Childminder EY459736

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 creates a welcoming environment where children feel at home. They feel a sense of belonging and warmth, which the childminder fosters through strong and supportive relationships and attachments. The genuine care that the childminder feels for the children and families she supports is evident. She promotes their learning and development in a personal and tailored manner, supporting their individual interests very well. For example, the childminder is teaching children to sew as they have expressed an interest in expanding their creative skills. The childminder knows children extremely well and plans outings and activities to broaden their scope of experience and to spark new interests.

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The provision is good

The childminder is an excellent role model and encourages positive attitudes and qualities, such as kindness and empathy. She helps children to gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their onward education and in life. The childminder promotes children's communication skills effectively. This is particularly strong when children speak English as an additional language. The childminder encourages children's dual-language skills and boosts their self-esteem and confidence as they chat and read together. The childminder encourages children to discuss their families' cultures, and they enjoy finding out about the different ways their friends live and learn. Children develop an excellent understanding of life in modern Britain and the wider world and make good progress in all areas of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is diligent about ensuring her knowledge of her role is fresh and current. She sources training to enhance her teaching and to help her support children and families with specific challenges. Children benefit from her wealth of experience and her positive attitude towards keeping up with changes in the sector. n The childminder plans interesting outings and trips to enhance children's experiences and to promote their physical skills. They run, play and climb in local parks and experience different settings, such as the beach. Visits to an animal sanctuary help children to learn about caring for animals. Trips to charity shops and recycling centres support their understanding of sustainability. Children learn to manage risk in different environments and become responsible and thoughtful citizens. n Children develop their personal skills with support from the sensitive childminder. She helps them to navigate and manage friendships and emotions. The

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need to do better?

childminder promotes healthy lifestyles through fun activities, healthy eating and physical activity. Children learn to be helpful and independent. They manage their own self-care needs well. Children become proficient in the skills they need

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need to do better?

26 June 2025 to manage at school and in life. n The childminder promotes a love of reading and supports children to use a wide vocabulary. The childminder initiates interesting conversations with children, helping them to develop their thinking and their communication skills. Children become articulate and fluent in their speech and confident in their communications. n The childminder promotes children's creativity. She offers praise for their artwork and encourages them to be expressive through a variety of media. They discuss shadow, shade and colour as they draw. The childminder offers contextually appropriate language, supporting children's learning and skills across different areas of learning. n The childminder uses her own knowledge to monitor and assess children's progress, which is effective for older children. More focus is needed on what younger children need to learn next to enable the childminder to keep parents

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need to do better?

informed with further clarity. n Children make good progress across the curriculum, although the childminder's understanding around making referrals for further support is not well embedded. The childminder works well in collaboration with staff at other settings that children attend, which supports the consistency of their care and learning. n The childminder has built strong relationships with parents. They are extremely positive about how well the childminder supports them and their children. The childminder communicates with each family in a way that suits their individual needs. The relationships support children to thrive in the childminder's home- from-home environment.

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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 focus monitoring and assessment more precisely to improve clarity around what children need to learn next n embed understanding around making referrals to ensure all children get appropriate and timely support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459736 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10408835 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 2 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Preston. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder is registered to accept government funding for childcare and early education.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable, along with the aims and rationale for the early years curriculum. n Children and parents spoke with the inspector during the inspection and shared their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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

26 June 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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