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 settled in the care of the nurturing childminder. They consistently demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children of all ages draw confidence and security from the childminder's presence. They eagerly welcome visitors and are keen to show what they know and can do. For example, children carefully sort toy animals according to where they live. They recall visiting the local zoo and remember which animals live in water and which animals live on land.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and recognises when to challenge children's thinking as they play. She acknowledges that some children need extra support to socialise in larger groups. The childminder undertakes a range of carefully planned outings in the company of other childminders. Children recall trips to the beach and woods, where they socialise with other children and also enhance their understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Overall, children behave well and understand the high expectations that the childminder has for their behaviour and participation. On occasions, when children's behaviour is not acceptable, the childminder gently intervenes. That said, sometimes, the childminder does not explain why some behaviours are unwanted in order to enhance children's understanding of good behaviour further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has conducted a comprehensive review of all safeguarding and risk assessment procedures. In particular, the childminder has considered the risks associated with trips and outings. She has been extremely determined in her approach to ensuring that the actions raised at her last inspection have been met. Additional training has been completed and learning has been securely embedded into practice. As a result, the childminder's practice has now significantly improved. n The childminder has a good understanding of the needs of the children she cares for. She gathers detailed information from parents when children start to attend. The childminder makes good use of her observations to identify what children already know and what they need to learn next. She uses children's interests effectively to help to motivate and engage them in their learning. The childminder identifies any emerging gaps in children's learning and quickly

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initiates plans that help to ensure that all children swiftly receive the support they need. n Children's communication skills are given high priority. The childminder talks to children as they play, and she skilfully introduces new words. For example, she introduces words such as 'shark' and 'octopus' when helping children to sort sea

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need to do better?

16 August 2022 creatures. Children sing songs and rhymes from memory and delight in performing the actions to their favourite popular stories. Very young children confidently handle books. They turn the pages and talk about what they can see in the pictures. Older children enthusiastically respond to the childminder's questions and try to predict what they think will happen next in the story. n Children are resilient and confident learners who eagerly try to solve problems. On the whole, the childminder encourages children to be independent. However, there are times when she offers her help too quickly. She completes routine tasks, such as tidying up for the children. This means that children do not always have the opportunity to extend their independence skills even further. n The childminder supports children's health well. Children learn about good hygiene routines to help stop the spread of infection. They enjoy the healthy

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need to do better?

meals, snacks and drinks that the childminder provides. Children have regular daily opportunities to be physically active and build strength in their muscles. n The childminder works successfully with parents to keep them updated about their child's progress and individual needs. She values parents' views about their child's progress at home. The childminder works closely with parents when carrying out the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents are particularly pleased with how well their children progress and praise the care the childminder gives. They remark that the childminder treats their child like one of her own and that is why they love her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping children safe in her setting. She has undertaken safeguarding refresher training to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to identify the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder understands how to report any such concerns to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns about the conduct of other professionals. The childminder ensures that children have a safe and clean environment to learn and play in. She has clear procedures to ensure children's safety on trips and outings.

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should:

n encourage children to do things for themselves and to become increasingly independent when carrying out routine tasks n support children to understand why some behaviours are not acceptable in order to enhance their understanding of good behaviour further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321549 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10231612 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 4 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Wesham, Preston. She provides care from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Friday, she operates from 7.20am to 4pm. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder delivering an activity and discussed children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. The inspector also took account of their written views.

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Inspection activities

16 August 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

16 August 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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