Childminder EY343072

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

Children develop strong relationships with the nurturing and enthusiastic childminder. They confidently explore the wide range of resources available and encourage the childminder to join in their play. Children quickly choose what they would like to do and are, on most occasions, very well supported by the childminder. She talks with children and introduces new ideas and concepts. However, she does not consistently give children time to demonstrate what they know and can do before enhancing their learning further.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe. They engage well with each other and the childminder. For example, children respond with curiosity as they are introduced to new vegetables. They discuss the differences between the vegetables and remark on how some look different when they are cut into halves. Children confidently build their communication and language skills. They enjoy sharing stories and listen intently to the childminder as she shares non-fiction books about faraway places. For example, children are intrigued to learn about the leaning tower of Pisa. They attempt to recreate the tower using blocks.

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The provision is good

Children treat each other with kindness and play well together. The childminder consistently manages children's behaviour. She reminds children when some behaviours are not appropriate. However, she does not always explain the reasons why.

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need to do better?

n The enthusiastic childminder cares passionately about providing good-quality experiences for children and their families. She considers the view of parents when evaluating the quality of her service. The childminder carefully targets future training to help to extend her professional skills and knowledge. For example, the childminder has identified a course to help her to understand child psychology. She feels this will help her to further understand children's thinking. n The childminder constructs an interesting curriculum that takes account of individual children's interests and stages of development. The childminder has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. She enthusiastically extends children's learning as they play, asking questions and introducing new concepts. However, the childminder does not routinely check children's understanding in order to offer the optimum level of challenge.

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need to do better?

n Children are confident and curious learners. They enjoy solving problems and finding out how things work. For example, children show great determination and perseverance when exploring a variety of scoops, wooden bowls and utensils. They focus intently on the task in hand and enthusiastically share their achievements with each other and the childminder.

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need to do better?

19 February 2020 n The childminder encourages children's mathematical development effectively. Children regularly use mathematical language in their play. For example, they count and use words such as 'full' and 'empty' as they fill containers. n The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence. Children are encouraged to try to do things for themselves before being offered help. For example, children are encouraged to participate in the preparation of their own healthy snacks. Furthermore, children are taught the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They plant, help to care for, harvest and use fruit and vegetables grown in the childminder's garden. n Overall, children play well together. They share, take turns and are taught to respect each other's views and opinions. The childminder helps children to develop their friendships and gently reminds them of her behavioural expectations. However, she does not always explain why some behaviours are

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need to do better?

not appropriate in order to help young children to better understand what good behaviour is. n The childminder makes effective use of local groups and amenities, regularly taking children on trips and to places of interest in the local community. Children are afforded a range of opportunities to engage in new experiences that enhance their understanding. For example, they have enjoyed visits to the museum, the zoo and other local attractions. n Parents speak extremely highly of the care and experiences provided by the childminder. They praise her kindness and appreciate the support she offers in helping to develop children's routines. The childminder shares information about children's progress during daily discussions with parents. She makes suggestions as to how parents can further support their child's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to keep her child protection knowledge up to date. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder is aware of the duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. She makes sure that her house and garden are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain access. The childminder maintains accurate records and documentation, such as children's attendance records.

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should:

n provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and demonstrate what they know and understand before challenging them even further in their learning

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should:

19 February 2020 n explain to children why some behaviours are not appropriate and further support them in managing their own behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343072 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10069489 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Thornton-Cleveleys near Blackpool. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She assessed the impact of the childminder's teaching on what children know and can do and discussed her observations with the childminder. n Parents spoke to the inspector and shared their views on the childminder's provision. n Relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, such as the suitability checks for adults living in the family home. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about the different experiences she provides to support children's learning and development. n Discussions were held with the childminder relating to safeguarding and the process of self-evaluation.

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Inspection activities

19 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

19 February 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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