Childminder in Lancashire

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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy and settle quickly. Children are cared for in a designated playroom which has a range of resources to help children learn and have fun. Children are active learners. They independently access resources to lead their play and make their needs known. For example, children delight in suggesting a singing rhyme and giggle as they pretend to be a slithering snake on the floor. The childminder teaches children about personal safety from a young age. For example, children enjoy playing with the family dog but are taught that the dogs they see on walks may not be as friendly.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for all children in her care. She is very knowledgeable about children's individual needs and supports children to learn new skills. For example, she encourages children aged as young as two years to make their own wrap for lunch, selecting their own filling and making independent choices. The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. She provides consistent praise and encouragement for children as they attempt new skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to learn new skills in all areas of their learning and development. She plans activities which follow children's interests and engage children in exploration and learning. For example, children delight in searching for dinosaurs that have been hidden in blocks of ice. The childminder plays alongside children as they play and effectively models how to use resources. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well, according to their stage of development. For example, she uses single words, simplifies language for younger children and asks questions. Children access the outdoors and go on numerous walks using local nature trails. This helps children to understand the concept of exercise and leading healthy lifestyles. However, on occasion, opportunities for children to explore mathematical concepts, such as understanding number and counting, are not promoted as consistently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being in imaginative ways. For example, children enjoy yoga sessions which help them to think about their feelings and becoming calm. Children enjoy times for song and rhyme when they pass a toy around their peers. Children begin to understand sharing and taking turns. n The childminder offers high levels of care for children. She is vigilant in identifying when children need their nappy changing, nose wiping or a reminder to have a drink. Children express their needs and show high levels of

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30 October 2019 confidence. n The childminder attends a range of training opportunities and undertakes further reading to develop her knowledge. She regularly evaluates the service she provides and seeks the opinions of parents about how she can develop her service even further. The childminder has made links with other childminders. However, links with other professionals, who also share the care of children, are in their infancy. n Partnerships with parents are in place and information is regularly exchanged so that the childminder can provide a consistency of care for children. For example, she shares ideas with parents to promote positive behaviour at home. She talks with parents about how well children are progressing, such as in their self-care and toileting. n The childminder is vigilant in her practice to keep children safe. For example, she ensures that the front door is always locked and that keys are kept in a

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secure place should there be a need to evacuate the premises. In addition, she checks for potential risks in the environment throughout the day to minimise hazards for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her duty to report safeguarding concerns to appropriate safeguarding professionals. She has an effective knowledge of the different signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has effective safeguarding practices in place. For example, she ensures that she checks the identification of all visitors and asks them to sign a visitors' book. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to keep informed of updates at a local and national level.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with other professionals, particularly those who also provide care for children, to further support children's individual needs n improve opportunities for children to strengthen their knowledge of mathematics, in particular counting and understanding of number.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548990 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10109269 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bacup. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children, parents and the childminder during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation. n A meeting was held with the childminder. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supported children's individual development and looked at a sample of documentation. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and looked at written comments to take account of other parents' views.

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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

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