Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They feel safe and enjoy a sense of belonging. Children find cut-out photos of themselves and their families in the doll's house. They proudly point out their artwork displayed in the childminder's home. Children have strong bonds with the childminder and her family. They are confident to play independently but are also keen to invite their friends to join their play.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave very well and are inquisitive and curious. They delight in investigating the interesting activities that the childminder sets out. The childminder encourages children to take measured risks and to use real tools in their play. Children carefully use small hammers to knock wooden golf tees and large drawing pins into a pumpkin. This helps to develop hand-to-eye coordination and the small muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's physical development and overall well-being are extremely well supported. Children walk up local fells with the childminder, strengthening their large muscles and increasing their stamina. They visit local woodland areas where they learn about different types of trees. Children recognise the winged fruit of the sycamore tree. They visit a local beach where they run around in the sand dunes and learn about the habitats of sea creatures. Children truly flourish in this provision.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role. She makes every effort to ensure that she provides a tailored and nurturing experience for each child. The childminder evaluates her provision regularly and sources training to enhance her knowledge and to benefit children. n The childminder closely monitors and assesses children's progress. She has a thorough understanding of how children learn. The childminder plans her well- sequenced curriculum to ignite their enthusiasm. For example, children draw and paint on fruits and vegetables, prompting discussions about colour, shape and texture. Children gain a superb foundation across all areas of learning. n The childminder works hard to close any potential gaps in children's learning and development very early on. For example, she works with parents to implement consistent strategies to support all children's speech and language development from the outset. Therefore, children generally exceed expectations of progress

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from their individual starting points. n The childminder helps children to foster a love of reading. Children recall with glee the flashing fire engine book which they chose on an outing to the library. The childminder consistently uses interesting and contextually appropriate

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12 October 2022 vocabulary. For example, she teaches children about 'predators' when discussing dinosaurs. Children are articulate and speak with increasing fluency. n The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematics into all areas of the provision. She helps children to investigate how tall their tower of blocks is compared to themselves using appropriate mathematical language. Young children count confidently and have a thorough grasp of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder helps children to develop their independence skills. Children pour their own breakfast cereals and wash up their own bowls. Children understand the routines and high expectations at the childminder's home. They know to take off their shoes and hang up their coat at the door. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles and promotes consistently good hygiene. Children learn to make healthy choices. n The childminder places high importance on teaching children respect and is an

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excellent role model. She asks children before lifting them up. The childminder encourages children to respect each other's privacy when using the bathroom. Children are kind, consider the needs of others and help each other. n The childminder encourages children to value each other's contributions. Children proudly impart their geographical knowledge to their friends as they show them where the United Kingdom is on a globe. The childminder offers consistent praise for children's efforts. Children show high levels of confidence and are extremely proud of their achievements. n Children visit a farm in the local area where they learn about their community, and they visit larger towns where they see people in religious dress. The childminder finds resources that represent a diverse population. For example, children use different skin-tone pencils for their drawings and look at books about inspirational people. Children begin to learn about our diverse world.

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n The childminder has established strong relationships with parents. Parents comment on the 'wonderful experiences' that the childminder offers. The childminder gives parents clear and ongoing information about their children's development. She offers ideas and shares resources to enable parents to extend children's learning at home. The childminder hosts regular garden parties for children's families. 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 thorough knowledge of safeguarding policy and practice. She understands the procedures which she must follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from radicalisation and extreme views. She understands local and current safeguarding issues, such as county lines. The childminder has completed training on 'adverse childhood experience' to gain a deeper understanding of how to support the needs of vulnerable children. She completes risk assessments of the places that she visits with children to ensure their ongoing safety. The childminder helps children begin to learn how to keep themselves safe online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2589694 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10251199 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and holds qualified teacher status. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. However, no children were in receipt of funding at the time of inspection.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity in the outdoor area. 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

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

12 October 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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