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 are well-mannered and content in their play. They access a range of resources independently and create their own games. Children enjoy learning about the life cycle of flowers and watering plants outside. They show happiness and excitement when they find real 'bugs' in the sticks and leaves. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination and have learned to use tools, such as paintbrushes, correctly. This helps to build the muscles in their hands that they need for early writing. Children are secure with the childminder and enjoy exploring in the calm and cosy spaces she provides. They learn to care for themselves and others. For example, older children take younger children's hands and guide them around the playroom. Others pass their friends a tissue if they need to blow their nose. Children are extremely proud when they help out, and they await the childminder's loving praise and cuddles. Children understand what is expected of

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The provision is good

them. They share, take turns and follow instructions with ease.

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The provision is good

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has been mindful that children have not mixed with other people. Children are supported to socialise regularly within their local community. They enjoy eating lunch in cafés and attend playgroups. Children are gaining confidence and learning how to respect each other. They learn about the differences between people and build a picture of what life is like in modern Britain.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carefully evaluates her practice and ensures mandatory safeguarding and first-aid training is up to date. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder has identified areas for improvement to develop children's learning even further but does not always implement these. For instance, the childminder wants children to develop their independence skills. However, she does not always support children to do so, for example by encouraging them to carry out self-care routines themselves, in preparation for starting school. n Children are encouraged to make their own choices during play and lead their learning. The childminder successfully joins in and helps children reflect on prior learning, in order to build on this. Children reflect with the childminder about a seed planting activity. They enjoy looking at how tall their flowers have grown so far, developing their mathematical skills. Children decide to create their own

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plants out of sticks, leaves and sand. They use good imagination skills and show understanding of simple scientific concepts such as how living things grow. Children happily fill and empty containers and are excited to show the childminder and the inspector their creations. The childminder asks children to take photos of their work to share with their parents at home. n Children's communication, language and literacy development is supported well.

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need to do better?

9 March 2022 The childminder models clear words with children and repeats any incorrectly pronounced words. The childminder identifies any speech and language delays and works with parents and other professionals to overcome these quickly. Children attend a weekly library session. They borrow books to continue their enjoyment of reading at home. Children listen carefully to stories with the childminder. She uses enthusiastic tones to her voice and encourages children to recall events to check their learning. Children remember the elephants from the story at the library that were 'stomping'. They too stomp around the room to demonstrate their understanding. n Children's development levels are accurately assessed and supported. The childminder carefully selects resources and activities that she knows children will enjoy and can thrive from. She extends learning throughout the day. For example, when washing paint off their hands in warm water, children investigate

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colour changes and making bubbles. Later, they enjoy chasing bubbles in the outdoor area. Children watch how they move in the wind and enjoy the fresh air. They are making good progress as a result of a suitably challenging curriculum, n The childminder uses additional funding she receives for some children to take them on a variety of outings and buy toys that are of particular interest to children. This helps them experience activities they may not otherwise have and to make good progress in their learning. Parents are happy with the range of opportunities the childminder provides. They receive regular updates about what their children enjoy and any new development goals. This helps learning to continue between home and the childminder's setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of key indicators that suggest a child is at risk of harm. She knows her role in reporting and recording any child protection or welfare concerns. Additionally, the childminder considers the safety of families. She is aware of risks at home that may have a significant impact on children, such as domestic violence. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure for children to explore. She knows how to help children stay safe when using equipment and when on outings. The childminder encourages children to keep themselves and their environment clean. For example, children help wipe tables after painting.

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should:

n implement the curriculum intent consistently for all children to help raise the quality of education further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308621 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064110 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 7 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk to show how she organises the areas used by the children and to discuss her aims for the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and assessed the impact that these are having on children's care, learning and development. n Parents' views were taken account of by the inspector through written feedback. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and children's records.

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Inspection activities

9 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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9 March 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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