Childminder in Blackpool

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

The childminder develops secure bonds with the children who attend her home- from-home setting. The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children's behaviour and is clear about what she wants them to learn. Children benefit from frequent praise and encouragement, which, in turn, promotes children's confidence and self-belief. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they freely choose the resources they want to play with. Children behave well and show positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows each child well. She gathers information from parents on a regular basis and tailors the support she gives to children's individual needs. This ensures that the curriculum is ambitious for every child. Children are engaged in their learning and are beginning to concentrate for sustained periods of time. As they play, the childminder encourages them to make links in their learning. For example, as they discuss recent events, such as Remembrance Day, children recall making poppies to help them think about soldiers. Children are developing key skills in preparation for their eventual move to nursery and school.

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n The curriculum for physical development is good. Children demonstrate a good understanding of spatial awareness as they safely engage in stretching exercises. Furthermore, children develop coordination and strength in their hands as they use scissors to cut play dough into different shapes. These activities help children develop their dexterity during their play. This helps children to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder sequences children's learning effectively. She builds on what they know and can do by observing their play and extending their learning. As children discuss shapes during their play, the childminder helps them recall more complex mathematical terms, such as 'sphere' and 'cylinder'. Consequently, children's early understanding of mathematics is developing well. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children are

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encouraged to drink fresh water and make healthy food choices. They check that their visitors have washed their hands after using the toilet, discussing how this gets rid of the germs. Children are beginning to make healthy choices independently. n The childminder takes children out and about within the local community, where they visit places of interest, such as churches and the local zoo. In addition, the childminder helps children to learn about respecting their area well. For instance, children understand the importance of respecting the environment and not littering. Children are learning about the concept of environmental responsibility and the wider world from an early age.

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21 November 2024 n The childminder establishes secure and friendly partnerships with parents. She encourages parents to contribute effectively to their children's learning through regular conversations and updates and to share their children's development and interests at home. Parents describe her provision as being 'extended family'. Parents say they feel reassured their children are safe and progressing well in the home-from-home environment. n The childminder understands when to refer to other professionals and how to gain further help when children need more specialist support. In addition, she completes mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. She makes effective use of networking to keep up to date with changes in legislation. The childminder demonstrates passion and dedication to providing good-quality care and learning for all children. n Overall, the curriculum for communication and language development is

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implemented well. The childminder introduces new words such as 'incognito'. This helps children to build up their vocabulary. In addition, she asks lots of questions to promote their thinking skills. However, she occasionally asks lots of questions in quick succession, which leaves children too overwhelmed to reply. At such times, children's developing communication and language skills are not as well supported.

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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 develop skills further to give children more time to listen, think through their responses and answer questions with greater success.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536311 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10360049 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 2 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Blackpool. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder evaluated children's learning during the inspection with the inspector. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 November 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

21 November 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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