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 are happy with the calm childminder. They show that they feel safe as they move confidently around the large indoor and outside spaces at the childminder's home. Children show curiosity and are engaged in the interesting and ambitious activities that the childminder plans for them. For example, toddlers enjoy making marks with 'ice-paints'. They notice how the ice smashes when they drop it. Toddlers repeat their newly learned word, 'smash', with glee.

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The provision is good

Children's physical development is promoted well. Children have plenty of space to play and dance inside. They run around in the fresh air and practise their balancing skills while riding on wheeled toys in the garden. Toddlers delight in climbing onto a small platform where they declare themselves 'King of the Castle'. Children's overall well-being is promoted well.

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The provision is good

Children generally behave well. Occasionally, children become frustrated and display more challenging behaviour. The childminder sensitively steps in to help children to learn to manage their emotions and to remind them of her expectations. Children are polite and follow the childminder's good example. They say please and the childminder reminds them to say thank you. The childminder offers consistent praise for children's efforts and achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and takes care to incorporate their individual interests into their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to use balls in the paint tray, as she knows that this will capture their interest in making marks, in readiness for writing. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She asks questions to check children's understanding and to promote their thinking skills. The childminder takes care to give children enough time to think and answer before moving on. Children make good progress in all areas of learning. n The childminder sources training to support her teaching practice. She targets her training to have an impact on children's learning. For instance, the childminder has completed training on incorporating mathematics into different areas of the provision. She designed a 'scavenger hunt' for children to enjoy

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need to do better?

while also practising their counting skills. n The childminder uses songs and rhymes well to promote children's communication and language skills. She narrates children's play particularly well and reads to children in an engaging manner. Children join in with familiar words and actions. Occasionally, the childminder uses incorrect pronunciation when talking to children. This means that children do not always hear and

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need to do better?

20 July 2022 practise correct vocabulary. That said, overall, children are making good progress with their language skills. n The childminder helps children to develop independence skills. Children learn about rules and the routines of the day. For example, young children know that they take off their wellington boots when they come inside. They try hard to do this for themselves. n Children learn about making good choices to support a healthy lifestyle. The childminder gives them positive messages about physical exercise and rest. Children eat healthy food. However, the childminder does not routinely support children to understand the importance of using technology appropriately. For example, children do not learn to limit their screen time. This hinders children's ability to learn to make sensible choices when using technology. n Children develop their social skills on outings. They look forward to their weekly

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story time at the library, where they learn about their community. Children begin to appreciate that other people are different from them and to celebrate difference. This helps children to develop an understanding of the diverse world. n The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. She shares information with them about their children's learning and about their day. The childminder shares activities with parents to promote further discussion with their children. For instance, the childminder sends tomato plants home for children and parents to observe as they grow and produce fruit. Parents feel involved in their children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding practice and procedure. She understands how to keep children safe from radicalisation and extreme views. The childminder understands indicators of abuse and the procedure which she must follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She understands what to do in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder ensures that procedures are followed to keep children with allergies safe. She maintains good hygiene practice to ensure children's ongoing good health and safety.

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should:

n use correct vocabulary when talking to children, so that children consistently hear and practise the correct pronunciation of words n teach children to use technology appropriately to further promote healthy lifestyle choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2569244 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10239276 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in the Grimsargh area of Preston. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, term time only. Additional care is available during holidays by prior arrangement. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed her curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of teaching practice together. n The inspector observed teaching practice, care practices and routines of the day. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback and their views were taken into consideration. n A sample of documentation was viewed by the inspector and taken into account, including accident and injury records.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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