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

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The provision is good

Children play joyfully in the childminder's bright and welcoming home. The childminder demonstrates a warm and loving nature. This helps children to feel secure, happy and safe in her care. For example, children grow in confidence as they settle with the childminder for a cuddle and talk. The childminder follows children's interests and builds activities based on their experiences. She is responsive to children's individual needs. For instance, the childminder recognises when children may need extra reassurance and support. She provides this through calm and caring interactions with them. The childminder knows what she wants children to learn next and plans experiences for children to support these skills. Children thoroughly enjoy an array of play experiences.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder oversees a fun, yet safe, environment that allows children to move freely between spaces. She uses opportunities to gently explain the importance of being careful around one another. For example, the childminder talks positively to children about being kind and careful when interacting with their friends. Children learn what is expected of them and are respectful towards their peers. They enjoy a variety of different activities during the day. The childminder enriches her curriculum with activities, such as arts and crafts to extend children's creativity. She is also passionate about providing children with knowledge about nature. For example, children attend a local forest school and the childminder talks to children about animals and bugs in the garden. Children are immersed in their learning and play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about offering children the best start in life and has a strong relationship with parents. She reflects on her provision and seeks parents' views to identify strengths and areas for development. This feedback drives continuous improvements and enhances outcomes for children. n The childminder implements an engaging curriculum. She knows children well and creates learning experiences that focus on preparing them for school. The childminder assesses children's progress and implements purposeful next steps in learning. For example, the childminder identifies that she wants to develop children's hand strength for using scissors. She therefore provides malleable activities and threading resources and tools for children to explore to help develop children's key muscles. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education. n Children have lots of opportunities to develop their communication and

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need to do better?

language. Children are immersed in songs and rhymes. Their enjoyment of reading and storytelling is a prominent feature in this setting. Children independently access books that are available throughout the setting. The

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need to do better?

28 January 2025 childminder narrates on children's play to give their actions meaning and repeats children's language to support their pronunciation. However, the childminder sometimes asks closed questions to test children's knowledge, which prevents them from being able to demonstrate their understanding and individual ideas. n The childminder has a keen understanding of child development and how children learn. She uses her observations of children's achievements to plan well for their overall learning. The childminder prepares learning experiences that build on children's current interests. For example, she introduces an obstacle course of play dough for children's fascination with toy trucks. Children show that they are engaged in their learning, and all children make good progress. n The childminder places an importance on children developing healthy lifestyles. She provides children with nutritious and home-cooked food and fruit for snack.

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The childminder teaches them about the importance of exercise and good oral health. Children have daily access to outdoor learning. They freely explore the well-resourced garden areas. At forest school, children learn how to manage risks and be safe. This helps children to develop physically and increases their knowledge and understanding about the world around them. n The childminder regularly reviews her practice and engages in regular training. For example, she has increased her understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through this, the childminder keeps her knowledge updated to support all children's learning. n Parents and carers speak highly of the childminder. They explain that she works closely with them and other professionals involved in the children's care. The childminder keeps parents informed about children's progress and activities. She does this through daily communications and updates. Parent partnerships are

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need to do better?

effective in supporting children's education and care. The childminder attends regular training and follows robust procedures to keep children safe.

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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 build on children's communication and language skills further by using more effective questions to extend their thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357772 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10368496 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 11 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Eccleston. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. 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 interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

28 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.

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