Childminder EY449634

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 childminder has high expectations of children. She places high priority on supporting children to make good progress in all areas of learning. Children are eager to engage in the good range of activities on offer. They demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. Children are physically active and enjoy playing outdoors. They are confident to tackle new challenges, such as using pedals on a bicycle, to advance their physical skills. The childminder makes positive interventions during children's play. For instance, as children look through the window of the playhouse, she swiftly introduces games, such as peekaboo. This excites children and promotes their good communication.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. They form secure bonds with the childminder and have a strong sense of belonging. Children show notable confidence around new people, such as visitors, and make a conscious effort to get to know them. They are keen to take on the responsibility of wiping tables before lunchtime. This helps them to adopt good hygiene practices and contributes towards their good knowledge of how to stay safe and healthy. Children behave well. They actively seek out others to share experiences and, largely, play together cooperatively with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places high priority on helping children to advance their speech and language skills. She models language accurately for children to repeat, and introduces new words to aid the breadth of their vocabulary. She provides excellent opportunities for children to strengthen their facial muscles. For example, she demonstrates to children how to move their lips and tongues in different ways. This has a positive impact on children's ability to pronounce words more precisely. n The childminder identifies priorities for improvement effectively and evaluates her practice well. For example, she is currently redeveloping her garden area to enhance ways for children to learn about living things and how things grow. The childminder is experienced. However, her continuous professional development is not targeted precisely enough to raise the quality of the provision to an outstanding level. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses various

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communication methods with parents, including a daily diary. She keeps them informed of their children's developmental progress and care needs. Parents are very complimentary. They comment that it means the world to them, knowing that their children are happy and in safe hands. n The well-qualified childminder plans a good range of experiences that help to build on children's current skills. For instance, children are eager to take part in

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20 January 2020 regular activities, such as 'what is in the box?' They use describing words to talk about the special features of animals and make links to the characteristics that they have in common. Children develop good skills in preparation for their eventual move on to school. n The childminder promotes children's independence skills well. Children beam with pride while putting on and fastening their own coat before going outdoors. They show confidence while using new equipment, such as a potty, to help to advance their good self-care skills. n The childminder values all children and swiftly praises the 'good sitting' and 'good listening' that they demonstrate during activities. She provides gentle reassurance to children during their play, which helps them to overcome any problems that they encounter. This helps children to develop a strong sense of resilience. n Overall, the childminder communicates clear and fair messages to children. She

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sensitively intervenes to resolve the few conflicts that arise during children's play. For example, when children attempt to take toys from others, the childminder gently explains the importance of sharing and taking turns. However, she does not consistently teach children about the impact that their actions can have on others, to extend their knowledge of feelings and emotions. n The childminder prepares children well for any changes to their routine. For instance, she notifies them of the time that they have left to play outdoors before 'calling time'. This helps to ensure that changes between the indoor and outdoor environment are smooth, and children remain happy and settled.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. The childminder takes effective steps to minimise risks to children. She notes the nature of any accidents that occur and uses this information to make changes to her home. For instance, she has created a more accessible entrance area to enable children to move safely between rooms. Children understand the need to take care during challenging activities. For instance, they hold out their arms while walking along balance beams, to help keep themselves steady and safe.

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should:

n strengthen children's understanding of the impact that their actions can have on others, to enhance their knowledge of feelings and emotions n target a more varied range of professional development opportunities, to enhance the quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449634 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10109835 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 5 March 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Nelson. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home to observe how this is organised. She held discussions with the childminder about her aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage 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. The inspector observed play and learning experiences indoors and outside. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder, qualifications, policies and safety records. She discussed self- evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and looked at written feedback provided about the childminder and her provision.

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Inspection activities

20 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

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