Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and any assistants she works with provide an environment of exemplary care and education for children. The setting's relaxed atmosphere fosters a sense of calm and encourages children to engage in independent exploration. The adults take on an observant approach, allowing children to initiate play. Adults only intervene when purposeful to extend learning. For example, they introduce carefully chosen vocabulary that is relevant to what children are doing. This helps to extend their communication skills in a meaningful way.

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The provision is outstanding

The curriculum is ambitious and meticulously tailored to meet the needs of every child. The childminder's comprehensive understanding of each child's development means that learning is precisely planned to build on children's current skills. The childminder ensures that no child is left behind. The childminder works tirelessly to build on each child's starting points to ensure that they make outstanding progress over time. Behaviour is managed with care and sensitivity. The childminder responds swiftly and lovingly to any issues, teaching children to consider how their actions affect others and helping them develop emotional regulation skills. This contributes magnificently to the harmonious learning environment.

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The provision is outstanding

The setting delivers exceptional educational opportunities. The childminder wants all children to learn to love learning. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to promoting inclusive education. There are exceptionally high ambitions for all children whatever their individual starting point. Children make excellent progress. The childminder's dedication to continuous professional development and her commitment to inclusive, individualised care helps to ensure that children are provided with the best possible start. The enriching environment supports children's independence, emotional resilience and respect for cultural diversity. This helps to prepare children for future success.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and confident to practise their self-care. Children as young as two years of age access the toilet upstairs safely and independently. Both the childminder and any assistants she works with have very high expectations for children's independence skills. Children develop a positive 'can-do' attitude to their learning and develop critical self-reliance skills from a young age. n The setting provides nutritious and wholesome meals, supporting children's physical well-being and encouraging healthy eating habits. Foods celebrate a variety of cultures, allowing children to experience foods they may not otherwise have tried. Children have healthy snacks throughout the day to help maintain a good level of concentration. They understand and explain that walking while

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12 November 2024 eating can risk choking. They know how to keep themselves safe during food times. n Children experience a wide variety of cultural learning opportunities, including experiences that teach them about religious practices. They know how the childminder prays and have dietary preferences in line with their beliefs. This helps foster respect and an understanding of diversity. n Children develop an excellent understanding of mathematical concepts. The childminder skilfully sequences her teaching to support children in seamlessly building on what they already know and can do. For example, she helps children to sequence numbers with jigsaw pieces. They count the objects in the pictures and match the total to the corresponding numeral. Activities such as these help children to build excellent foundational numeracy skills. n The childminder intends for all children to develop a love of books and stories.

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She shares familiar books with children with great enthusiasm, encouraging them to join in with words they remember. The childminder makes stories exciting and brings them to life. Children find this incredibly engaging. The childminder and any assistants are enthusiastic readers and use their tone and pace to deliver animated storytelling. Children cosy up on the floor and listen as they are read to, engrossed in the book and the engaging storytelling. Children enjoy stories and develop excellent communication skills. n The childminder teaches children to embrace the natural world. Children grow their own fruits and vegetables that are later harvested and used in cooking. They nurture herbs and learn what they are used for. This teaches children to be respectful of living things as well as to patiently observe as things grow. n Children are encouraged to help care for animals. The childminder teaches

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children to respect the family pets who are very much a part of the children's day. Children leave nuts out for squirrels and observe them in the garden. They excitedly watch as they come and take what is left out for them. Children confidently use pictures to identify the different birds who visit the garden and talk about their different features. This helps children to build a connection with nature and to develop an appreciation of living things. n The childminder has demonstrated significant professional growth since her last inspection. She has undertaken further training to deepen her understanding of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) even further. The childminder reflects deeply and has also chosen to enhance her skills in support of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This contributes greatly to ensuring that children with SEND receive the precise support needed to help

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them to thrive alongside their peers. All children make superb progress from their individual starting points.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293185 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10359852 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 8 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates term-time only, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant. They both hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the EYFS curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how the setting supports children with SEND. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation.

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Inspection activities

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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