teaching children about positive behaviour and conduct. For example, she ensures her own children follow the house rules also, helping to ensure minded children have good role models for their own behaviour. They receive lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. This helps them to build good levels of self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's caring and nurturing environment. They develop a strong bond and attachment with the childminder, enjoying cuddles and being close to her. She interacts fondly with children during nappy changing, further promoting their personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder supports children's early language skills well. She offers an excellent narrative as she plays alongside the children, introducing new vocabulary, modelling self-talk and asking questions. Younger children begin to make sounds in their play and use single words. The childminder differentiates her teaching well to ensure all children are engaged and challenged. n The childminder uses children's interests very well to help extend and encourage their participation and engagement in activities, linked to their next steps. For example, the childminder introduces animals into the sensory tray, promoting

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children's explorations of the different textures. The childminder encourages children to make choices as they play, giving them time to explore and follow their interests. This helps children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. n Children are inquisitive, showing an interest in the plentiful resources within the dedicated playroom. They reach out to press buttons on a musical toy and show that they enjoy the sounds that are played, moving their bodies from side to side.

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need to do better?

26 September 2019 n The childminder engages in regular self-evaluation processes, including seeking feedback from parents and reflecting on her own practice. However, the childminder has not yet explored a wide range of professional development opportunities to further enhance her knowledge, skills and teaching practice. n Children enjoy trips to the local shops to purchase their snacks for the week ahead. They enjoy meeting different people from the local community, supporting their awareness and respect of others. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore diversity during their everyday play, to fully embed children's understanding and appreciation of difference. n The childminder works closely with parents to create a collaborative approach to meeting children's care and learning needs. Parents contribute to assessments of children's learning and are kept very well informed of their children's learning

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and development. Parents speak very positively of the childminder, commenting on the good communication, quality of resources and equipment and the relationships between the children and the childminder and her family. n Older children are supported well in their independence. For example, the childminder ensures that children are able to attend to their own toileting needs, with support where needed. This helps to build on children's independence in readiness for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow in responding to and reporting her concerns, as determined by her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder keeps herself up to date through training and online research, to help her to understand and explore the wider issues of child protection. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities in the event of an allegation being made against herself and/or a household member.

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should:

n build on professional development opportunities aimed at strengthening knowledge and skills, to continually raise the quality of teaching n provide even more opportunities for children to learn about and develop an understanding of, and appreciate, diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546877 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106003 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 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Euxton in Chorley. She operates Monday to Friday, 6.45am to 6pm. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the early years provision and meeting children's needs. n The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents' views were taken into consideration through written feedback provided, such as questionnaires. n Discussions following a joint observation were held and the inspector took account of the childminder's evaluations. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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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Inspection activities

26 September 2019 26 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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