Spencer, Amelia Rose

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder forms close attachments with the children. She offers comfort and reassurance when needed. As a result, children are settled and comfortable in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They display a strong sense of belonging. They speak confidently to visitors, inviting them to join their play. The childminder provides children with a broad range of challenging learning experiences based on their individual interests and stage of development. Children are engaged and motivated to take part in the activities on offer. Children post different sized shapes through holes. They develop an understanding of mathematical language and use positional language, telling the childminder 'it's upside down'. The childminder gives the children continuous encouragement and praise for their achievements. This supports their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children on regular outings that allow them to develop their physical and social skills. The childminder meets with other childminders, so children can play together, build wider friendships and learn to share and take turns. These experiences help form strong foundations for future experiences, such as starting pre-school or school. The childminder understands how young children learn. She uses this knowledge to support children's language development by mirroring speech and introducing vocabulary as they play. Children are eager and enthusiastic learners. They access resources that ignite their curiosity and inspire their imaginative skills. For example, children scoop up flowers using tongs they choose from various treasure baskets.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good role model, which is reflected in the high standards of children's behaviour. They are kind, considerate and nurturing. For example, children invite each other to join in with their play. This helps to promote children's social development. n The childminder plans suitably challenging, one-to-one activities based on children's interests and stages of development. She regularly assesses children and gathers information from parents, in order to identify appropriate next steps in learning. Careful planning, challenging work and effective assessment contribute to the good progress that children make. She gives an example of how she uses simple rhymes to help children with speech and language delays make more rapid progress. n The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills very well. She invites children to use props and join in with familiar songs and rhymes. She challenges

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need to do better?

their thinking and encourages them to recall the rhyme using prompts. Children eagerly anticipate what is going to come next. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information with

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need to do better?

11 February 2025 them in a range of ways, signposting advice and support in regard to children's individual needs. For example, she offers advice on weaning. Written feedback from parents demonstrates the high regard they have for the childminder. n Although the childminder promotes children's independence in a range of ways, there are times when she is overly attentive and completes tasks for children without allowing them to try for themselves. This prevents children from developing even higher levels of independence. n The childminder does not recognise the distraction caused by unnecessary background noise. At times, children lose their concentration during play because of this. For instance, children enjoy building towers with the childminder where they experiment with different sizes and shapes. However, due to the background noise of music, children occasionally lose focus, and miss key language and counting opportunities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on the service she provides and identifies ways to improve further the already good provision. For example, she has recently enhanced the cosy area to make this more inviting and accessible. This has had a positive impact on outcomes for children. For example, children show a love for books. They ask the childminder to read their favourite stories and they listen with genuine interest.

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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 make the most of daily opportunities to extend children's growing independence, including letting them 'have a go' at completing tasks for themselves n limit background distractions to help children to engage more fully in quality interactions which promote their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2796750 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10382100 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and lives in the Hapton area of Burnley. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity and a learning walk, in order to understand the effectiveness of the curriculum and how is it organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector considered written and verbal feedback from parents and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

11 February 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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Inspection activities

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