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 clearly very happy and content in this nurturing provision. They welcome the inspector with broad smiles and eagerly share their toys and resources, showing confidence and self-assurance. Children independently select what they would like to play with from a range of resources that ignite their curiosity and imagination. For example, children explore traditional telephones and objects such as wicker pots, wooden balls and metal rings. They are absorbed in their play and show high levels of concentration for their age.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She skilfully supports children to understand what is expected of them, carefully explaining why some behaviours are unwanted. This successfully helps children to learn right from wrong while they develop their social skills when playing with their friends. Children have impeccable manners, continuously using 'please' and 'thank you' with very few reminders from the childminder. Children clearly enjoy the time that they spend with the childminder. They demonstrate strong attachments and high levels of confidence. The childminder interacts well with children. She listens attentively and joins in sensitively with children's play. Young children receive cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder intuitively recognises when children need additional support but is careful not to overdirect. This supports children to gain essential skills needed for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an experienced practitioner whose passion and dedication for ensuring positive outcomes for children is clearly evident. The childminder works hard with her co-childminder to provide children with an array of learning opportunities that reflect their emerging needs and interests. Flexible settling-in arrangements ensure that children transition quickly into the childminder's care. She uses pertinent information, such as children's existing skills and abilities, purposely to provide learning opportunities from the outset. n Children demonstrate a love of books as they excitedly choose their favourite stories to share with the childminder. Children show impressive recall skills as they discuss elements of their chosen tales. They talk about what they think might happen next and share their own experiences. The childminder reads with enthusiasm and uses props to help stories come alive, including 'The Tiger Who

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Came to Tea' and 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. This assists children to remain engaged and focused and to further develop their listening and attention skills. n Overall, the childminder successfully supports children's emerging language and communication skills. She introduces and repeats new vocabulary, asks thought- provoking questions and engages children in conversation. However, occasionally, the childminder does not model the correct language for children.

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11 January 2023 For example, she repeats 'nana' rather than modelling the word 'banana'. That said, children are becoming confident and skilful communicators. n Children have very positive attitudes to learning. They excitedly participate in number songs and rhymes, and they develop their counting skills and ability to solve simple mathematical problems. The childminder is skilled at differentiating her teaching to ensure that younger and older children all benefit from the activities provided. However, she sometimes does not extend learning to make the most of opportunities to further challenge children's understanding. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has engaged in many different professional development opportunities. She has undertaken courses and carries out her own professional research to help ensure that her knowledge, skills and practice remain up to date. Furthermore, she has recently undertaken a formal

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early years qualification. She continuously engages in reflection with her co- childminder which impacts very positively on outcomes for children. n Parents are extremely complimentary. They describe the childminder as 'amazing' and 'professional'. They comment on how much their children enjoy attending and the progress that they have made. Parents feel well-informed about their child's learning and development. The childminder shares information about activities that children have enjoyed and offers ideas and suggestions for parents to support their child's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She confidently describes the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her. She understands the safe use of mobile phones and cameras and seeks parental permission regarding the appropriate use of images. This ensures that children are safeguarded effectively. Furthermore, she understands her responsibility to report any issues regarding the conduct of her co-childminder.

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should:

n strengthen teaching to ensure that words are modelled correctly to further support children's communication and language skills n consider how activities and play opportunities are implemented so that children are further challenged in their learning and understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488352 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10236648 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 6 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and works from the house of her co-childminder in Wesham, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, and until 4pm on Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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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11 January 2023 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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