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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a welcoming environment, where children arrive eagerly. They join their friends to explore the wide-range of activities on offer. Joyful singing fills the air as children sing their favourite songs and dance along together. The childminder knows the children's interests and next steps well. Older children talk positively about their skills and achievements. They recall what they have learned and what they are learning more about. Children become eager learners and make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Children are well cared for and feel secure in the attentive childminder's care. They play well together and invite the childminder into their role play experiences. The childminder eagerly takes on the role of a customer as the children take on the role of hairdressers. Older children show care and concern towards babies as they interact with them. They talk with fondness about other children that are not there that day. Children develop strong, loving relationships with the childminder and each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. Children listen carefully to her instructions. For example, at tidy up time, the children eagerly put away the resources where they belong and know what will be happening next. The childminder encourages the children to take turns and to consider the needs of their friends, including children who are younger. Children allow others to explore items that they have brought in from home. They show care for these items and praise each other for sharing them. Children behave well and demonstrate caring behaviours.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has effectively addressed the action that was raised. Checks have been completed on all persons aged over 16 years living in the household to ensure their suitability. The childminder ensures all mandatory training is updated to refresh her skills and knowledge. However, these opportunities are not always specifically aimed at the areas of development for the setting. n The childminder plans a curriculum to help children learn about the world around them. Children experience different social situations with the childminder and learn about people who help them. They recall the visits they have had from nurses and local police officers. These experiences help children to find out about their roles and how they help people. n The childminder has a good understanding of all children's abilities, interests and needs. She can adapt in the moment to seize learning opportunities that become

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need to do better?

available for children. For example, as children notice a tree being cut down outside of the childminder's home, this leads to conversations about how birds

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need to do better?

8 February 2024 use sticks to make nests in trees. The childminder uses the opportunity to remind the children about books they have read such as 'Stick Man'. n The childminder values the importance of children being physically active. Children are taken on daily walks and are encouraged to be physically active indoors. The childminder encourages babies to pull themselves up by using objects that interest them. Older children practise their forward rolls together and proudly share that 'they can do them easily'. Children become confident in their physical abilities. n The childminder threads the curriculum for mathematics effectively throughout the provision. For example, she uses numbers in play and encourages children to identify numbers in the environment. As children count the spots on dice, the childminder reminds them to count each one in turn. Children develop positive attitudes towards early mathematics and make good progress in this area of

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their learning. n The childminder delivers a range of adult-led activities that children thoroughly enjoy. Older children benefit from these as they confidently talk to the group about objects that they have brought from home. They answer questions that are posed to them and proudly allow the other children to explore these items. However, although younger children enjoy this experience, the focus for their learning at these times is not as clear. Younger children do not benefit as much as their older peers from these experiences. n Parent partnership is strong. Parents praise the 'caring' childminder for creating a loving environment where children have fun and make good progress. The childminder communicates frequently with parents about their children's care needs and development. She sends activities home that extend children's learning. For example, children recall playing a counting game at home with

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their families. These positive relationships help children to make good progress in their learning.

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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 strengthen self-evaluation to identify professional development opportunities that target the areas of development for the setting n refine the implementation of group time activities so that younger children benefit as much as their older peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495397 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10313145 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 7 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Ribbleton, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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 childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

8 February 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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8 February 2024 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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