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 a warm welcome when they arrive at this childminder's home. They excitedly greet the childminder and confidently get ready for the day. Children are kept safe, indoors and outdoors, as they enjoy access to a range of interesting resources. They confidently select their favourite toys and books to share with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be polite and kind in this warm and homely environment. Toddlers say 'please' when asking for more snack. They are supported to tidy away one activity before getting out another one. A consistent routine supports children to feel secure and understand what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

Parents are thrilled with the childminder's nurturing approach and the progress that their children make in her care. Children are happy and are engaged in their learning. The activities provided support their interests and fuel their curiosity for new experiences. Children are developing positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware that toddlers born during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had fewer opportunities to play with groups of children. She regularly takes them to play sessions and dance classes to meet other children. This helps them to build confidence and develop their skills in sharing and taking turns in larger groups.

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need to do better?

n Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are eager to get busy when they arrive. She supports them to become increasingly independent and responds quickly when they seek reassurance. Her skilful teaching ensures that children make excellent progress in their learning. n The childminder takes every opportunity to talk and sing with toddlers. This helps to develop their vocabulary. She describes what she is doing and poses appropriate questions. The childminder cleverly holds the attention of toddlers. She makes activities practical and linked to their interests. This maximises children's learning and develops their listening skills. n Children are developing a love of books, stories and songs. They regularly select a book from the book box and bring it to the childminder to share. Puppets and feely books are used to make stories enjoyable and engaging for toddlers. Toddlers know animal names and join in with these as the childminder sings 'Old

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need to do better?

MacDonald had a farm'. They are developing confidence in using their new words. n The childminder evaluates her provision well. She has a clear understanding of children's learning needs. She plans experiences that will build effectively on

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18 May 2022 what they already know and can do. The resources offered are age appropriate and children love to play with them. The childminder plans to provide more opportunities for children to explore natural materials. n The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. They use large chalks to draw roadways on the flagstones outdoors and push cars along them. This helps to build their muscle control when drawing lines and circles ready to begin writing. Children have lots of opportunities to climb, balance and dance. This supports them to build strength and stamina. n Parents are extremely happy with the care and education provided. They say that the childminder is 'like a second mum'. Parents value the opportunities that they have to talk with the childminder about their child's progress. They report that children are always excited to see the childminder and the friends that they

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have made. n Children are supported to become aware of what makes them unique. The childminder provides opportunities to celebrate differences between people and cultures. Outings to the park and other community venues are used to develop children's knowledge of the wider world. n The childminder understands how children learn. She recognises that she may need to work with parents and other agencies to support children who make less progress than expected and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, she is not clear about how this support would be accessed to ensure that more-vulnerable children make progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes regular training to ensure that her knowledge of child protection is up to date. She understands how to identify and report any concerns that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is aware of how to keep children safe online and supervises children whenever they access the internet. The childminder carries out effective risk assessments of the environment. Toddlers are given close supervision when accessing the learning environment. The childminder helps the children to become aware of good hygiene practices and children are supported to wash their hands before eating.

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should:

n use professional development to better understand how working in partnership with a range of agencies can support children's learning needs n implement plans to enhance children's imaginative play by offering a wider range of natural materials and open-ended resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2522036 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10208109 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Oswaldtwistle, Hyndburn. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector considered how the childminder works in partnership with parents and others. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including first-aid certificates, attendance records and children's contracts. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

18 May 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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18 May 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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