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 thrive and learn well because of the childminder's gentle, skilful support. They build trusting, respectful relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They love their special friends who also attend the provision. They look forward to playing with them. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and safe in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to explore the range of worthwhile learning activities that the childminder provides, which are linked to their interests. For instance, children pretend to be a joiner, using the dressing-up resources that the childminder thoughtfully sets out. Children relish the many stories that the childminder and her assistant share with them. They remember important book knowledge as they re- tell and act out familiar stories, such as 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt.' Children become engrossed in re-enacting these stories. They keenly imagine the 'swishy, swashy grass' and what the 'oozy mud' might feel like.

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The provision is good

Children behave thoughtfully towards each other. They learn how to behave because of the childminder's high expectations. Children benefit greatly from extra learning that the childminder arranges, such as going to a café or to the swimming pool. Younger children who struggle to share receive sensitive care and understanding from the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder mostly provides a well-thought-out curriculum that enables children to develop the knowledge that they need to learn. For example, children learn many different stories. They also learn to be kind and caring towards other people. Children become confident and ready for their future learning. n In the main, the childminder ensures that the children learn the essential knowledge that they need. However, in mathematics, the childminder does not understand what important concepts to teach children and when. This leaves children with some gaps in their understanding of mathematics. n The childminder and her assistant sing and talk with the children frequently. They place high importance on helping children to use words to communicate with each other. The childminder ensures that her own speaking is clear, for instance, when talking with the children about giant bubbles blowing away in the

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wind. As a result of this high-quality support, children successfully develop their language skills. n The childminder and her assistant often read and re-read a variety of well- chosen books with the children. They skilfully hold children's attention by using delightfully expressive reading during story times. Even though children know what is coming next, such as in the book 'Aliens Love Underpants,' they are still

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30 January 2023 absorbed in the story. Children love joining in with the repeated phrases spoken by the childminder. They learn how to follow storylines and plots because of the childminder's support. n The childminder encourages children to be physically active through a range of well-considered learning activities. For instance, the childminder and her assistant use dance and music to inspire children to balance, stretch, hop and jump. Children learn the physical coordination and abilities that they need. n The childminder and her assistant teach children to be independent. For instance, in partnership with parents and carers, they successfully teach children to use the toilet by themselves. However, on occasions, the childminder overhelps children with tasks that they can already do for themselves. This holds back children's ability to do some manageable tasks for themselves. n Parents appreciate the strong partnership that they have with the childminder.

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Parents said that the childminder provides them with meaningful, regular updates about their child's progress. One typical parental comment was, 'I don't miss a thing with my child's development' because of the childminder's good communication. Parents said that their children make good progress because of the childminder's help. n The childminder helps children be respectful towards people who help others. She talks often with the children about people who help to keep us safe. Children begin to understand the important roles that people, such as ambulance workers and road crossing patrol staff, have in society.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She makes sure that her assistant is equally knowledgeable in keeping children safe. Together, the childminder and her assistant protect children from neglect and abuse. They know what to do if they are concerned a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder and her assistant attend relevant and up-to-date safeguarding training to make sure their knowledge remains accurate. Children learn how to act safely because of the childminder's guidance. For example, she ensures that they hold on to the banister when walking up and down the concrete steps outdoors.

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should:

n improve knowledge of how to develop children's independence, to build children's skills even further n improve knowledge of what mathematics concepts to teach children and when, to further enhance the curriculum that children experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487035 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10264867 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 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Intack, Blackburn. The childminder employs one assistant. They operate all year round, from 7.30am to 5.00pm, on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed how the childminder organises her provision. n A range of relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including examples of the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her curriculum for children and her arrangements for their care and safeguarding. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector considered written testimonials provided by parents and took

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Inspection activities

30 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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Inspection activities

30 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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