Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children immerse themselves in a wealth of exciting and highly stimulating learning experiences. For example, children tend to a range of fruits and vegetables that are growing outside. They look for and pick the 'juicy' peapods and enjoy eating them. Children investigate and are inquisitive. They are eager to find out more as they use binoculars and magnifying glasses to explore their surroundings. They examine the intricate features of plants and try to spot the birds, which they tune into by listening very carefully. As a result, children are captivated by their surroundings. Children are highly aware of what is expected of them and they aspire to do their best at all times. As a result, children have high levels of self-esteem and their behaviour is exemplary. They feel extremely safe, happy and loved.

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The provision is outstanding

Children excel with their early reading skills and cherish their favourite books. They are able to recall complex storylines. For example, they flip rapidly through the pages of the book 'Tiger Has a Tantrum' to find the page where the tiger gets cross. They animatedly explain why the tiger is so upset and explain that he has to share. Children are extremely well prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to secure their future learning. This is especially so in relation to starting school.

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n Teaching is of an exceptionally high quality. The childminder skilfully helps children to recall and build on what they know. For example, she asks the children if they remember what 'nocturnal' means. She shows them a picture a of a hedgehog and children quickly explain about animals that come into the garden at night. These interactions support children to construct their knowledge. n The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of how to support children's language to implement highly effective communication strategies. For example, the use of signing is well embedded. Children use signing to ask for 'more' banana and to say 'please' and 'thank you'. As a result, children are supported to communicate their preferences and needs. n Children are developing excellent literacy skills. The childminder clearly models letter sounds. This helps children to begin to read words, such as their names and the names of their friends. As a result, children are prepared well for

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learning to read and write, ready for when they eventually start school. n The routines, resources and environment enable children to try to do things for themselves. For example, without being prompted, children roll up their sleeves and begin filling up the drinking bottles with fresh water. Children tell the inspector that although some things are tricky, they keep trying. As a result, children adopt a can-do approach, which helps them to practise and get better

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12 May 2022 at a range of skills. n The childminder is passionate about children having a range of quality experiences beyond the setting. Children enjoy visiting the local café. They enjoy using their manners and helping out, and they respond positively to the praise their behaviour receives. As a result, children are developing a sense of belonging within the wider community. n Children benefit from an exciting and healthy menu. They anticipate lunchtime with excitement, when their favourite foods are served. Children are used to selecting from a range of different foods. Food is served in an appetising way and is wholesome, with seeded breads, colourful fruit and vegetables and hummus. A range of dietary requirements are supported exceptionally well by the childminder. n The childminder expertly supports children's mathematical development. During snack time, the childminder asks children if they are cutting their toast into

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halves or quarters. She challenges children further by asking if their quarters will be squares or triangles. Children answer quickly and confidently. They are learning mathematical concepts relating to size and shape. n The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She works hard to gain an insight into children's lives at home. This allows her to successfully involve parents when planning to support children's individual needs and learning. As a result, parents feel that their children are receiving what they need in order to gain the very best start in life.

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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 relation to keeping children safe. She understands what action to take should she be concerned about the welfare of a child. Furthermore, she is confident in what steps to take should she have concerns about the behaviour of an adult working with children. She is vigilant and proactive, and knows the possible signs of abuse to look out for. The childminder undertakes daily risk assessments to ensure that the environment is secure. In addition, she makes changes on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety of the premises throughout the day. The childminder attends regular safeguarding and child protection training. This ensures that her knowledge of how to keep children safe remains current.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483984 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10231386 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 8 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Leyland. She operates her childminding service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a physical activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

12 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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Inspection activities

12 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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