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 their time at this warm and welcoming setting. The childminder provides a home-from-home environment, where children are happy and settled. Children's learning is supported through activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors. Children display high levels of confidence, for example when selecting activities and resources and requesting a drink or snack. The childminder recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on children's opportunities to socialise and explore their community. The childminder has provided experiences, such as visiting the local park and beach, to build their knowledge of the world around them. The children have also attended groups in the community at local play centres, in order to help build their confidence and prepare them for starting pre-school. The childminder also uses books and photos to help children learn about the community in which they live and the similarities

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The provision is good

and differences between themselves and others.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses stories, songs, rhymes and a wide range of vocabulary to support children's communication and language. Children enjoy these opportunities and are confident communicators. They talk about what they enjoy doing while at the childminder's, such as playing in the den, going to the beach and hiding from dinosaurs. When outside the childminder asked, 'what happened to the deciduous trees'? and children respond saying 'the leaves have fallen off because it is autumn'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks training to develop her knowledge and teaching skills further. For example, the revised early years foundation stage training has helped the childminder to shape her curriculum. In addition, well-being training has helped her to support children with their feelings and emotions following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play in order to support children with their physical skills. Children are encouraged to take risks while using the outdoor equipment to climb on a wooden frame and ride bikes. The outdoor classroom is a lovely and well-resourced space for the children to play and learn in. Children independently choose writing tools and create artwork that they display with pride. n Children understand the expectations of the childminder and behave appropriately. Children use their manners and play alongside others, sharing and

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taking turns. The childminder encourages the children to resolve conflicts between themselves and provides support where necessary. n Overall, the childminder knows what she wants the children to learn and the curriculum supports their learning. However, the childminder does not always

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need to do better?

23 November 2021 provide opportunities to challenge children to the highest level. This limits their opportunities to think and solve problems. n Children are offered healthy snacks and meals and are given choices about what they would like to eat and drink. For example, at snack time, smoothies were requested. The children accessed the ingredients, made the smoothies together and enjoyed drinking them. The childminder also teaches children about growing their own fruit and vegetables in the garden. n The childminder is aware of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities as well as children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder knows who to contact should she need to seek additional support for children who may require it. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say that they are kept informed of their child's day as well as the progress they are making. The childminder shares

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information about the early years foundation stage with parents as well as suggestions for activities at home. They say that their children look forward to going to the childminder's and they are happy and settled.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to identify children who may be at risk under the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder takes precautions to keep her home safe for children attending. The childminder has equipment to promote safety for the children, such as safety knives for the children to use. The childminder visually checks the environment for hazards to ensure the setting is safe. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n adapt the planning of activities to ensure learning opportunities are challenging and encourage children to think critically and problem solve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2535267 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10208563 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 2019 and lives in Lytham St Annes. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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 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 observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff, the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder of a planned activity. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

23 November 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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