Meachin, Emma-Jayne Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and have a strong bond with the childminder. They excitedly run into the setting as the childminder welcomes them. Throughout the day, children laugh and giggle as they play together. The childminder has created a homely environment, which helps children feel safe and secure. She is a positive role model. She teaches children to share and shows them how to be kind to others. Children are enticed to try new experiences with the enthusiasm of the childminder. This helps to develop the children's interest in learning.

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The provision is good

Children learn about the world around them. They explore through nature as they collect natural resources in the park to create pictures. They express their own ideas with materials as they enhance their small-muscle skills. Children explore their local community, further promoting good knowledge and understanding of the world. Children learn safe behaviours while on outings. For example, they learn important road safety rules and action to take if they are stung by a nettle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant progress since her last inspection. She has reflected on the actions raised and has addressed these to improve her practice. For example, she has refreshed her knowledge of her procedures and undertaken a Makaton course. This is to help further support the learning and development of children in her care. n Children enjoy learning opportunities while outdoors. The childminder encourages them to listen and talk about environmental sounds, such as birds singing. As they walk in the local area, the childminder talks to the children about the signs they see. They talk about what these signs might mean, helping children to understand that print has meaning. Children are developing their early literacy skills. n Overall, the childminder's support for children's communication is good. She supports children to express themselves, and they enjoy talking about their experiences from home. However, the childminder does not always build on this

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need to do better?

further to encourage back-and-forth interactions with children. This does not promote children's rapid progress in their communication and language development. n The childminder understands what children need to learn next and plans for this accordingly. However, on occasion, activities and interactions from the childminder are not always well targeted and based precisely on children's next steps. This means children are not always supported to make the best possible progress. n The childminder promotes children's physical development. Children develop their pincer grip as they search for hidden eggs in a box. They build on their

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need to do better?

4 April 2023 large-muscle movements as they run up hills in the park and balance along walls. By engaging in these experiences, children are developing the muscles they need for their ongoing physical development. n The childminder encourages children to problem-solve. She encourages children to test out different surfaces as they roll cars down the steps. This helps children develop confidence to explore their own ideas and become critical thinkers. n Children behave well. Children listen to the childminder when spoken to. The childminder uses positive reinforcement to manage children's behaviour. She calmly speaks to children and manages their behaviour well. However, she does not always help children understand the expectations of their behaviour or reasons for the rules in place. This results in children occasionally displaying unwanted behaviour. n The childminder promotes children's health. Children go on outings each day to

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ensure they get fresh air and frequent exercise. The childminder provides children with a healthy range of snacks, and water is always accessible. She encourages children to wash their hands and sing songs as they do. Children are developing a good understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has improved on her knowledge and understanding of child protection. She is aware of the signs to look out for if a child is being radicalised. She has a clear procedure in place if allegations are made against herself or if she has a concern that a child may be at risk of harm. Since the last inspection, she has reviewed her environment to help ensure that there are no tripping hazards while children play. She has also created a new attendance record to log when children are in attendance.

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should:

n strengthen support for children's communication and language further and respond to children's thoughts and expressions that encourage back-and-forth interactions n focus teaching more precisely on children's next steps so that children can make the best possible progress n help children to understand the rules and expectations of their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437606 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10265588 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 20 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Colne, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Children spoke 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation during a trip to the local park. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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

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