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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children feel safe and settle quickly while in her care. Children thoroughly enjoy being with the childminder. They respond with glee to her chirpy disposition. Children are eager to be with her and join in activities with effervescent excitement. For instance, they race with purpose to select a favourite book when she suggests they have a story. The home is organised with thought and care. This entices children to choose resources and confidently test out what they can do with them. The childminder provides many chances to reinforce learning and help children to practise and build on their existing knowledge. For instance, toddlers choose to tidy away a set of small blocks in a frame. The childminder encourages them to consider and identify how many gaps are left. After counting, children correctly establish there are two spaces. They make the connection that they need to find two missing blocks. Children's

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The provision is good

vocabulary is extended at every chance. They are introduced to words such as 'dew', while looking at a spider's web.

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The provision is good

Children play for long periods of time given their young ages. They know to keep themselves safe and excitedly explain they need a towel to dry the slide before they can use it. The childminder supports children very well to overcome frustrations and understand what is expected of them. Her affectionate and subtle distractions help children to cope with disappointments. Children are provided with some regular activities that extend their understanding of their wider world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shares regular information with parents to support children's learning. She closely observes children's play and plans interesting activities that support the next stages in their learning. She models well, for instance, using her finger to follow the line of a circle-shaped cutter. Children correctly count the sides and name the different shapes. n The childminder is an experienced childcare practitioner. She is well organised and ensures that her documentation and essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding, is kept up to date. The childminder meets with other childminders and researches new activities for children to enjoy as part of her professional development. However, she does not focus in the fullest detail on what she needs to do to build her teaching practice further. n The childminder is adept at responding to children's ideas and thoughts as they play. She uses a wide range of strategies to capture their interest and help them

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need to do better?

consolidate their knowledge. For instance, when talking about animals, she uses play animals, books and video clips to help children consider the ways animals walk and what they eat. She uses a breadth of vocabulary to enrich children's speaking skills. As a result, toddlers confidently and eagerly name the elephant's

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 body parts, such as their tusks. n The range of books and other reading materials are attractively presented, and the children enjoy a comfortable area in which to explore the books whenever they wish. The childminder's excited tones bring the stories alive. This promotes children's early literacy and a love of reading. n The childminder is a positive role model and children are developing good manners and learning to manage their feelings. She explains gently the consequences of children's actions, such as the possible dangers to others when they discard a toy or attempt to climb on furniture. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy regular exercise through daily routines, outings to local play centres and parks and play in the garden. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene procedures. The childminder offers children healthy snacks that introduce them to different foods.

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need to do better?

For instance, she offers the children fresh lychees as part of learning about Chinese New Year. Trips to the produce aisle in a local supermarket allow children to look and select and then try unfamiliar foods, such as star fruits. n The childminder helps children to talk about differences, such as those of Indian and African elephants, effectively. They look at pictures to talk about the bigger and smaller ears. Children talk about their families and pets freely and they get a chance to share with each other who lives in their home. However, the childminder does not fully extend discussions to help deepen children's understanding of similarities and differences in lifestyles or culture.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She updates her policies and procedures, so they are reflective of recent local and national changes. The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She maintains a safe environment for children and carries out regular checks of her home before children arrive and while they are present. The childminder helps children learn about keeping safe by the roadside and when in her car.

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should:

n explore additional ways to expand professional knowledge to build on and enhance the already good implementation of the quality of education provided for children n extend the range of activities and the ways children are supported to understand and appreciate diversity within today's society.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307669 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10106234 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 2 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Lytham St Annes. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including the safeguarding procedures, evidence of suitability checks carried out on people at the address and statutory documents, such as first-aid certificates and appropriate insurance. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. He took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector observed the children playing indoors and outside, and took account of the interactions between them and the childminder, and how their learning was supported.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 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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