Childminder EY365694

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 show that they feel happy, safe and secure. They form close bonds and attachments to the childminder, behave well and explore the environment with a strong sense of belonging. Children enjoy being imaginative and choosing what they would like to play with. For example, children select a piece of bread from the kitchen toy box and place it carefully in the toaster. They press the button wait with excitement for the toast to pop back out. Children benefit from music sessions and regular outings to local parks, indoor play centres and the zoo. This helps them to develop their social and physical skills and understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information to develop her practice. Parents say that the childminder keeps them up to date with their child's progress. They say that their child 'has truly flourished' and has 'come on leaps and bounds'. The childminder provides parents with ideas for activities to promote what children need to learn next. For example, she suggests that parents help their child to count and identify different-coloured cars they see on walks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations of children and what they can achieve. She supports them to develop self-care, independence and the key skills and attitudes that they need to be ready for school. Children learn to put on their coats and shoes, use a knife and fork and manage their own personal needs. n The childminder builds on what children know and can already do. For example, she challenges children to match the coloured cars to the blocks and balance them on the top. She encourages children to use the different-coloured construction toys to make candles for their imaginary cake. n The childminder gets to know each child well. She uses ongoing assessments to help her to promptly identify and support any gaps in their learning. Children are provided with a range of good-quality resources. However, the childminder does not maximise opportunities for children to explore and discover using all their

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need to do better?

senses. She does not provide children with ongoing access to resources, so they can practise their early writing skills. n Children are eager to help tidy up their toys and pass the plate of food to their friends. They celebrate each other's achievements and play cooperatively with each other. Children listen well to the childminder and behave very well. The childminder is very responsive to children's needs. She promptly offers reassuring cuddles to children when requested. n The childminder attends regular training to develop her own practice, knowledge and skills. For example, following training, she knows to help support children's

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need to do better?

5 November 2019 self-esteem, confidence and resilience. Children thoroughly enjoy being at the childminder's and are eager to have a go and try new things. n Children join in with action songs and are keen to share their views and comments. The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. She provides a running commentary as they play. The childminder sounds out words and repeats back children's communications and utterances, pronouncing words with clarity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify signs of abuse and neglect. She has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she be worried about a child's safety or welfare. Children are supported to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety when out and about. She provides a safe environment in her home and on outings.

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should:

n enhance the planning of the learning environment so that children are able to access resources to stimulate their senses through exploration and discovery n build on the opportunities and resources that are available to children to practise their mark-making and early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365694 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106354 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a tour of the setting and joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The views of parents were taken into account through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

5 November 2019 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

5 November 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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