Witcombe, Claire Elizabeth

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 offers a warm, nurturing and friendly home-based experience for children and their families. Children and young babies settle easily. They are eager to enter the setting and start playing. The childminder knows the children well and relationships are good. For example, babies turn confidently to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when tired or hungry. Children play in a homely environment which contains a wide range of good-quality resources to support children's interests, learning and development. Children demonstrate that they are happy and safe in the setting. For instance, they are excited and eager to show visitors what they are playing with. They help themselves to these resources and confidently lead their own play. For example, children play with a range of wheeled vehicles and farmyard animals on low-level tables.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for every child in her care and is a positive role model for children. She encourages children to learn to share resources with one another and think about their friends' feelings. Children listen carefully to the childminder and their behaviour is good. They enjoy lots of outdoor activities and trips with the childminder to broaden their experiences. Children attend many social gatherings where they develop even more friendships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews the service she provides and is proactive in seeking the views of parents and children. She attends numerous training opportunities which directly benefit children. For example, she has recently attended training on promoting positive behaviour and school readiness. Partnerships with parents and families are exceptional. The childminder invites parents to attend outings with their children and she continuously shares ideas with parents so that they can extend children's learning at home. n Activities engage children, support them to learn new skills and develop curiosity. The childminder plans a range of imaginative activities based on children's natural interests. For example, children have a deep fascination and love of animals. The childminder supports this interest while reading books using animal props, singing associated songs and providing innovative creative experiences for children. For instance, children handle different cereal mixtures

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need to do better?

to use as food for the farm animals. They add water and explore and investigate the texture as the mixture moulds together. Their interest is further supported through mark-making opportunities using different tools. n Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles. They attend numerous physical outdoor pursuits, such as swimming, yoga and soft-play sessions, where they further develop their large and small muscles. Children enjoy exciting trips and adventures. They visit local parks, farms and zoos where they continue to

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need to do better?

14 February 2020 learn about the natural world and the wider community. Overall, children are learning to do things for themselves. For instance, after the school run they competently remove their outdoor shoes and help themselves to their drinks. However, the childminder does not always maximise opportunities for children to fully engage in basic hygiene routines. For instance, children do not always wash their hands after messy play activities. n The indoor environment is organised well. Learning opportunities are creatively arranged and inviting. The outdoor area is well established and children access a wide range of physical play equipment. This includes ride-on toys, large play equipment and construction materials to support their love of the outdoors. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She encourages speaking and listening skills and asks

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children questions. The childminder gives children opportunities to listen to stories and consider their own thoughts and ideas. Children eagerly join in with a story which the childminder reads with enthusiasm, encouraging children to join in and recall what will happen next. However, occasionally, the childminder does not pronounce some words correctly. This means that children do not always hear the correct word to deepen their understanding of new language and vocabulary.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of child protection. She is fully aware of her duty to report safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding professionals. The childminder researches wider issues, such as the risks to children of female genital mutilation and radicalisation, to further broaden her knowledge. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has effective safeguarding practices in place. For example, she ensures that the front door is always locked after entry and that she checks the identification of all visitors. The childminder completes detailed risk assessments for all the exciting outings the children take part in. These help to ensure that children remain safe at all times .

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should:

n extend opportunities to help teach children to become increasingly independent in managing their personal needs n maximise the use of correct words and vocabulary during children's play and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442801 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10075098 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 0 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides free funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n All areas of the childminder's home used for childminding were viewed by the inspector, who also looked at the resources available for children. The childminder talked about the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and assessed the impact on the children's learning and development. n Written feedback from parents was viewed and taken into account. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on people living in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to, and played alongside, children and the childminder.

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14 February 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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