Davis, Katie

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 thrive in the care of the dedicated and nurturing childminder. They draw a sense of safety and security from her presence. Children quickly develop their confidence and independently choose what they would like to play with. They choose from a wide range of resources specifically chosen by the childminder to meet their unique needs. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. Children play very well together. They show kindness and empathy for one another. Children behave very well.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are enthused by the wide range of books available and readily select stories for the childminder to share. Children as young as one year of age help her to turn the pages and babble in response to the pictures. They learn to count when the childminder points to different objects and sings number rhymes.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's developing social skills. As a result, she provides a wealth of opportunities for children to socialise with others, particularly in the local community. This successfully supports children's confidence and sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder invests time in getting to know the children in her care and their families. She gains useful information from parents about what children can already do when they start to attend. This enables her to identify children's starting points in learning from the outset. Furthermore, the childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge to sequence children's learning effectively. She carefully plans opportunities that engage children in their learning and help them to build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. This enables her to quickly identify any emerging gaps in children's learning and development. She is aware of the outside agencies she can call on to help her ensure that children receive the precise support required in a timely manner. n The childminder is always on hand to provide reassurance and praise. She talks

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to children as they play, introducing new words and helping children to make links in their learning. For example, the childminder introduces the word 'truck' as children look at pictures. This prompts young children to remember where they have seen other pictures of trucks. They eagerly find and then open books to show her further pictures of trucks. n The childminder has a clear focus on supporting all children to become effective communicators. For instance, when children are still learning to speak clearly,

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need to do better?

7 July 2022 she uses their fascination with animals to encourage them to practise their sounds by making animal noises. Overall, children are challenged effectively in their learning. The childminder asks questions to check children's understanding. However, on occasion, she does not give children enough time to think, respond and demonstrate what they know and can do before supporting them further. n Children are very independent. The childminder supports them to make choices. She teaches children the importance of a healthy lifestyle, reminding them of the importance of using a tissue to wipe their noses and then sanitising their hands. Children enjoy a wide range of physical activities in the childminder's garden and during trips to the local park. The childminder provides a range of healthy home- cooked meals that take account of children's individual dietary requirements. n Since returning from a period of maternity leave, the childminder has focused

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her professional development on updating mandatory training, such as her first- aid and safeguarding qualifications. More recently, opportunities that focus her professional development on raising the quality of her teaching skills to the highest level have been limited. n Parents speak extremely highly of the care and education their children receive from the childminder. They feel reassured that their children are safe and happy. The childminder ensures that she shares detailed information about children's routines and their next steps in learning. This helps parents to support and enhance their child's learning and development at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to promote children's welfare at all times. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. This supports her to quickly notice any concerns about children's welfare and report these to the appropriate professionals without delay. The childminder knows how to report any allegations about herself or anyone in her house. She understands the potential dangers linked with the use of the internet and takes appropriate action to protect children. The childminder regularly checks the environment for hazards and takes appropriate action to minimise any risks to children.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to think, respond and demonstrate what they know and can do when asking questions to challenge them in their learning n focus professional development opportunities on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562285 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10190956 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2018 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire. She operates her provision all year round, from 7.45am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 her evaluation of the the setting. n The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas of her home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they are making. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector. These included documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and complaints. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections of her practice with her.

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Inspection activities

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

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