Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 21 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children form exceptional strong bonds with the childminder. She is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children form secure emotional attachments with her. This means children's confidence and emotional well-being are very well supported.  A strong focus on developing children's communication, speaking and listening skills helps prepare children for their future learning and move on to school.  The childminder plans for children's individual needs and this means they make effective progress across all areas of learning.  Children's safety and safeguarding are central to everything the childminder does. She ensures that children are protected and kept safe from harm. The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of keeping themselves safe.  The childminder effectively evaluates and plans for the future development of her practice and focuses on the impact for children, to continue to improve their learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, on occasions, is less effective in praising children's attempts to answer questions, to enhance their willingness to have a go.  The childminder does not effectively plan how she is to make better use of the natural resources to engage children even further in using their senses and developing their imagination.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the good teaching practice by making sure that a positive approach is undertaken on all occasions when responding to children's attempts to answer questions  improve the planning of the playroom to make better use of the natural materials, fabrics and different textures for promoting children's sensory development, so that children have more choice in when and how they wish to use them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and lounge.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates and her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans for a wide range of activities to support children's needs. She has in place very good systems for observing, assessing and tracking children's progress across all areas of learning. She skilfully introduces numbers, shapes and colours as children play, developing their understanding. Children sit and concentrate to find out 'what's in the box', squealing with excitement as they explore the contents and sing a related song. However, on a few occasions when children give their answer, the childminder answers 'no, not that one'. Although, it is done is a supportive manner, she does not consistently praise children for their attempts, to foster their willingness to have a go. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, both inside the home and when playing outdoors. The childminder effectively involves parents in their children's learning and makes good links with home to provide a consistent approach to children's ongoing

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outstanding

Children are exceptionally secure, settled and very happy with the kind and caring childminder. Children's behaviour is superb for such young children. They use their manners well and ask politely for further resources as they understand what is expected from them. They engage exceptionally well with the childminder, laughing and having fun in a respectful manner as she skilfully builds their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder fully engages children in making their own snack. They sit together and talk about buttering the crackers as the childminder skilfully introduces discussions about safe practices. The childminder's home is very safe and risk assessments are undertaken, including those for outings, in order to keep children very safe and secure. Her understanding of safeguarding and child protection is excellent. Therefore, she is very confident of the action to take to protect children and keep them safe from harm. Very

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outstanding

close and highly positive relationships with parents mean children's care needs and their emotional well-being are exceptionally promoted.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses this good knowledge to plan for and monitor children's good progress. Her strong focus on her own professional development means she is able to improve her skills and, therefore, the provision for children. The childminder has training in early years and uses this knowledge to concentrate on her teaching, to benefit the children. Although the childminder's planning is effective, she does not make the best use of ensuring the natural materials accessible to children. This is because she is keeping them for more focused times rather than letting children develop their imagination even further. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care and learning their children receive. The childminder has in place effective systems for the evaluation of her practice, including feedback from parents and children, and has identified clear areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301656 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 867317 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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