Childminder EY548404

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 enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder creates a warm and caring environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. Young children are developing close relationships with their friends and have strong bonds with the childminder. This contributes positively to their well-being.

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The provision is good

Children are confident, increasing their independence and developing their self-care skills. For example, they put on and take off their outdoor wear and hang up their coats on hooks provided with ease. The childminder sets out clear expectations and explains the reasons for the rules. For instance, children know they need to put books away tidily before getting out another activity. The childminder explains that they need the space to do this and that they might trip and fall if left on the floor.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what each child can achieve. Children are developing the skills they need for their future learning. They make marks in Christmas cards and explain what they represent. They take great pride in showing the childminder that they have written to their mummy and daddy. Children are recognising that the marks have significance and they are developing their early writing skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder puts emphasis on her continual professional development. She attends regular training courses and implements ideas she learns. The childminder extends her knowledge and skills with further research on relevant topics she is interested in. For example, she has recently changed the way she focuses on assessments of the progress individual children make. This has improved the accuracy of the assessments and developed her identification of children's interests and needs. n The childminder gathers the views of parents by using satisfaction surveys. Parents' written comments show that they are very satisfied with the service she provides. They comment on her professional and friendly approach, and state how much their children's confidence has grown. n The childminder provides relevant resources for those children who may need additional support. She sources extra funding and uses this to provide specific

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resources that help to address the individual needs of the children. For instance, the childminder purchased additional balancing equipment to help to develop children's physical skills. n The childminder stimulates children's communication and language skills through ongoing narration and by introducing new vocabulary constantly. For example, she describes the noise the frosty grass makes as being 'crunchy' and 'crackly' when it is stamped on. However, there are times when the childminder

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need to do better?

17 December 2019 constantly asks the children many questions in quick succession. She answers her own questions and does not give children time to think and reply before posing the next question. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities to enhance children's mathematical development. Older children confidently say number names as they count candy canes on the Christmas tree. Children are learning different mathematical concepts and terminology. The childminder regularly uses words such as 'bigger', 'more' or 'another one' during play. n Children are given opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they skilfully use cooking utensils to scoop the ingredients, and cutters to make biscuits during a baking activity. Outdoors, children ride bikes with confidence, push prams, run, jump and balance on equipment. Children benefit from fresh air daily. n The childminder praises children for their achievements. This helps to build their

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need to do better?

self-confidence and self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. Children learn about the values of others in their local community and the wider world. They regularly attend local groups and visit venues further afield, such as a nature reserve. n The childminder is very organised in her approach. She keeps accurate and relevant records, such as children's attendance registers and consents from parents. The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her to continually evolve. She is ambitious, dedicated and shows great pride in her provision. The childminder plays an active role in a local childminding network, sharing ideas and good practice and helping to drive improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is well trained and knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection issues. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare and who to report concerns to. This includes those who may be at risk from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder understands the procedures she must follow if there is an allegation made against her, including informing Ofsted in a timely manner. The childminder can discuss confidently about any signs and symptoms that may be of concern to her, specifically when working with very young children.

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should:

n strengthen the approach to questioning children and provide them with enough time to develop and process their own thoughts, ideas and replies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548404 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10105462 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Goosnargh, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n Observations of children were completed by the inspector indoors and outdoors. n A leadership and management discussion was held between the childminder and the inspector. During this, the inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability records for all those living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's paediatric first-aid training. n The written views of parents were considered by the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she ensures the curriculum meets the needs of the children attending.

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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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