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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm welcome for every child and promotes effective partnerships with parents. This helps to ensure that she is well informed about children's care needs and what they know and can do when they first start to attend. Children's emotional well-being is given a very high priority by the childminder. Babies thrive on the very caring and affectionate bond they share with the childminder. She responds quickly to provide reassurance and cuddles to babies who are unsettled. They are immediately comforted as they snuggle into the childminder's loving embrace.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a well-sequenced curriculum that helps children to gain the skills and knowledge they need to make good progress. She models language and conversational skills particularly well. The childminder effortlessly introduces new words, naming items as children play. Children are well supported as they extend their vocabulary and learn how to pronounce words correctly. Babies become increasingly vocal as they play. They enjoy an ongoing dialogue with the childminder, who patiently gives babies the time and encouragement they need to respond.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder manages her provision well. She completes mandatory training and, when appropriate, she liaises with external agencies. However, the childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement of her registration. The childminder provided a reasonable explanation and accepted this was an oversight. In this instance, Ofsted does not intend to take any further action.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows each child well and has a good overview of their capabilities. In the main, she is clear about what she wants children to learn next and how she intends to teach them the skills they will need. For example, in preparation for eventual handwriting, children enjoy a host of activities that help them acquire the physical strength and dexterity they will need. n The childminder makes good use of her large garden, and children benefit from daily outings to open spaces. This provides regular opportunities for children to be physically active. Overall, the educational programme for physical development is strong. However, the indoor play space is crowded. This hampers opportunities for children to further develop their stability, balance and spatial awareness. n Children enjoy songs, rhymes and stories as part of their daily routine. The childminder is animated and uses her voice effectively to bring stories to life.

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need to do better?

However, children's independent access to books is very limited. This means that

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need to do better?

31 January 2024 children are not fully supported to develop their interest in books. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely and is quick to identify any possible delay. She adapts her curriculum and takes appropriate steps to help children get the additional support they need at the earliest opportunity. n The childminder is a very positive role model. She is sensitive to children's individual needs and gently explains expected behaviours. The childminder gives high levels of praise and encouragement, which motivates children of all ages to keep trying and develop a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder values each child's unique contribution to her setting. She celebrates important events in children's lives. For example, after a child is christened, the children learn about what this means. They then organise a pretend christening and act this out using a doll. Such experiences help children

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need to do better?

to learn more about themselves and gain an understanding of the lives of others. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Electronic communication, alongside regular conversations, is used effectively to exchange information. The childminder is well informed about children's lives and routines outside of her care. Parents are routinely informed of children's progress and plans for their future learning. This helps to ensure a shared approach to children's care and education. n The childminder is committed to continuous professional development to further improve the quality of care and education she provides. For example, she is particularly keen to develop her expertise in relation to caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to further improve outcomes for all children who may attend.

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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 first.

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should:

n enhance the educational programme for physical development to help children further develop their core strength, balance, spatial awareness and coordination n improve the presentation and accessibility of books to further encourage children's interest and enjoyment of books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463980 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10326557 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 0 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chorley, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, 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 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

31 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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Inspection activities

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