Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and extremely well settled at this warm and welcoming setting. They show that they feel safe and secure, and have remarkable bonds with the childminder. Children confidently speak and ask questions during their play. They scoop water and mix it with flour to make dough. Babies giggle with delight as they explore the noises objects make when they are banged together. They become excited as they pull themselves up to look at their faces in the mirror.

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The provision is good

Children show extremely positive attitudes towards their learning and are highly motivated. For example, they excitedly use chalk to draw portraits of their family members. During activities with the childminder, they discuss and remember previous learning, such as the ingredients used to make pancakes the day before. Children show exceptional concentration as they build castles using small building blocks. They confidently talk about members of their families, and their likes and dislikes.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model for children and has very high expectations for their behaviour. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They listen intently and respond very positively to the childminder. Children show high levels of confidence to ask for help, and show respect and care for other children. For example, they help the childminder to feed bottles of milk to babies if they become upset.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education to the children at her setting. She has excellent bonds with children and acknowledges that her priority is to ensure they are happy, settled and make good progress. As a reflective practitioner, she demonstrates a good capacity to bring about improvements. n Careful consideration is given to the curriculum, which builds on children's interests and what they already know and can do. The childminder ensures that she identifies next steps in learning and tailors activities to help children meet them. Children are provided with rich experiences that allow them to learn about the community in which they live. For example, they visit the park to collect twigs and go to the local shop to buy ingredients to make biscuits. n Children's communication and language development is given high priority. Children enjoy listening to stories and visit the library to choose books which

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need to do better?

interest them. They are eager to join in with thoughtful conversations which prompt them to think carefully. Children sing along to nursery rhymes and copy simple actions. n Parents praise the childminder for her caring nature, and comment that their children 'prefer it here than at home'. Parents are provided with pictures and

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need to do better?

25 February 2020 daily updates about their children's time with the childminder. However, the childminder does not share ideas with parents to extend their children's learning at home. n Children's behaviour is outstanding. They show an extraordinary understanding of what is expected of them and when. For example, the childminder asks children to tidy toys away before an activity, and they complete this task quickly and happily. They are eager to put their plates away after finishing their snack. n Care practices are good. The childminder supports children's personal, physical and emotional well-being. She gets to know them well during the settling-in period. Children are encouraged to be independent, for example when washing their hands using soap and when cutting up their own bananas. n The childminder attends mandatory training and keeps up to date with any changes in legislation. However, a comprehensive programme of professional

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need to do better?

development to raise practice to an outstanding level is not established.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and secure. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from harm. She confidently describes the actions she would take should she have concerns about a child, and how she would support children during a medical emergency. Robust procedures are in place to ensure that all adults living in the household are suitable to have contact with children. The childminder understands what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She attends safeguarding training and keeps up to date with changes in legislation.

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should:

n refine the ways in which parents are encouraged to support their children's learning at home n strengthen the programme of professional development to raise practice to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551712 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10143548 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 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Ingol area of Preston. She operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of public holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A tour of the premises was conducted by the inspector and childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, evaluating the impact this has on children's learning and development. n An activity was observed by the inspector, and the childminder and the inspector discussed this afterwards. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at relevant times during the inspection. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the suitability and training of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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

25 February 2020 25 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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