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 Good

p.1

The provision is good

Children are extremely well cared for in this nurturing home-from-home environment. The childminder makes positive partnerships with parents when children initially start to learn as much as possible about children's individual needs. The childminder is very nurturing and children are settled and happy in her care. They independently go to her for reassurance or a warm hug if they are a little upset.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum that follows children's natural interests and provides them with opportunities to practise and learn new skills. The childminder is a positive role model and shows children how to use resources in different ways. Children enjoy 'making a cup of tea' and smile broadly as the childminder praises them for their efforts. The childminder supports children at the early stages of language by using real-life objects and asking them to point to the one they like. This helps children to make choices, which helps them to develop their independence.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder offers praise and encouragement to children as they attempt new things. Children respond extremely well to this. The childminder gives gentle behaviour reminders and is quick to address any disputes. She helps children to understand the importance of sharing and being kind to one another. Children understand behaviour expectations.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children enjoy a varied and creative curriculum that helps them to learn and develop. For example, they attend a weekly French group, where they enjoy songs and rhymes and build their social skills as they meet a wider group of children. They also take part in sing-and-sign sessions, where they learn different ways to communicate and express themselves. Children are sociable and confident communicators. n The childminder offers activities to support children in all areas of their development. Children enjoy early mark-making on an interactive screen. They show confidence as they hold the stylus pen and touch the screen. This helps children to develop their hand-eye coordination and their physical skills. Children make good progress in their development and are supported in readiness for their move to school. n Overall, communication and language is promoted well. The childminder provides a running commentary for children and introduces new language as

p.2

need to do better?

they play, such as 'rocket' and 'zoom'. She reads stories, sings and asks children questions. However, at times, she does not model language correctly and abbreviates words when she speaks to children. This means children are not

p.2

need to do better?

24 January 2025 consistently hearing the correct words to build their language skills. n Children enjoy imaginative menus with healthy snacks and meals. They enjoy fresh fruit everyday and lots of outdoor play. This helps children to begin to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy regular trips out, such as to the zoo, beach and soft play centre. Sometimes, they use public transport. This gives children experiences they may not have had and helps them to understand the world. n The childminder forges close partnerships with parents. She involves parents in processes of assessment and shares her observations so they can support additional learning at home. Parents are very complimentary and say 'We have complete peace of mind, our child is thriving' and 'We are blessed to have found such a loving childminder who I trust with my whole world.' These partnerships help to build a consistency of care.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has built meaningful partnerships with others. She regularly meets with a group of childminding professionals to discuss practice and share ideas. The childminder shares information with teachers about children's needs when they transition to school. These partnerships help the childminder to evaluate her provision and support effective transitions when children start school. n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision to identify the things she can adapt. She asks for feedback from parents and does all she can to improve to better support children's needs. The childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid. However, she has not identified training to deepen her understanding of children's development, particularly around communication and language.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n consistently model the correct pronunciation of words, without abbreviation, to support early language skills n precisely identify professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge, particularly around the area of communication and language.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY479719 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10367780 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Thornton-Cleveleys. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting through written comments. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

p.4

Inspection activities

24 January 2025 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

24 January 2025 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6