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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and interact well with the resources around them. They speak with confidence to the childminder and her assistants. Children go for cuddles when they need reassurance, showing they feel secure. Babies know their needs will be swiftly met. They smile and babble during their play. Children's views are valued by the childminder as she listens with intent when they talk to her. They are consistently praised for completing tasks and are encouraged to be independent. This helps to improve children's self-esteem in preparation for future education, such as their move on to school. Children are supported to recognise when their behaviour has a negative impact on others and how to solve disputes together. The childminder sets clear expectations for children to help them reach their full potential.

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The provision is good

Children have a love of reading from an early age. They handle books with interest and anticipate events from stories they know. Children use their embedded literacy skills in a variety of ways. They recognise letters in their environment, such as saying 'x' when they point to the skull and crossbones on a pirate ship. Children demonstrate exploration and problem-solving skills. They work out how to build sturdy bridges together in order to walk along the planks. Children know how to play safely as they hold their arms out to balance. Additionally, they learn how to carefully carry scissors and pass them to their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills from the start. She quickly identifies any gaps in children's speaking skills. The childminder works closely with parents and appropriate professionals to action plans that help children continue to make progress. As a result, children speak with increased clarity. Younger children recognise sounds in their environment. They copy bird noises they research on a device with the childminder. n Children are supported to build on what they already know through exciting and challenging experiences. However, on occasion, activities are not adapted to extend the abilities and interests of all children who take part. This sometimes leads to their learning being limited. For example, children who like to paint using large brush strokes are provided with small paper, therefore, they cannot fully demonstrate and practise their mark-making skills.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has worked hard to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children. She has created an outdoor space where children can practise their physical skills, as well as explore. Children add water to large weighing scales and are thrilled when they pour water through pipes on the wall. Younger children scoop sand and pick herbs to develop their smaller muscles.

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need to do better?

13 July 2022 n The childminder can effectively evaluate her practice and her setting's needs. However, she has not embedded systems to support all assistants to develop an even higher level of skills. Sometimes assistants interrupt children's play and do not use the same engaging teaching skills as the childminder. This occasionally hinders children's concentration and learning. n Children understand how to be hygienic, such as by washing their hands after messy or outdoor play. They learn how to care for one another and follow care routines well. Older children sit with babies and offer cuddles and kind words. Additionally, they pretend to rub sun cream on their dolls as the weather is hot. Children's health and well-being is fully supported by the childminder. n Parents are very satisfied with the care their children receive. They are kept up to date with children's progress and next steps in learning. The childminder and

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need to do better?

parents use shared strategies to support children's needs, such as behaviour techniques. This helps learning and development to continue between home and the childminder's setting. The childminder is working on supporting parents to understand e-safety to help them protect their children at home. n The childminder supports children to be accepting of other people and have the confidence to socialise. She has close links with other local practitioners who she regularly meets with. This gives children the chance to be aware of the differences other people have in the wider community and learn about what makes them unique. Children are respectful and play well together.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have secure knowledge of the key indicators that suggest child abuse. They know how to report a child protection concern in- line with local authority safeguarding procedures. The childminder and her assistants have up-to-date first-aid qualifications. There is always someone present to respond to an accident, keeping children safe. The childminder understands risks that could cause harm to children, and works effectively to remove them. She knows how to safely lay children to sleep. The childminder ensures there is no smoking in the home or the garden.

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should:

n consider how activities are adapted to extend children's learning and help them to participate fully with all the activities and resources on offer to them n continue to improve all assistants' knowledge and skills to ensure that learning is effectively supportive for all children, at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457908 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10237651 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Accrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. She employs two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe, stimulating and suitable for children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and observed their interactions with children.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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

13 July 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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