Isles, Jennifer 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children at this setting are happy and content. They are confident to explore their environments both indoors and outdoors. This is because the friendly and caring childminder effectively uses settling-in visits to develop a strong bond with the children and their families. Children have access to a well-maintained and equipped garden area which supports their physical development. Children smile as they crawl through tunnels and climb on a low climbing frame with support from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to join in with activities the childminder has provided. They sit patiently as the childminder fills small bowls with warm water, ready to pour on ice cubes to 'free' the animals. The childminder demonstrates how to use the paintbrush to make marks with the water on the tray. The children then follow her lead and begin to make their own marks. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. The childminder reads daily to children, which successfully promotes a love of reading. Young children confidently pass books to the inspector to read to them and enjoy repeating familiar single words from the stories. This supports children's early literacy skills.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language are at the heart of this setting. The childminder has a clear understanding of how important it is for children to develop these skills as early as possible. Children enjoy singing as part of their daily routine. Furthermore, the childminder provides lots of narrative and introduces new words such as 'melt' and 'sink' as children play and explore. Children are becoming confident communicators. n Children in this setting are developing their social skills. The childminder provides them with opportunities to interact and meet new people. They attend regular trips to the local nature reserve and bus station. These opportunities help children to broaden their knowledge of the world around them. n Overall, the childminder plans well for the children's learning. She considers children's interests and focuses planning on topics and themes. However, the childminder does not always focus precisely on children's individual development

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need to do better?

needs to ensure the curriculum is fully informed and well sequenced. As a result, children do not receive the best possible learning outcomes. n Parents are very complimentary of the childminder. They share how the childminder is 'supportive' and 'caring.' Regular updates are shared with families regarding routines and care practices. Parents particularly praise the childminder's communication skills regarding what their child has been doing at the setting. They say this helps them to provide similar opportunities at home. As a result, children receive continuity in their care and learning.

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12 January 2024 n The childminder regularly seeks professional development opportunities. She utilises support from various sources, including local childminding network groups. In addition, the childminder accesses regular online training. She also keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding and child protection. This enables her to provide the most up-to-date practice within her setting. n Care practices are effective. The childminder communicates with children before carrying out any activity, such as changing their nappy. Furthermore, she supports children as they wash their hands before meals. Mealtimes are a social occasion where children eat together. Children bring their own food into the setting which helps the childminder to confidently manage any allergies. As a result, children's personal needs are well managed. n Children behave well. With support from the childminder, minor disputes are

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need to do better?

resolved quickly. The childminder gently reminds children to share and be kind. This helps children to begin to learn to regulate their own feelings and behaviours towards others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n focus more precisely on children's individual learning needs that informs a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 405179 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10305431 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 4 Date of previous inspection 21 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the Penwortham are of Preston in Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 8am until 5pm, Monday to 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 childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector took account of parent's views from their written feedback. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2024 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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