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

The childminder supports children effectively so that they feel safe and develop secure and strong attachments with her. Children settle quickly and enjoy cuddles when needed throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to explore and to learn to manage risks as they climb steps in the garden and use play equipment. The childminder has high expectations for all children and plans ambitious and enjoyable activities based on their interests. She uses observations and information shared by parents to find out what children already know. This supports her in extending children's experiences and building on what they need to learn next.

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The provision is good

The childminder's home provides plenty of space for children to explore, inside and outside. Children have lots of opportunities to develop and progress in their physical skills. For example, children draw with chalk, ride on tricycles, climb steps and visit the local community woodlands and parks. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and are curious and engaged. The childminder speaks in a calm and caring manner, and children listen well and respond positively. As a result, children behave well and show high levels of regard for each other. They are polite, happy and focused. Children show resilience and determination. They enjoy receiving praise from the childminder for their achievements.

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The provision is good

The childminder is vigilant. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure that the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder ensures that young children access age-appropriate toys that stimulate their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder displays a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She has high aspirations for children and organises well- planned activities to increase their experiences and help them gain skills for future learning, inside and outdoors. She joins in with children's play to extend their learning. Children explore the world around them and have an interest in the bugs and birds that they see. They develop knowledge of how caterpillars develop into butterflies and how woodpeckers peck trees with their beaks to get the grubs, and learn that bumblebees do not make honey, honeybees do. This supports children's knowledge, imaginations and interests. Children develop positive attitudes to their play and are eager to learn while playing with the childminder. n The childminder skilfully engages children and encourages them to take part in different activities that promote their development across all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

She promotes mathematical language and concepts as children fill buckets with

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need to do better?

24 March 2025 sand. Young children make good progress in their physical development. The childminder plans a variety of activities, such as throwing balls and chasing and popping bubbles. Children develop good hand-eye coordination and muscular skills. n The childminder forms close bonds with children. This enables them to display good levels of confidence and ensures that they are comfortable to learn and explore. Children enjoy helping the childminder with tasks. They find their shoes, throw rubbish in the bin and peel bananas at snack time. Children are developing their independence skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers information from parents to help identify their children's starting points. The good exchange of daily information supports children's ongoing welfare and learning. The childminder provides regular progress updates. However, she does not consistently share ideas about how parents could further extend their children's

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learning at home. n Children enjoy healthy, nutritious meals and snacks prepared by the childminder. She uses opportunities to promote messages about healthy lifestyles. Children learn routines well and know why they need to wash their hands to remove germs after playing in the garden and before eating. This supports their physical health. n The partnerships and sharing of information with other professionals and the settings that children attend are not yet effective. This does not consistently promote a shared approach to children's care, learning and development. n The childminder is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attends training. She is proactive in reading and researching to help keep her knowledge about early years issues up to date. This has assisted her in maintaining high standards of teaching and learning to enhance children's skills for future 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 provide ongoing suggestions and ideas, together with information on children's development, to support parents so that they know how to extend children's learning at home n strengthen partnerships with other professionals to consistently support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545489 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10380853 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 26 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Euxton. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

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 it is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. 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

24 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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