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 Good

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The provision is good

Children form very secure relationships with the kind and caring childminder. They are happy, content and confident. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend at this warm and welcoming home-from-home setting. They are confident to lead their own learning and make independent choices about what they want to play with or do. Children play well together and show kindness and concern for each other. For example, they share toys and take turns as they play alongside each other. Children behave well. They listen to instructions and demonstrate a good understanding of routine and what is expected of them. They respond well to the high expectations of the childminder. Children are keen to try new things and explore and investigate with enthusiasm.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the difficult time children have had during the COVID- 19 pandemic. She plans well for young children and concentrates on developing their personal, social and emotional development. In particular, she has focused her recent teaching on supporting children's confidence in group situations. As a result, children are developing resilience. They display a positive attitude to new situations and are self-assured.

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n The childminder has a robust understanding of children's individual needs. She gathers precise information when children first start at her setting to help ensure that they settle quickly. The childminder successfully takes account of children's interests and what they need to learn next when planning activities. For example, children concentrate intently on a new toy that the childminder has recently purchased for them, to help develop their problem-solving skills. Children concentrate intently and show perseverance as they calculate and try to place the correct size wooden carrots into the container. The childminder introduces the language of size as children play and models counting. n Overall, the childminder supports children's emerging language skills well. She asks older children thought-provoking questions and continually encourages children to express their ideas and to talk about what they are doing. When

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supporting younger children, the childminder models language and conversation and uses repetition to reinforce their understanding. However, sometimes, children use their dummies unnecessarily, which can interfere with their language development. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their understanding of the wider world around them. The childminder regularly takes children out and about in the local community. They visit community venues and places of interest. Furthermore, the childminder promotes children's understanding of festivals and celebrations. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain.

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25 January 2022 n Children are developing a good understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder supports children to independently manage their self-care skills, such as regular handwashing. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. Older children help to cut up bananas for their friends at snack time. They are reminded to take regular drinks to ensure that they stay hydrated. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to engage in physical activities, such as playing in the garden or going for a walk. n Children's emerging literacy skills are well supported. For example, the childminder encourages children to make marks with crayons and pencils. Stories are very important in the childminder's provision. Children eagerly climb onto the childminder's lap and snuggle together to listen to their favourite tales. The childminder reads with enthusiasm. Children turn the pages independently

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and point excitedly to the pictures. n The childminder demonstrates a genuine passion for her work. She is methodical in her approach and accurately identifies improvements that can be made. For example, the childminder has recognised the need for further training. She understands how engaging in purposeful professional development opportunities will help to improve her teaching skills to the highest level. n Partnerships with parents are a true strength of the childminder's provision. She holds daily discussions with parents and shares their children's achievements and next steps in their learning. Parents' comments are overwhelmingly positive. They appreciate the care and attention that the childminder gives to their children, and the friendly advice and guidance that she offers.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of how to protect children from harm and knows how to keep them safe. She has attended safeguarding training to ensure she keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder recognises when a child may be at risk and knows who to contact, should she need to report any concerns. Additionally, she understands who she should contact if there is a safeguarding allegation made against her or a member of her household. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden to help provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

n strengthen further an awareness of how to promote children's growing vocabulary and communication skills n build on professional development plans in order to enhance practice and children's achievements to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309130 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064215 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity together. The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including the suitability of adults living in the household and first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2022 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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