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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children feel incredibly safe, secure and content. They have an astute understanding of what is expected of them and aspire to do their very best at all times. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They take pride in following the rules and being polite towards one another. This enables them to develop friendships, which strongly supports their learning and overall well-being. Children are empowered to clearly express their emotions. They know that their thoughts and feelings are important and valued by the childminder. As a result, children develop a strong sense of belonging. This provides them with an exceptionally strong foundation from which to thrive.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extraordinarily confident learners who fully embrace the superb range of learning experiences made available to them. They sustain extremely high levels of engagement and are captivated by the discoveries they make during their play. For example, children feel their chest move as they take a deep breath and are amazed to feel their heart beating. Children are incredibly curious and demonstrate a thirst for knowledge. They strive to challenge themselves and deepen their understanding as a result of the outstanding support they receive from the childminder. Consequently, children develop an abundance of skills that help to ensure that they excel in all areas of their learning. Parents feel empowered to play an incredibly active role in their child's learning and are able to share in their child's achievements.

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need to do better?

n Following the last inspection, the dedicated and passionate childminder has diligently reflected on her practice. This has enabled her to be highly effective in focusing on her professional development. She has made excellent use of partnerships with other professionals to enhance her knowledge. As a result, all children are provided with the very best opportunities to learn. n The childminder's teaching is inspirational. She uses her expert knowledge of how children learn and develop to extend and challenge their learning at every opportunity. As a result, children are pioneering in their own learning and make rapid progress in all aspects of their learning and development. n The childminder skilfully sequences the curriculum to enable children to grasp concepts that are needed for learning. This is particularly effective in supporting children's emerging literacy skills. For example, young children enjoy writing

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sentences and point to words as they read them from left to right. As a result, children are learning to read and write and are exceptionally well prepared for starting school. n The childminder is meticulous in how she plans to support the individual next steps in children's learning. She strives to develop a thorough understanding of

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22 June 2022 the needs of each child as well as their experiences away from the setting. She does this through exceptionally close consultation with parents. As a result, learning is highly relevant to children and they are extremely motivated to try their best. n The childminder skilfully adopts imaginative ways to introduce books and promote a love of reading. For example, children enjoy reading 'The Picture Dictionary'. They choose a word that corresponds with a picture and listen to it being used in a sentence. They then use the word themselves. As a result, children are learning and using new vocabulary and more complex sentence structures, with increasing fluency. n The childminder expertly questions and challenges children's thought processes. This inspires children to set their own number challenges. For example, they want to know who is the tallest. They try different ways to find out, such as

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standing back-to-back and then using the kitchen surface as a measurement guide. As a result, children are skilled thinkers who are able to effectively problem-solve. n The childminder is highly responsive to children's emerging curiosity about how and why things happen. For example, children explain that they wash their hands before eating to stop germs getting into their tummy. As a result, children are extremely knowledgeable about how their bodies work and use this information to keep themselves healthy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about the behaviour of an adult working with children. She is vigilant to the potential signs of abuse and knows how to respond in a timely and appropriate way. The childminder refreshes her safeguarding knowledge regularly by attending child protection training. This enables her to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge remains current. She is proactive in ensuring risk assessments are used to effectively promote children's safety and security. The childminder takes every opportunity to help children to keep themselves safe. For example, when out and about, children help the childminder to look both ways before crossing the road.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307810 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10219685 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 1 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and the childminder observed the children's engagement in activities and had a follow-up discussion about children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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22 June 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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