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 are settled and happy at this warm and friendly setting. Despite changes to routines due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children show resilience and take changes in their stride. The childminder and the children develop nurturing and respectful relationships. Children go to the childminder for hugs if they need reassurance, which helps them to feel secure. Children show curiosity towards visitors. They are confident to talk during adult-led activities and during their own self-chosen play.

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The provision is good

Children have positive attitudes towards their learning. They follow their own interests and select their favourite toys to play with. Children use small-muscle skills as they stack building blocks together. They use spoons to scoop oats and shake containers to explore the sound that can be made. Children play with small models of superheroes and create their own stories. They develop large-muscle skills as they march and tap sticks to songs. Children learn the names of different body parts while singing 'Heads, shoulders, knees and toes'. Babies giggle with delight while they look at their reflections in mirrors, and as the childminder plays peekaboo with them. Babies develop their hand-to-eye coordination by slotting plastic coins through holes and clapping with delight.

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need to do better?

n Children, including those with funded places, make good progress. They access a broad and balanced curriculum, which follows their interests and builds on what they already know and can do. For example, the childminder uses a fascination with squirrels to encourage children to count acorns and to develop number recognition. Children remember a trip to the park and talk about where squirrels live and what they eat. n The childminder promotes children's communication, language and literacy skills well. Children select their own books throughout the day. They tell stories to themselves as they turn the pages. For example, children look at the pictures in 'Supertato' and excitedly say that 'he is going to save the day'. Children sing songs and copy dance movements. The childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'squabbling, slithery' and 'stripy', to build on their growing vocabulary. n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify ways to further improve. For

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need to do better?

example, she purchases toys following children's interests. However, the childminder does not always organise the play environment to fully promote children's engagement and focus on learning. For example, background music is left on as children try to listen to stories. During dancing activities, toys are left across the floor, which reduces the dancing space. n Children enjoy walks in the local area and visits to places, such as the farm.

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need to do better?

10 September 2021 These experiences help to promote their physical skills and enable children to learn about the world around them. They learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, as COVID-19 limits visitors to the setting, the childminder uses the internet to help children to learn about different cultures and family structures. n Care practices are good. Children eat nutritious, home-cooked food. The childminder encourages them to develop their independence. For example, children help to get the plates out ready for snack time. They learn to put on their own shoes, wipe their hands before eating and eat using cutlery. The childminder gets to know children well when they first start, which helps them to settle quickly. Links with other settings help children in their eventual move to school. n Children behave well. They take turns with toys and learn to be considerate of

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other people. For example, they invite other children into their play by handing them toys. The childminder provides clear expectations which children follow well. n Parents comment that the childminder is the 'perfect fit' for their children. They value the care updates and pictures that she shares with them. However, the information provided to parents does not always focus on how they can support and extend their children's learning at home. In addition, the childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents to enhance the self-evaluation of the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The premises are safe and secure. The childminder completes safeguarding training and keeps this knowledge up to date. She knows how to keep children protected from harm. The childminder has a broad understanding of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and breast ironing. She understands the steps to take if there are concerns about children's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against herself or a household member. Comprehensive procedures ensure that all adults living in the household are suitable to have contact with children.

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should:

n refine the intent for the organisation of the environment, to fully promote children's engagement and focus on learning n strengthen partnership working with parents, so that they are fully involved in the evaluation of the setting and are helped to support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561452 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10190724 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Haslingden, Lancashire. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in his evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a tour of the premises and a learning walk, discussing the childminder's intent for the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection and evaluated the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A telephone discussion was held between the inspector and a parent, to gather their views. n An observation of an activity was carried out, and the inspector and childminder discussed this afterwards. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of

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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

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