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 Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children's emotional and physical well-being are prioritised at this warm and caring setting. The childminder knows children well and is alert to their needs. Children of all ages frequently demonstrate the strong emotional bond that they have developed with the childminder. They are keen to offer the childminder cuddles and spontaneously tell her how much they care about her. Children are happy and feel safe in the care of this nurturing childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is polite and respectful, which the children replicate in their own interactions with each other. For example, they thank each other as they share resources. On the occasions that children need support with managing their own feelings, the childminder calmly helps them to resolve this. The childminder encourages children to persevere during activities and praises them for their achievements. Children are supported well to develop positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the opportunities that the childminder provides for them to develop in all areas of their learning. The childminder takes children to weekly story and rhyme activities at the library. She ensures that children have access to a range of books in her home. Children enjoy snuggling up with the childminder as she reads their favourite stories. In their independent play, children choose books and confidently recall the familiar phrases as they retell the story. Children make good progress in their learning and develop a love of reading.

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need to do better?

n Children's language and communication skills are given high priority by the childminder. Children benefit from playing in a language-rich environment and engage in many two-way conversations. The childminder explains the meaning of new words as they are introduced to children. She models how to pronounce words and encourages children to speak in full sentences. Children's language development is supported well by the childminder. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. She explains mathematical concepts to children and asks questions to check their understanding. As children play, she encourages them to apply their knowledge by asking them to count the toys and to describe their shape. Children confidently count the number of sides on each shape. Children make good progress in developing their mathematical skills. n The childminder organises her provision so that children can independently

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need to do better?

access resources and make choices in their play. Children enjoy the creative activities that the childminder provides. For example, children eagerly follow the childminder's instructions to make a picture of an angel. However, at times, the

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need to do better?

19 December 2023 childminder does not give children opportunities to make their own decisions about their creations. This does not support children to develop their curiosity and creativity. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical development. She plans activities that support children to develop the strength in their small and large muscles. For example, babies are encouraged to take their first steps and older children carefully use pencils to draw pictures. This helps children to make good progress in developing their physical skills. n Children learn about how to look after their bodies. For example, the childminder explains that fruit contains vitamins which are good for their bodies. The childminder ensures that children understand the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet and covering their mouths when they cough. Children are developing their understanding of what it means to be healthy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder attends training to improve her knowledge and expertise. She carefully considers the needs of the children who attend her setting and focuses her professional development on these areas. This helps to ensure that the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are met. n The childminder communicates well with parents. She gathers information about what children demonstrate that they know and can do at home. However, effective systems are not in place to ensure that information is shared between the childminder and other settings that children attend. This has an impact on the continuity of education and care for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has met the action raised at the last inspection. She ensures that children are well supervised and always within sight or hearing. The childminder is alert to possible risks in the home, when on outings or when travelling in the car. She has clear procedures in place to minimise these risks. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child or if an allegation is made against her or a member of the household.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to develop their creativity by allowing them to explore and to make their own choices, particularly during creative activities n develop communication with any additional settings that children attend to promote continuity of education and care for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392744 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10271191 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 5 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rishton, Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while they are with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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

19 December 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

19 December 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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