Hall, Emma Lesley Louise

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The quality of education that the childminder provides does not fully meet the learning and development needs of all the children who attend. There are gaps in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to provide a suitably challenging curriculum for every child. The childminder is unable to confidently identify what she wants children to learn or articulate how she will support their best progress in all areas of learning. She knows the children's interests well and provides suitable activities to gain their attention. However, quality interactions that engage children in learning are limited and learning opportunities are more incidental than planned. Although the childminder speaks to the children, her interactions are responsive but not challenging and there are few examples of her supporting children's speech and language development. This results in children quickly losing interest.

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The provision requires improvement

The curriculum and practices in place to support children's personal development are good. The childminder provides a warm welcoming environment in which children are happy and content. They have formed strong bonds with the childminder and are comfortable to seek cuddles and comfort. This supports their emotional well-being. Children's independence is promoted well through everyday routines. They are learning to feed themselves at mealtimes, put their wellington boots and coats on and are beginning to use the toilet. As a result, children are becoming more independent and confident, which helps to prepare them for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection to help her identify where there are gaps in her knowledge and understanding. As a result, her curriculum and teaching do not focus on helping children to learn and achieve more. This does not ensure that all children make the best possible progress. n The childminder uses topics such as autumn to plan and provide activities for children. However, she does not have a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn, or what skills she wants them to develop, through these activities. This means that learning opportunities are either too challenging for children or not challenging enough. Interactions are more about the activity than the learning or next steps for the children. This limits the progress that children could be making and prevents them from accessing a broad and balanced curriculum. n The childminder does not work in partnership with other settings where children

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attend. This means that there is no sharing of information about children's care needs or learning and development. This does not secure consistency in meeting

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21 September 2022 children's needs and supporting their progress. n The childminder has not fully considered whether the outdoor play area is appropriate to meet the learning needs of the children that she is currently caring for. The climbing frame is too large for the children to access independently, and she spends much of her time shadowing children to keep them safe. This does not fully support their physical development. n Children develop strong relationships with the childminder, and they are happy in her care. She is caring and attentive to their individual care needs and provides the children with warmth and affection. This supports their personal and emotional well-being. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and say that their children love attending. This is observed by the inspector when children run into the setting, eager to start their day. The childminder communicates well with

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parents and shares all aspects of their child's day, including photographs through various online methods. This helps the childminder to meet the children's individual care routines. n The childminder gets to know the children well from the start. She offers settling-in sessions and uses these to find out about the children's needs, likes and dislikes. This helps the children to feel safe and secure. n The children have daily access to the outdoors and enjoy frequent visit to the park, library and toddler group. They enjoy exploring their local community and develop their social skills as they interact with other children their own age. n The childminder provides a well-balanced diet for the children in her care. They have a breakfast of toast, fruit and yoghurt, and lunch is homemade cottage pie. Children are encouraged to brush their teeth after meals to promote their good oral health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training. She has an appropriate level of knowledge of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care. There are policies and procedures in place that she is able to refer to should the need arise. Risk assessments and emergency evacuation procedures are in place and the childminder regularly practises these with the children. These help to keep the children safe.

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Due date

21 September 2022 improve the quality of education and leadership and management by identifying and addressing gaps in knowledge and skills. 20/02/2023

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should:

n implement a challenging curriculum that identifies clear learning intentions and supports the progress and individual needs of the children n promote continuity of education and accurate assessments of children's learning and development by establishing secure partnerships with other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373749 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10235209 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Fulwood, Preston. She operates from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 September 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

21 September 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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