Childminder EY491850

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children do not benefit from a well structured or ambitious curriculum. The childminder has a general idea of what she wants children to learn in preparation for their next stage of development. However, she lacks a clear understanding of the curriculum needed to establish a strong foundation for learning. Younger children do not show high levels of engagement or involvement in the activities provided for them.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is warm and caring toward the children. She builds strong, affectionate bonds with them. From the outset, she gathers key information from parents to ensure that all care needs are met. The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She is attentive to the children's routines and needs, recognising when they need a cuddle or sleep. Children naturally seek her out for comfort, support and affection.

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The provision requires improvement

The children generally display good behaviour. The childminder sets clear expectations regarding behaviour, and children listen carefully to her instructions. They are learning to share, take turns and enjoy spending time together. This supports all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, in developing key social skills necessary for their transition to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder acknowledges the children's abilities and knowledge. However, when planning her provision, she does not always consider the specific needs of all children. The environment can become quite busy. While the childminder ensures children's safety, she has not fully evaluated how the busy environment impacts their learning and development. Additionally, the curriculum is not always implemented effectively for all children. As a result, at times, some children do not consistently benefit from high-quality, well-structured teaching that supports their continuous growth. n The curriculum for communication and language is not consistently implemented. The childminder offers children plenty of opportunities to engage with songs, rhymes and dancing, which they enjoy as they imitate actions seen on the television. However, at times, music is played on the television without a specific purpose, distracting children from their play and learning. Moreover, the

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background noise makes it challenging for children to clearly hear spoken language and sounds, which can hinder the development of their speaking skills. n Children display positive attitudes towards their learning, particularly when activities interest them. For example, they enthusiastically participate in role-play activities, such as running an ice-cream van. They enjoy pretending to sell ice- cream to the childminder. However, the childminder does not consistently build

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21 January 2025 on children's interests or their play ideas. She sometimes interrupts children's play by introducing different activities and resources. This distracts children from what they are focusing on. n The childminder promptly refers children to other professionals when additional support is needed. She identifies those who may require extra help to reach their full potential and assists parents by directing them to the appropriate services. This ensures that children receive any specialist support they may need. n The childminder supports children effectively to develop their independence skills. She has considered ways for children to meet their own self-care needs. For example, when the childminder asks children to wash their hands, children respond positively and follow her instructions. Older children complete this task on their own, while younger children receive appropriate support from the

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childminder. This enables them to learn to look after their own bodies and helps to prepare them for school. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She encourages children to wash their hands before eating and ensures that tables are cleaned ready for children to sit and eat together. The childminder provides home-cooked meals and nutritious snacks. Children happily eat strawberries and blueberries and have access to water throughout the day. As a result, children learn about making healthy choices. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She gathers detailed information from parents when new children join her care. Regular updates are provided to parents about their children's development, progress and daily experiences. Parents express their satisfaction with the care their children receive.

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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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Due date

ensure that the curriculum intent is ambitious for all children and builds on what children know and can do, to support them to make continuously good progress in their learning 04/03/2025

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Due date

21 January 2025 ensure that enjoyable and sequenced experiences are planned and implemented for children that consider their individual needs, interests and development. 04/03/2025

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n minimise distractions, with particular regard to background noise, during play to help children to maintain attention and support their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491850 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10367542 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Euxton, Chorley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded care and early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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