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 applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures children's personal, social and emotional development is a priority. Younger children are confident to explore the play space and choose what they want to do. In addition, young children are keen to interact with new visitors and encourage them to join in their play. For example, younger children offer their visitor a train. They smile as they point towards the train track. Children demonstrate mature social skills for their age.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well. She knows what they already know and what they need to learn next. Children have positive attitudes to their learning. For example, young children enjoy exploring the role-play animals. The childminder recalls past learning. She asks questions, such as 'can you remember? and 'what sound does a cow make? Children excitedly begin to make the 'mooing' sounds. The childminder offers meaningful praise and celebrates children's achievements. This helps to boost children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder acts as a good role model to children. She has a calm approach and is respectful in her interactions. For example, when asking permission to change children's nappies, she gives children time to think and respond to her. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. This helps them to feel emotionally secure and happy in this welcoming environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder focuses her curriculum on building children's independence. For example, from a young age, children are encouraged to feed themselves. They pick up finger food with their hands and can confidently use spoons to eat food such as yoghurt. Children are developing skills for their next step in learning and eventual move to school. n The childminder uses a range of methods to enhance children's vocabulary. For example, she skilfully compares objects and concepts to extend children's knowledge and understanding. This means children continuously hear descriptive words and new sentence structures, such as 'grey like the rabbit' to extend their communication skills. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to learn about their local community and the wider world around them. Children regularly visit the local care home. They take part in activities with the residents who have lived

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need to do better?

long and interesting lives. They also enjoy trips out to the local horse charity where they learn about how to look after animals. The childminder ensures children learn about their own and other cultures. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n Overall, children behave well and benefit from the curriculum for personal, social

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need to do better?

8 May 2024 and emotional development. The childminder encourages young children to develop skills to manage their own feelings. For instance, when younger children become frustrated during activities, the childminder reminds them to take deep breaths to calm themselves. However, the childminder is less well focused on promoting children's skills in other areas, such the importance of being polite towards others. This does not consistently support children to develop their social skills and build positive relationships. n The childminder is proactive when it comes to sharing information with other settings that children attend. For example, the childminder plans activities for children who attend other settings around information she receives from the nursery that informs her of children's interests and areas for development. This helps to support children's continuation of learning. n Parents provide positive feedback about the care and education that the

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childminder provides to children and their families. They know what their children are learning with the childminder. This helps to provide a consistent approach to meeting children's needs. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She knows what she is doing well and what could be further developed. The childminder regularly completes mandatory training. She has recently completed training in special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children benefit from the childminder's professional development. n Children learn about personal hygiene and being healthy. Older children are familiar with good hygiene routines such as washing their hands after using the toilet. Children enjoy nutritious meals. They talk about eating healthy foods and the importance of good oral health. Children are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles.

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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 the curriculum for personal, social and emotional development, to help children to develop consistently positive social skills and behaviours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2663599 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10335627 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Burnley, Lancashire and operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4.30pm all year round. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the 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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector took account the views of parents by reading testimonials. n The inspector carried out a joint activity with the childminder and discussed the outcomes. n The inspector viewed a range of documents including paediatric first-aid certificate and car insurance certificate.

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Inspection activities

8 May 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

8 May 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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