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 cared for in a safe, inclusive and homely environment. They are very settled and play happily with their peers. The childminder organises her environment so that it reflects children's interests. Overall, children access a wide variety of age-appropriate toys and resources that are stored in low-level boxes. This enables children to make independent choices and initiate their own play. There are high expectations for children. For example, the childminder expects children to gain good language and physical skills, which are needed for the next stage of their education. Children learn to share and take turns, encouraging good behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their play and learning. They are curious about the world around them and are interested in finding things out and exploring the environment. For example, they recall looking for worms outside and remember the worm when they see it in a book, matching the picture to the one on the wall. The childminder recognises the importance of good speaking and listening skills to children's overall development. Children persist at challenging tasks and communicate their ideas and needs well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a positive role model and acts promptly and sensitively to guide the children. She has a secure understanding of the children's needs. She uses positive communication during her interactions with children to support their emotional needs and help them learn how to behave appropriately. Children understand the childminder's routines and expectations from an early age. For instance, children identify their high chair and individually named cup. Children giggle as they take turns during peekaboo games. The childminder uses enjoyable activities that support children to develop positive interactions. n The childminder enhances children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to children in a calm and caring manner. She teaches new vocabulary during conversations and through sharing stories. The childminder sings with younger children, copies their babbling sounds and repeats words to

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them. This helps children to increase their vocabulary. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's learning and development. She is responsive to their individual needs and gets to know each child's stage of development and learning style well. However, she does not precisely focus professional development opportunities on further developing her knowledge and skills, to help all children make the best possible progress. n Babies are inquisitive and confidently move around the childminder's home. The childminder provides opportunities for them to develop an early understanding of cause and effect. For instance, young children manipulate a range of

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28 July 2022 electronic toys to create different rhymes, sounds and responses. This helps to develop their coordination and physical skills. However, there are less opportunities for young children to explore and investigate different materials and textures, such as sand and water. n The childminder provides a range of activities for children to develop their literacy skills. She has a wide variety of books and uses these effectively to support children's early literacy skills. Children freely choose books to read and show an interest in stories. Regular visits to the library build on children's love of books and future reading skills. n The childminder makes good use of community resources to extend children's learning. Children enjoy outings to parks and local groups. They have opportunities to build social skills as they meet and interact with others. The childminder plans some activities for children that acknowledge well-known

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events and festivals. For example, children celebrate Easter and discuss Diwali. Children broaden their experiences through a wide range of outings. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They receive daily feedback and regular updates on their children's progress. The childminder shares children's next steps in learning and seeks information about what children are learning at home. She uses this to plan further activities for them. This gives children the opportunity to practise what they have learned before.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children's safety and welfare. She is aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at harm and knows who to contact to report any concerns. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training so she is familiar with any changes to safeguarding requirements. She understands the possible risks of children and their families being exposed to extreme views and practices. The childminder uses risk assessments and daily checks of her home effectively to help keep children safe. She supervises children well, ensuring they are always within her sight or hearing.

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should:

n target plans for professional development more effectively to improve the quality of teaching even further n build on the range of natural resources to support children to explore and investigate using their senses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550388 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10221563 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Morecambe. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an 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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about the childminder's suitability and training. n Written feedback from parents was given to the inspector, who took account of

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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