Lloyd, Katharine

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 very happy and settled in the calm and organised environment. They have formed secure attachments with the childminder. They confidently play with, and alongside, their friends. The childminder has high expectations for children, and she allows them time to listen, respond and fully understand tasks. Children show a positive attitude to learning. They are enthusiastic and eager to learn. They enjoy singing nursery rhymes and spontaneously burst into 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' when playing with the toy farm. The childminder skilfully seizes this opportunity to introduce children to real sheep wool, which they accurately describe as 'soft and smelly'. The childminder extends their knowledge by explaining about the process of turning fleece into knitted cardigans. Children excitedly recall that their nanna knits cardigans.

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The provision is good

Behaviour is very good. Children show care and concern for their friends and for living creatures. When children have accidents, their friends give them a kiss and cuddle to make them feel better. A spider hiding in the sand tray is carefully lifted out. Children say, 'He won't hurt you,' and they competently count his eight legs before putting him safely in the garden. The environment is very respectful. Manners are expected and naturally used. The childminder encourages the children to recognise their own achievements. They proudly say, 'I did it!,' when pouring yeast into a mixer to make pizza dough for tea. The consistent use of praise results in children who clearly blossom and thrive in the care of the nurturing childminder.

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n Children benefit greatly from the rural environment. They enjoy growing and caring for flowers and vegetables. Children observe and discuss cows, butterflies and birds. They recall their regular garden visitor, John the squirrel. This helps them to develop a love of nature and learn about the natural world. n Hygiene practices are very good. Children wash their hands after playing outdoors, using the toilet and before eating. The childminder encourages independence and provides age-appropriate equipment, such as a toilet step. Children are becoming increasingly independent in meeting their own care needs. n The childminder allows children time to listen, understand and respond. She narrates activities for children, introducing new words such as 'knead' when they are manipulating dough. The childminder encourages recall to test previous learning, such as what flour is made from. She has a clear vision for her

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curriculum and ensures that children's confidence and communication are a focus. n Activities are stimulating and enjoyable, and children are learning through play. However, the childminder does not always use the activities effectively to

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22 June 2022 challenge and extend children's understanding of mathematical concepts further. This lack of precision means that in some areas of development the children are not progressing in line with her planned curriculum. n Parents appreciate the care provided by the childminder. They describe how they 'feel at ease' with her. They are particularly pleased that she allows children to 'freely express their personality'. Parents describe her as 'gentle' and they like the way that she encourages children to discuss their feelings. They feel that their children have made more progress in her care than they 'could have imagined'. n The childminder makes good use of non-statutory curriculum guidance. For example, she learns new ways of providing young children with opportunities to balance and develop their core skills. Young children are extremely confident and competent in their large-muscle skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. Doors are locked and the home is safe for play both indoors and outdoors. Robust procedures are in place for checking and recording visitors. The childminder has a good knowledge of a broad range of safeguarding issues, including how these have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. She understands the correct procedures to follow if she was worried about a child. Appropriate sun safety measures are in place and the time that children spend in the sunshine is carefully monitored. This ensures that children are learning about, and experience, keeping safe outdoors.

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should:

n develop the curriculum to ensure that it is well sequenced to enhance children's skills and enable them to build on what they already know.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560509 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10190670 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Wardle area of Rochdale. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector evaluated activities with the childminder and discussed the quality of education and learning opportunities she provides. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

22 June 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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