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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a great deal of time outdoors exploring the natural world and being physically active. The childminder supports children very well to learn about nature and animals that live in gardens and countryside. Children develop an appreciation of wildlife as they watch birds tend to their nest and name the different variety of birds that visit the garden. This interest was further enhanced when they visited a local nature reserve. The park ranger showed children the different types of bird's nests in the trees and on water. The children chat with glee about what they saw.

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The provision is good

The childminder models speech well and purposefully adds words to conversations, supporting children to develop their vocabulary. Children develop good listening skills and enjoy a wide range of books where they express themselves and learn new words. They learn to use pictures in books and ask the childminder questions so that they can learn more about topics that interest them. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder is extremely attentive to children's needs and they thoroughly enjoy their time with her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to continuously develop her knowledge and skills. She evaluates her setting and creates plans to extend children's learning and development opportunities. Systems are in place to get feedback from children, parents and other professionals. n Children confidently explore the childminder's homely environment. They enjoy a great deal of affection and reassurance from the childminder and benefit from her caring nature. Children giggle as they play with the childminder and show high levels of emotional well-being. n The childminder has strong partnerships in place with parents. She considers the needs of families and helps them in a sensitive and supportive way. Parents enjoy regular communication with the childminder. She keeps them informed about their children's development and offers suggestions to extend their learning at home. n Children show good levels of engagement in activities. The childminder regularly

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checks their level of understanding when she communicates with them. She identifies areas where children need to develop skills, such as mark making. However, sometimes, there are not opportunities for children to access materials to develop these skills further. n Children develop a good understanding of risk. For instance, the childminder teaches children to hold her hand as they lean to see the tadpoles in the lake. This supports children to learn how to stay safe by the lake. n The childminder creates a stimulating environment where children make choices in their play. Children play with dough using the small muscles in their hands to

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2 June 2021 create fruit, and they pretend to feed the childminder. However, the childminder does not incorporate the language of mathematics throughout children's activities, in order to support them to develop knowledge of size, counting and volume as they play. n The childminder supports children to develop their growing independence to support their move to school. Children eat independently from their packed lunch and learn to peel their own orange and open their own cereal bar. Children learn to master personal hygiene skills with close support. n The childminder has been attentive to the needs of the children during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She has evaluated the possible impact this may have had on the social well-being of the children and has taken steps to promote this when restrictions allowed. For example, she has joined a forest school club where children can play and meet outdoors. Children make new

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friendships and play alongside each other in a safe way.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and clearly describes how she would report concerns about a child's welfare. She identifies a range of indicators that could suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands her duty to prevent children and families being drawn into extremist views. She is vigilant about visitors to her home, ensuring children are never left with people who are not suitable.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to practise making marks and develop their early writing skills n extend children's learning about early mathematics to enhance their understanding of counting, size and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558435 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10190165 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. She considered the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors and the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and took account of parents' verbal feedback. n A learning walk was completed with the childminder. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she determines what children know and how she decides what they need to learn next. n Evidence of suitability and qualifications were seen and the inspector assessed

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the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

2 June 2021 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

2 June 2021 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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