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 promotes activities to support children's mental health and well- being. She provides children with opportunities to learn how to clear their mind through meditation and yoga. This supports them to learn about their bodies and understand their own feelings and emotions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has supported children to develop secure attachments. As a result, children are happy and settled because they feel safe and secure. Children frequently make independent choices within their play and access activities that interest them. As a result, all children become deeply engaged and focused on their play and learning. Children develop their confidence and independence.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers all children opportunities to access learning through play and activities. Younger children develop early communication skills as they chat happily on a phone. At the dough table, children squeeze and manipulate the dough. This helps to build the muscles in their fingers ready for future writing. Children exclaim 'one' in delight as they hold up a long piece of dough which looks like the numeral. Other children place eyes and a nose on their dough and talk about the big teeth they are making. Children learn simple mathematical concepts.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans opportunities for children to enjoy books. Children listen as they share a story and talk about the recent chilly weather and snow. Children develop a love of reading.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a rich and varied curriculum that considers all areas of learning. The childminder frequently plans activities to encourage children to focus 'in the moment' and explore their feelings and emotions. In addition, children also have opportunities to develop their core strength through physical activities, such as yoga and dance. Children develop an understanding of their own sense of self. n The childminder knows the children well. When children start at the setting, detailed information from parents is gathered to ensure that children's needs are met from the outset. Assessments, such as the progress check at age two years, help the childminder to monitor children's progress over time. The childminder uses the observations of children to identify what they already know and can do, and she uses this information to consider what children need to learn next. Children's individual learning is carefully sequenced.

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need to do better?

n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Concerns around children's development are identified and plans are put into place to help support their progress. Close partnership working with the local

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need to do better?

19 November 2024 authority and professionals has been established. This helps to ensure that children receive the appropriate support. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder supports children to share and take turns as they play and, overall, behaviour is good. However, at times, the childminder does not make it clear to children what the expected behaviours are. For example, during mealtimes, children can receive mixed messages. Some children struggle to sit at the table, and the childminder does not model the expected behaviours. Children do not consistently learn about the positive behaviours expected of them. n The childminder does not always help children to understand the daily routine. For example, she does not help children to understand when an activity may need to end. This impacts on children's behaviour because play is disrupted, and they do not understand what is happening next. Children's learning does not

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flow at all times because changes around them can impact on their attention and listening. n The childminder supports children to learn how to take care of themselves. At meal and snack times, children are encouraged to wash and dry their hands. At lunch, they serve themselves cheese and mixed vegetables with a spoon. Children develop independence and learn important life skills for the future. n The childminder offers children opportunities to gain experiences about difference and what makes them unique. Mirrors are available for children to explore their own unique features. Cultural celebrations are also acknowledged at the setting. For example, following the recent Eid celebrations, one of the children brought their outfit in to show their peers. Children learn about themselves and the world around them.

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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 use more effective strategies to encourage children to anticipate the routine and to promote their understanding of what is going to happen next n use simple, consistent clear messages to support all children to understand the behaviours that are expected of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536305 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10360048 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 14 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and is located in Blackpool. She works with three assistants and operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistants and the children. n The inspector talked to the childminder and the assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of an indoor activity. n Children spoke to, and communicated with, the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed children within their play and during group activities and lunchtime.

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Inspection activities

19 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

19 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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