Childminder 308273

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The enthusiastic and dedicated childminder has high expectations for each and every child. She places a sharp emphasis on supporting children to develop the key skills they require for their eventual move on to school. Children are confident and motivated learners. They quickly become absorbed in the novel activities that the childminder provides. For example, children develop good social skills. They adopt a sense of community spirit when working together with others to develop the shared allotment each week. Children thoroughly enjoy planting activities and show interest in aspects of their natural world, such as the sounds they hear outdoors. They make consistently good progress across all areas of their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a homely and safe environment that inspires children to 'be happy, have fun and make special memories'. She gently reassures children in times of need, such as when they first start or when they become tired during the day. Children form a close bond with the childminder and clearly enjoy their time with her. Their behaviour is good. Children are well mannered and show high levels of respect for themselves and others. They become increasingly independent in meeting their self-care needs. However, the childminder does not consistently strengthen children's understanding of how healthy routines impact on their good health.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder observes children closely during their play. She is quick to provide new ideas that help to build on children's current skills. For example, following children's good use of tools during play with dough, the childminder invites children to complete more complex tasks. This includes using a drill to fasten screws onto a board. Children rise to these new challenges. They are quick to advance on their good physical skills and display friendly and helpful attitudes when supporting others to achieve a common goal. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and readily identifies her key priorities for improvement. She completes relevant core training that aids her ability to keep children safe in her care. However, the childminder does not target a comprehensive range of professional development that sharply focuses on enhancing the quality of education to an outstanding level.

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need to do better?

n The childminder acts swiftly to secure early support for children to help to close any gaps in their learning. She implements tailored learning experiences, such as encouraging children to tell a story through using a simple picture book. This helps children to quickly build on their ability to speak with greater confidence and fluency. n The childminder helps children to develop skills they will later build on in school.

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need to do better?

7 January 2020 For instance, she encourages children to categorise various objects according to colour, shape and size, to aid their good mathematical skills. The childminder uses innovative techniques, such as meaningful rhymes, to help children to develop an understanding of how to form recognisable letters most accurately. Children maintain attention during favourite stories and respond well to questions. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's learning and progress. She shares useful information with parents about aspects such as the dangers associated with using the internet, to help to keep children safe at home. Parents comment that the childminder plays a major role in their children's support network and upbringing. n The childminder creates a positive and friendly vibe within her home. This is instantly relayed through the kind, considerate and caring natures that children

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need to do better?

demonstrate. Children are very sociable and form early friendships with ease. n Children revel in opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they are keen to apply their knowledge of how equipment works when using a new gadget to core and peel an apple. Children demonstrate remarkable resilience and keep trying until they achieve the desired effect. n The childminder encourages children to take part in everyday routines, such as washing their hands before meals. They also eat a broad range of healthy foods for snacks. This helps to promote their healthy lifestyles. However, the childminder does not consistently extend these opportunities to help children to develop a greater understanding of the impact that these routines has on their good health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to recognise any potential safeguarding concerns and understands the importance of taking prompt action to help to protect children from harm. The childminder uses effective methods to teach children about aspects such as road safety. For instance, she introduces children to songs, such as those associated with traffic lights. This helps children to recognise the colours they observe and the actions that need to be taken to stay safe. The childminder welcomes children to take controlled risks, such as when climbing small trees to pick apples. This also helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n source a broader range of highly relevant professional development that is more sharply focused on raising the quality of education to the very highest levels n help children to develop a greater understanding of how healthy routines impact

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308273 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10128965 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 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Clayton-le-Moors. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organises her home, and her aims and rationale for the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A planned activity was jointly evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including evidence of suitability, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, policies and procedures, health and safety records and the provider's self-evaluation document. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on recent reference letters.

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Inspection activities

7 January 2020 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

7 January 2020 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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