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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Effective settling-in procedures mean children very quickly develop secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder has a warm and playful nature and provides a relaxed and homely environment. Children show they feel happy and safe as they excitedly welcome new visitors and instantly invite them to play. The childminder promotes children's understanding of positive behaviour and boundaries. Children respond very well to her gentle reminders of the rules and instructions she gives.

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The provision is good

Children show very good attitudes to their learning. For example, during play with blocks, children concentrate and remain focused on tasks. They persist with challenges as they determinedly attempt to remove play figures from their vehicles. The childminder uses children's good engagement to maximise learning opportunities. She skilfully steers their learning in different directions, following children's interests and ideas. She makes accurate assessments as she observes and joins in with their play, which further inform her interactions and questions.

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The provision is good

The childminder is alert to the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on the children and families that attend. She uses her observations and assessments of children to determine where they need additional support and then uses this information to inform her curriculum planning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder skilfully draws out children's knowledge and provides suitable challenge while following their ideas. For example, during play with the small world toys young children identify the pig's ears. The childminder offers lots of praise and begins asking where the children's own ears and other body parts are, in good support of children's self-awareness and communication skills. n The childminder provides a language rich environment. Children are provided with many opportunities to learn new vocabulary and build on their listening and attention skills. For example, the childminder introduces more complicated named animals, such as 'crocodile'. She says the word slowly, emphasising the syllables and follows with 'snap, snap'. This keeps children engaged, promotes good listening and exposes them to new and exciting words. n The childminder sequences children's learning well. She ensures that she

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need to do better?

focuses on the skills children need to develop and achieve new goals. For example, following observations of children's mark making using whole-palm grip, the childminder has planned activities that promote children's small muscle movements, such as malleable play. This provides excellent support for children's move to tripod grip and eventual pencil control for later writing. n Partnerships with parents are strong, overall. The childminder works well with

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need to do better?

21 July 2021 parents when children first start and she values the information shared on children's existing skills and interests. The childminder also builds a close rapport with parents, who comment very positively on the quality of her care. However, the childminder does not regularly share information with parents about children's development and her planning for their next steps, to help parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder has made good improvements since her last inspection and there is a good focus on self-evaluation. All required records are in place and permissions are sought from parents. where necessary. The childminder uses her networking opportunities, such as via online early years forums, to discuss early years topics and gain inspiration for her own setting. The childminder is currently working on enhancing her outdoor provision. n The childminder engages in professional development opportunities that are well

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need to do better?

targeted and informed. For example, the childminder has been conducting her own research to help to build her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty strategy and how this relates to her role as an early years practitioner. n The childminder has a small range of resources that reflect the diversity of life in modern Britain. However, these are not sufficient to help to ensure that all children develop a positive attitude to their individuality and enable them to represent themselves during play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is confident in her role of safeguarding children. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is being abused and how to promptly respond to any concerns. The childminder remains up to date on local safeguarding partnership procedures and wider safeguarding issues through regular training and her own research. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against herself or any member of her household. The childminder performs risk assessments of her home and activities the children engage in. For example, the childminder is aware of the dangers of the very warm weather and keeps children inside during the hottest parts of the day.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with parents and share more information regarding children's development and planned next steps that help parents to be able to continue children's learning at home n extend opportunities for children to learn about diversity and to enable them to represent themselves during play, helping all children to develop a positive attitude to their individuality.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403068 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10146993 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 4 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Chorley. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 held discussions about the early years provision and meeting children's needs. n The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Discussions were held following a joint observation and the inspector took account of the childminder's evaluations. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

21 July 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

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