Childminder EY546817

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

Children form exceptionally strong attachments with the childminder. They arrive happy, settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure in her care. Warm interactions enable children to confidently express their needs and engage in meaningful conversations. The childminder listens attentively and values their views, which promotes a strong sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's calm and consistent approach to behaviour management. From an early age, they learn to share, take turns and consider the needs of others. As a result, children behave well and develop positive social skills. The childminder knows the children extremely well. She is clear about their starting points and uses this knowledge to support their individual development effectively. She responds sensitively to children's personal routines and preferences.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that are meaningful and rooted in children's experiences. For instance, children helped to make a scarecrow for a local festival. After visiting it in the community, the childminder skillfully extended this learning by planning an activity where the children took the scarecrow apart. This allowed them to revisit, reflect on and deepen their understanding through hands-on exploration. Such purposeful and well-sequenced activities help children to make links in their learning and develop a secure knowledge of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She engages children in regular conversations and models new vocabulary clearly and purposefully. When children attempt unfamiliar words, she gently repeats them back with correct pronunciation. This helps them to refine their speech and build confidence as capable communicators. n The childminder makes careful assessments of children's learning and development. She quickly identifies any potential gaps in their progress. The childminder uses her observations to plan children's next steps. For example, while some children enjoy unthreading scarves and naming colours, she plans for others to practise turn-taking. This helps them all join in together yet learn at their own pace. n The childminder encourages children to develop independence in some aspects of self-care, such as putting on their own socks and shoes. However, on

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occasion, she completes other tasks for them. This can involve pouring their drinks, without first offering them the chance to try for themselves. This limits consistent opportunities for children to build on their developing self-help skills they need for the future. n The childminder responds well to unwanted behaviour and always gives children

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7 July 2025 a clear explanation, so they can understand the impact of their actions on others. This approach and good modelling of expected behaviours are effective. This supports children's positive attitudes and behaviours towards others. n The childminder provides children with rich opportunities to explore their local community, which supports their understanding of the world. Children learn how to keep themselves safe on walks and during visits to local shops. They also regularly attend community groups and visit the library, where they mix with people of different ages, cultures and abilities. These experiences help children to develop confidence in new situations, broaden their awareness of diversity and difference and support them to build respectful relationships with others. n The childminder has a strong understanding of children's interests and stages of development. She uses everyday experiences to extend their learning in

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meaningful ways. For example, when children show an interest in minibeasts, she supports them to closely observe and identify an insect they discover. They use tweezers to search for similar insects, developing their small-muscle skills. They then refer to a picture book to name and learn more about the creature. As a result, children remain curious and engaged and are supported to develop both their physical skills and early scientific thinking. n Parents value the individualised care and education that the childminder provides. The childminder shares children's key achievements and specific care needs. This promotes a consistent approach to children's development. She works closely with parents to ensure that they receive daily information about their child's day. This close collaboration with parents ensures that children receive consistent care, both at home and in the childminder's setting.

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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 encourage children to take more responsibility for their own personal care needs and develop their independence even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546817 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10394560 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 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Trawden, Colne. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early education funding for all eligible children in her care.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning during the learning walk. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided by doing a joint observation with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including an up to date first-aid certificate.

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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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