Coxhead, Lauren Emma Hyland

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 happy and clearly enjoy spending time in this warm and welcoming provision. They develop secure and trusting bonds with the childminder. Children are confident, self-assured learners and are highly motivated. They independently select what they want to play with from a range of high-quality resources that are attractively presented. For example, children write shopping lists as they develop their imaginative skills while playing with the toy shop. They concentrate intently as they learn how to operate a hole punch, persevering in this challenging task. Children are delighted when they see the shapes that the hole punch has made. Their efforts are warmly celebrated by the kind and nurturing childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve, particularly around their behaviour. The childminder instils positivity in children. She gently explains to children what is expected of them and offers occasional reminders to share and take turns. Children understand routines of the setting. They help to tidy away toys and respond quickly to the childminder's clear and consistent instructions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has taken necessary precautions to reduce the spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, parents do not currently access the provision. The childminder has worked tirelessly to maintain communication. When children could not attend, she called them and met with them and their families at her gate to chat and spend time together. This helped children to settle extremely quickly after periods of absence.

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need to do better?

n Children have lovely opportunities to learn about the natural world around them. The childminder's home is part of a working farm and, as such, children engage in activities such as pumpkin growing and harvesting. Furthermore, the childminder takes children on many outings to the local community where they learn about difference and diversity and their place within society. This helps children to develop an awareness of what it is like to live in modern Britain. n Talking, singing, reading and listening are an important part of the childminder's curriculum. Children enjoy singing their favourite songs and listening to familiar stories. The childminder introduces new vocabulary such as 'squelch' and 'peach'. She ensures that children hear the correct pronunciation of letter sounds and narrates as they play. This helps to ensure that children hear a rich variety of language as they develop their communication skills. Older children begin to

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need to do better?

form familiar letters from their name. However, there are less opportunities in the environment for children to learn that print carries meaning. n The provision for mathematics is good. The childminder weaves mathematical

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need to do better?

4 March 2022 language through children's play and everyday routines. For example, children count and sort coloured pom-poms. Older children are supported to roll a dice and gather the corresponding number of pom-poms to what number is reflected on the dice. During routines, the childminder talks about children cutting their toast in half. They calculate how many plates they will need as they eagerly help the childminder to set the table for snack. n Children's health and well-being are considered well. Children engage in daily outdoor energetic activities. For example, they chase after bubbles and develop their gross motor skills as they operate wheeled toys. Children enjoy moving to music. They sing and dance and use props such as wooden sticks, as they crouch down low and stretch up high. Children show an awareness of good hygiene procedures and wash their hands independently after blowing their nose

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or playing outside, and before mealtimes. n The childminder is a dedicated and passionate practitioner. She carefully reflects on her provision to help her to provide the best possible learning experiences for children. For example, the childminder has accurately identified the need to further develop opportunities for children to strengthen their fine motor and mark-making skills. She plans to create a dedicated area that excites and entices children. The childminder recognises that this is an important part of a child's development in securing skills needed for their future learning. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder's provision. They are grateful for the support she has given them, particularly regarding settling-in arrangements and ensuring that children's individual needs are met. Parents describe the progress their children have made and how they are 'thriving' in the

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She is able to confidently identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and talks knowledgeably about how she would report any concerns. The childminder completes regular training to ensure that her knowledge and skills remain up to date. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure her home is safe for children, and addresses any potential hazards, for example securing her external gate to maintain children's safety at all times. The childminder maintains all required paperwork, including recording children's arrival and departure times.

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should:

n develop opportunities for children to understand that print carries meaning, to

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4 March 2022 further support their literacy development n refine existing opportunities for reluctant mark makers to develop their fine motor skills even further, particularly in the indoor area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556895 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10175126 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 Whitestake, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A learning walk was completed with the childminder to discuss the curriculum intent and how the provision is organised. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector reviewed a variety of documents, including evidence of the suitability of those living in the household, qualifications, first-aid certificates and policies and procedures. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

4 March 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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