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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very content, settled and well cared for in this experienced childminder's welcoming home. The children form close attachments with the childminder, who knows them and their families well. In the safe space of the playroom they share the story book 'Look at Me.' Children are developing a love for and interest in books, as they enjoy hearing new words, such as 'butterfly' and 'picnic'. They gaze in a mirror as they learn about themselves supporting their personal development. Little fingers explore treasure baskets which contain exciting textures and natural materials. This makes them curious and helps them gain understanding of the world around them. Daily visits outdoors help to support a healthy lifestyle.

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The provision is good

Young children are engrossed in messy play, as they develop the small muscles in their fingers. They concentrate hard as they carefully use their fingers and thumbs to pick up chopped grapes to feed themselves, which is supporting their physical development. They enjoy the childminder singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', they tune in and pay attention wiggling their fingers as she sings. Their literary skills are being developed very well. Tired younger children rub their eyes and are provided with a safe, quiet place to sleep peacefully, their needs are being very well met.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points and daily routines. Parents complete an 'All about me' booklet together with a carefully planned transition. The childminder sensitively supports parents' wishes, so children benefit from a home from home environment. This means children are happy and settle in quickly. n The childminder continually uses talk and singing to engage young children. She interacts well with babies, encouraging them to develop their speech and language skills. For example, the childminder plays 'peekaboo' with a soft scarf. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning through high levels of concentration and enjoyment during play, for example they explore making marks and patterns with their fingers in yogurt on a tray. This encourages their curiosity and physical skills. n Parent partnerships are very good. The childminder is excellent at

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need to do better?

communicating with parents and sharing information daily. Parents are full of praise about the childminder for 'giving their child the best start they could ever ask for' and would recommend her to others. One parent describes their child as 'goes in with a smile and comes out with a smile.' Parents are thrilled with the daily updates and photographs the childminder shares with them via a messaging app. A daily diary is used as communication between the child minder and parents, this ensures important information is shared.

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need to do better?

10 November 2022 n The childminder plans a variety of experiences and outings throughout the week, visiting the local area, including woods, parks and the seafront. This helps to enrich children's lives and learn about the world around them. The childminder also takes children to groups in the local community, for example to the library to develop children's literacy skills. Their physical skills are well supported as they visit soft play areas. To encourage the children to become more sociable, the childminder attends a toddler group, so children can meet and learn to play together. n The childminder evaluates her practice. Overall, she continues to build on her knowledge to help to enhance children's experiences. Although she has not yet identified her training needs to focus on the quality of her teaching. n Children have safe spaces to practice their physical skills. The childminder provides toys that support curiosity and motivate children to move, for example

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need to do better?

she rolls a sensory ball for younger children to crawl after. The childminder moves furniture to create larger spaces for children to aid walking. Children's physical skills are promoted well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training, she understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. The childminder knows how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has a clear knowledge of procedures to follow to give and store children's medication. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder keeps up-to-date records of children and records children's attendance accurately. She keeps children safe on visits to public places by risk assessing outings.

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should:

n source and access professional development opportunities to strengthen the quality of the already good practice to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222533 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10234372 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 1 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Warton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alone. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She provides support for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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

10 November 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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