Childminder EY478265

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 has exceptionally strong bonds with children, who feel safe and secure in her care. She provides a fun and home-learning environment in which children's confidence blooms. The childminder helps children to learn about the expectations and rules in her setting. Children help to tidy up toys and know to wash their hands before meals. They are independent learners who happily follow their interests and play independently. Children also eagerly join activities that the childminder plans. This supports a broad and balanced learning experience. Children listen to the childminder and eagerly follow instructions. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards their play and learning. The childminder supports children to develop their independence for their move on to school. Children gain an abundance of skills that will benefit them in the next stages of their education.

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The provision is good

The childminder enhances children's learning through real-life learning adventures. Children participate in an exciting range of outings and visits in the local community. The childminder promotes children's confidence and social skills as they mix with others at toddler groups. She supports children's emerging literacy skills as they access books and written information in exciting locations. For example, children listen to a book about growing vegetables sitting in the garden next to their growing crops. These experiences bring children's learning to life. The childminder supports children's physical development incredibly well. Children have daily opportunities to run, climb and play in nearby open spaces. They enjoy being outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and development. When children require additional support, she quickly implements this. The childminder works in close partnership with a range of outside agencies to meet children's individual needs. Children make good progress from their starting points in development. n The childminder has designed a strong curriculum to develop children's personal and social skills. She uses visits to beaches, forests and libraries to strengthen the curriculum. The childminder helps children to develop a clear sense of belonging in the community in which they live. Children develop respectful attitudes and are very confident in a range of social situations. n The childminder teaches children how to behave well. She has a calm and nurturing approach. Children thrive in having familiar routines. They benefit from an abundance of praise and support. This helps children to thrive and creates a

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need to do better?

calm learning environment. n The childminder talks to children as they play, offering new vocabulary. She encourages children to use new words in their play. Children point out 'herons'

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7 August 2025 and 'swans' on photos of outings. The childminder discusses the difference between male and female peacocks and explains why males have tail feathers. Children are confident and clear communicators. n The childminder promotes children's good health well. Children have an array of opportunities to be physically active outdoors. They benefit from interesting walks in the local area, where they strive to complete a certain amount of steps each day. Children also plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables at the childminder's allotment, which they eventually use in healthy recipes. Children learn first hand how to lead healthy lifestyles. n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. She works closely with other childminders and gains updates from the local authority to ensure that she keeps up to date with current guidance. However, the childminder has not considered planning continued professional development to continue to

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develop and enhance teaching practice further. n Younger children show excitement to join in. However, sometimes during planned activities, the childminder does not fully support younger children to engage. For instance, when older children read a story, the childminder does not consider how to involve younger children. This results in younger children becoming frustrated. n The childminder is determined to help children to develop a love of reading. She provides a wide range of high-quality books for children to access. Children learn to handle the books with respect. They read books that reflect a diverse range of families that exist in society. Children enjoy visiting the library and choosing books to read at home. This approach helps children learn to love reading.

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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 develop the programme for professional development to enhance practice further n strengthen the curriculum for younger children so they fully engage and follow their interests during planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478265 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10398684 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 7 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ribbleton, Preston. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and talked about how she delivers her early years curriculum, inside and outside. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and evaluated how this supports children's development. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents and carers shared their views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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