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 provides children with a welcoming, home-from-home environment. He has a kind and warm approach with children, which helps them to feel safe in his care. Children enjoy close bonds with the childminder and they regularly share cuddles and comfort, helping them to have a secure attachment and build their self-assurance. Babies and young children freely explore the playroom. They make choices about what they want to learn and do. The children select their favourite toys and books independently. They happily invite the childminder into their play. The childminder celebrates the children's achievements and provides them with meaningful praise. This helps children develop a positive attitude towards learning and high levels of confidence from a young age.

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The provision is good

The childminder enhances his ambitious curriculum with a wide range of experiences to encourage children to develop their social skills. He takes the children out in the local community. The childminder works with a co-childminder and frequently meets with other childminders and the children in their care. They go to the library, soft play and playgroups. This provides children with opportunities to socialise in larger groups, make new friends and further develop their confidence in new places.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate their independence skills as they wash their hands independently and feed themselves at snack time. In addition, younger children are encouraged to keep trying as they put on their shoes. This supports children to develop resilience and helps prepare them for their next stage of learning, including school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes early mathematics. He skilfully weaves mathematics into his practice throughout the day. For example, as younger children tell visitors their ages, he encourages them to count their age using their fingers. Older children identify different shapes as they explore the different 'emotion stones' that they have created. This supports children to gain a good understanding of early mathematics to prepare them for their next stage of learning. n The childminder places great emphasis on children having respect for animals. Children learn about other living things by visiting the local zoo, as well as learning about different wildlife. In addition, the childminder has a pet dog in the home and teaches children about how to approach him and be kind. The childminder has safety procedures in place for the dog. For example, he uses a safety gate across his living room to stop access while children are playing.

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need to do better?

Children are learning to keep themselves safe, at the same time as learning how

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need to do better?

4 March 2025 to care for others. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals effectively to help to promote positive outcomes for all children. If children are not making the expected levels of progress, the childminder will tailor the curriculum to help bridge any gaps. The childminder is also aware of how to seek support from other agencies to gain early help and to promote a specific and targeted approach. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents. They are extremely happy with the care that is provided. Parents comment that they have the utmost confidence in leaving their children in the childminder's care. The childminder places great importance on including parents in their children's learning. He keeps parents up to date with their children's progress through an online app and offers advice on how they can support their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

This supports children's continuity of learning. n The childminder completes relevant training courses to ensure that he is up to date with any changes to legislation or practice. The childminder carries out risk assessments for his home to ensure that he provides a safe environment for children. He includes older children in risk assessments of the outdoor area, such as ensuring that the climbing frame is free from surface water and leaves. This provides a safe environment for children. n In the main, the childminder supports children's speech development well. For example, he uses continuous narration as he plays alongside children and introduces new words such as 'crumbly' to describe textures, which children repeat. However, the childminder does not always implement the curriculum for communication and language effectively. For example, at times, he does not always encourage children to think critically or problem-solve during their play.

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need to do better?

This, at times, does not extend children's learning.

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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 strengthen the curriculum for communication and language to further support children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444237 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10372262 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 9 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Blackpool, Lancashire. He works with a co-childminder and operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about how he organises his provision and the curriculum while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder shared written feedback from parents with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

4 March 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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