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 thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in this happy and nurturing environment. They frequently roar with laughter as they enjoy interacting with their friends. Children have formed caring bonds with the childminder and are eager to share their achievements with her. For example, children persevere as they learn to use a pipette to transport water and proudly show the childminder what they can do. Children feel safe and their self-esteem is high.

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The provision is good

Children become confident communicators in this language-rich environment. They discuss the names of the musical instruments as they play them and talk about the different sounds they make. The childminder asks children open questions and engages them in thoughtful conversations. For example, children describe what might happen when they mix colours and talk about past activities they have enjoyed doing. Children have lots of opportunities to talk and socialise. They become confident in conversations.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and demonstrate impeccable manners. They enjoy playing together and can share their resources with minimal support from the childminder. For instance, they use a timer to help them to take turns and enthusiastically say, 'your turn now' as they give the toy to their friends when the timer runs out. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She carefully observes children and finds out what they know and can do. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan activities that engage children and teach them the skills that they need to learn next. For example, children learn to write their names by dipping their fingers in the water and making marks on the walls outside. All children make good progress from their starting points. n Children are supported to develop independence in taking care of their own needs. They put on their own coats and boots and independently wash their hands after using paints. The childminder has high expectations of the children and provides many opportunities for them to do things for themselves. She carefully supervises as children skilfully use knives to cut up their own fruit at snack time. Children are learning skills that will support them when they transition to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's mathematics development. She uses many opportunities to incorporate mathematics into the children's play. For example, she compares the amounts of water in each jug and encourages children to use words, such as 'more' and 'less'. Children have a secure understanding of early mathematical concepts.

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need to do better?

23 May 2022 n Children's physical development is promoted through a range of activities. They regularly walk along the beach and enjoy riding trikes in the childminder's garden. Children say, 'I am good at this' as they throw a ball high up in the air and successfully catch it again. Children's physical skills are developing well. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder offers advice to parents and ensures that they are kept well informed about their children's next steps. Parents feel that their children are challenged in their learning and make good progress, particularly in their communication and social skills. Parents describe the close bond that their children have with the childminder and say that their children are very happy in her care. n The childminder is reflective and regularly reviews her practice. She participates in mandatory training, such as first aid, to ensure her skills and knowledge are

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need to do better?

maintained. However, the childminder does not extend her professional development opportunities further, to help her to continually raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular child protection and safeguarding training. She recognises the signs of abuse and knows how to respond to any concerns she may have about children in her care. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and risk assesses effectively to ensure that her home is safe and suitable for children. The childminder is aware of the possible risks when she takes children on outings and ensures that she supervises children closely in these situations.

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should:

n explore further professional development opportunities that will help to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2542012 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10215376 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 2019 and lives in Heysham, Morecambe. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and the impact of these on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 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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23 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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